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Frist Responder

 

 

A First Responder is the first level Emergency Medical Services (EMS) care provider. This course provides initial “hands-on” emergent care for the next level of EMS provider, the Emergency Medical Technician.  
 

  • EMS 1059C First Responder
     3 hrs Lecture, 3 credits 

    The First Responder course is an integral part of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System. The term "First Responder" has been applied to the first individual who arrives at the scene. The course provides you with the core knowledge, skills and attitudes to function in the capacity of a first responder. You mustl attend the EMS skills lab for demonstration, practice and skill competency verification of the skills required. In addition to the scheduled class and lab hours, students are required to attend TEAM Day and complete CPR training for health care professionals.
 

EMT Course

 
 
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is the second level care provider in the EMS career ladder. EMT’s provide basic cardiac life support (BCLS) measures that include patient assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), oxygen therapy, automated external defibrillation, bandaging, splinting, spinal immobilization, and vehicle extrication. 
 
 
 

  • EMS 1159 Emergency Medical Technology
    6 hrs. Lecture, 6 credits. Prerequisites: EMS 1059C                              Co-requisite: EMS 1159L 

    The course is designed to prepare individuals for initial employment as an EMT. Instruction includes current knowledge, techniques and development of professional attitudes practiced by an EMT providing emergency medical care. This is an intensive course that requires careful planning of school, work and home schedules to accomplish. Students are advised to contact the program manager for additional information and scheduling details.

  • EMS 1159L  Emergency Medical Technology Lab / Clinical
    11 hrs Lab / Clinical, 5 credits. Prerequisites: EMS 1059.                       Co-requisite: EMS 1159 

    Demonstration, practice and skill competency verification of basic EMS skills utilizing equipment and supplies found on an ambulance / fire rescue. EMS skill instruction and competency verification takes place at clinical sites and the EMS Skills laboratory. Clinical rotations include - 16 hours in a hospital emergency department (Lakeland Regional Medical Center), 4 hours nursing home rotation and an 80-hour internship on an Advanced Life Support ambulance / fire rescue. In addition to the scheduled class and lab hours, students are required to attend TEAM Day, complete CPR training. 
 

Paramedic Course

 

 Fall Semester 

  • EMS 2603 Paramedic I
    10 hrs. Lecture, 10 credits.
    Prerequisites: Provide current State of Florida EMT Certification, EMS 2010, or BSC 1084C or BSC 2085C and BSC 2086C.                                                                                           Co-requisite: EMS 2603L
    Departmental approval needed for admission to this course.

    This course is the first of a three-term sequence of instruction for the EMT-Paramedic. The Department of Transportation’s 1998 Curriculum Modules of instruction covered are - Preparatory, Airway Management and Patient Assessment. This is an intensive course that requires careful planning of school, work and home schedules to accomplish. Students are advised to contact the program manager for additional information and scheduling details.

  •  EMS 2603L Paramedic I Lab / Clinical
    18 hrs. Lab/Clinical, 5 credits. 
    Prerequisites: Provide current State of Florida EMT Certification , EMS 2010 or BSC 1084C or BSC 2085C and BSC 2086C.                                                                                           Co-requisites: EMS2603
    Departmental approval needed for admission to this course.

    This is the first term of a three-term clinical / lab sequence. EMS skill instruction and competency verification occurs at clinical sites and in the EMS Skills laboratory. Hospital and EMS clinical hours described are average hour requirements students generally need to demonstrate competency. Additional hours may be required. 80 hours of EMS clinical experience with 20 calls, 96 hours of Hospital clinical experience, attendance TEAM Day events, and documented competency in lab skills. 

 Spring Semester

  • EMS 2604 Paramedic II
    10 hrs Lecture, 10 credits.
    Prerequisite: EMS 2603. Co-requisite: EMS 2604L

    This course is the second of a three-term sequence of instruction for the EMT-Paramedic and is a continuation of EMT-Paramedic I. The Department of Transportation’s 1998 Curriculum Modules of instruction covered are - Trauma and Medical Emergencies I.
     
  • EMS 2604L Paramedic II Lab / Clinical18 hrsLab/Clinical
    5 credits.
    Prerequisite: EMS 2603L. Co-requisites: EMS 2604     

    This is the second clinical program of a three-term sequence. The course consists of EMS skill instruction and competency verification that takes place at clinical sites and the EMS Skills laboratory. Hospital and EMS clinical hours described are average hour requirements students generally need to demonstrate competency. Additional hours may be required. 220 hours of EMS clinical experience and 40 calls (60 total), 48 hours of Hospital clinical experience, complete required OR intubation clinical, attend TEAM Day event and documented competency in lab skills.

 Combined Summer Semester

  • EMS 2605 Paramedic III
    8 hrs Lecture, 8 credits
    Prerequisite: EMS 2604. Co-requisite: EMS 2605L.

    This course is a continuation of EMT-Paramedic II This is the third semester of a three-term sequence of instruction for the EMT-Paramedic. The Department of Transportation’s 1998 Curriculum Modules of instruction covered are Medical Emergencies II, Special Considerations, Assessment Based Management and Ambulance Operations.
     
  • EMS 2605L Paramedic III Lab / Clinical
    18 hrs Lab / Clinical, 4 credits. 
    Prerequisites: EMS 2604 and EMS 2604L. Co-requisites: EMS 2605

    The third semester in a clinical program that is a three-term sequence. The final semester provides a field internship. The internship provides a final evaluation of the students EMS filed knowledge, skill and professional attitudes. Hospital, OR, and EMS clinical hours described are average hour requirements students generally need to demonstrate competency. Additional hours may be required. 200 hours of a final EMS internship with a minimum of 40 class (100 total), 15 total intubations, Pediatric clinical experience and documented competency in lab skills.

 

 

 

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