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Managing Fire Services FIP-276AEmergency Management Credit Hours: 2
This course provides an overview of fire department operative services. Topics include finance, staffing, equipment, code enforcement, management…
This course provides an overview of fire department operative services. Topics include finance, staffing, equipment, code enforcement, management information, specialized services, legal issues, planning, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand concepts and apply fire department management and operations principles, meeting NFPA 1021.
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Medical Emergencies EMS 250Emergency Management Credit Hours: 4
This course provides an in-depth study of medical conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification.…
This course provides an in-depth study of medical conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include appropriate interventions/treatments for disorders/diseases/injuries affecting the following systems: respiratory, neurological, abdominal/gastrointestinal, endocrine, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and immunological as well as toxicology, infectious diseases and diseases of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, assess and manage the care of frequently encountered medical conditions based upon initial patient assessment.
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Mitigation & Preparedness EPT-130Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the mitigation and preparation techniques and methods necessary to minimize the impact of natural, technological, and man-made…
This course introduces the mitigation and preparation techniques and methods necessary to minimize the impact of natural, technological, and man-made disasters. Topics include hazard identification and mapping, design and construction applications, financial incentives, insurance, structural controls, preparation, planning, assessment, implementation, and exercises. Upon completion students should be able to develop a mitigation and preparedness plan.
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Patients with Special Challenges EMS 240Emergency Management Credit Hours: 2
This course includes concepts of crisis intervention and techniques of interacting with patients with special challenges and is required for paramedic…
This course includes concepts of crisis intervention and techniques of interacting with patients with special challenges and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include appropriate intervention and interaction for neglected, abused, terminally ill, chronically ill, technology assisted, bariatric, physically challenged, mentally challenged, or assaulted patients as well as behavioral emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage the care of patients with special challenges.
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Pharmacology EMS 130Emergency Management Credit Hours: 4
This course introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology and medication administration and is required for paramedic certification. Topics…
This course introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology and medication administration and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include medical terminology, pharmacological concepts, weights, measures, drug calculations, vascular access for fluids and medication administration and legislation. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately calculate drug dosages, properly administer medications, and demonstrate general knowledge of pharmacology.
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Rescue Scene Management EMS 140Emergency Management Credit Hours: 2
This course introduces rescue scene management. Topics include response to hazardous material conditions, incident command, and extrication of patients…
This course introduces rescue scene management. Topics include response to hazardous material conditions, incident command, and extrication of patients from a variety of situations. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage rescue operations based upon initial and follow-up scene assessment.
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Response & Recovery EPT-210Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the basic concepts, operational procedures, and authorities involved in response and recovery efforts to major disasters.…
This course introduces the basic concepts, operational procedures, and authorities involved in response and recovery efforts to major disasters. Topics include federal, state, and local roles and responsibilities in major disaster, response, and recovery work, with an emphasis on governmental coordination. Upon completion, students should be able to implement a disaster response plan and assess the needs of those involved in a major disaster.
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Sociology of Disaster EPT-120Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to overview sociological disaster research, disaster systems, and alternative research approaches. Topics include human and…
This course is designed to overview sociological disaster research, disaster systems, and alternative research approaches. Topics include human and organizational behaviors, long disaster impact on communities, disaster warning, and evacuation considerations. Upon completion, students should be able to assess and predict the impact of disaster-related human behavior.
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Terrorism and Emergency Management EPT-220Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3
This course covers preparing for, responding to, and safely mitigating terrorism incidents. Topics include the history of terrorism, scene hazards,…
This course covers preparing for, responding to, and safely mitigating terrorism incidents. Topics include the history of terrorism, scene hazards, evidence preservation, risk assessment, roles and responsibilities, explosive recognition, and terrorism planning. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize the threat of terrorism and operate within the emergency management framework at a terrorism incident.
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Trauma Emergencies EMS 260Emergency Management Credit Hours: 2
This course provides in-depth study of trauma including pharmacological interventions for conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting…
This course provides in-depth study of trauma including pharmacological interventions for conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include an overview of thoracic, abdominal, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurological, and multi-system trauma, soft tissue trauma of the head, neck, and face as well as environmental emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage trauma situations based upon patient assessment and should adhere to standards of care.