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Key to Course Descriptions
Abbreviations
(C) City Campus
(N) North Campus
(S) South Campus
F Fall
S Spring
F/S Fall and Spring
SS Summer Session
F+ Offered every other Fall
S+ Offered every other Spring
N Non-Credit |
Course Descriptions by Curriculum
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Emergency Medical Technology | | | | EG-001 | | BASIC EMT I | | The fundamentals of basic life support, human anatomy and physiology, assessment-based care of medical and trauma emergencies, extrication and transportation for the core of this course. Cardio electrophysiology, rhythm recognition using semiautomatic defibrillators is taught. Basic electrocardiology, rhythm recognition and cardiac defibrillation using semiautomatic equipment and assistance with patients prescribed medications are also included. Guest lecturers from in-hos- pital and prehospital field units are utilized and students are required to spend 10 hours of clinical observation in the are emergency depart- ments. The clinical sites require verification of physical exam and immunizations. Corequisite: EG 002. F/S (C, N, S). | | | | EG-002 | | BASIC EMT II | | A continuation of EG 001. Successful completion may lead to NYS Basic EMT Certification. Co-requisite: EG 001. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | EG-003 | | ADVANCED PARAMEDIC RECERT I | | This course is a review of EG 001, EG 002, and all EMT/Paramedic certificate course material as well as an update in state-of-theart technology, technique and current protocol philosophy leading to eligibility to sit for the combined NYS EMT Basic and Paramedic recertification examination. Corequisites: EG 004, EG 020. F/S(S) | | | | EG-004 | | ADVANCED PARAMEDIC RECERT II | | A continuation of co-requisite EG 003. Successful completion may lead to NYS Recertification as an EMT/P. F/S (S) | | | | EG-007 | | EMT/INTER ORIGINAL CERT. | | A course for the basic EMT dealing with body fluids and electrolytes, advanced airway management and cardiac defibrillation. Mechanisms of fluid and electrolyte balance, shock, IV Therapy, and its possible complications, the techniques of esophageal and endotracheal intubation, cardiac pathophysiology, dysrhythmia recognition and automatic defibrillation are stressed. This course is designed for EMTs who are members of certified ALS volunteer, municipal, or commercial units operating under the medical direction of a physician. Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) certification, Pediatric Intermediate Life Support qualification, and Basic EMT (EG001, 002) review and recertification is included within this course. Successful students will take the NYS Basic and Advanced skills exam and sit for combined NYS recertification and Intermediate certification exam. Prerequisite EG001, 002 plus six months experience as a Basic EMT.(Application must be made to the EMT department including current immunization status and must include a signed NYS DOH form #3312, verification of membership indicating current active status on an EMS field unit. Corequisite: EG 048 and E6051 F/S (N, S) | | | | EG-009 | | BASIC EMER HLTH CARE | | This course is designed to train students in AHA cardiopulmonary resuscitation (C.P.R.) and in hemorrhage control, management of fractures, treatment of various types of shock, and management of poisoning victims in order to stabilize an individual prior to the arrival of paramedical personnel or the delivery of the victim to a hospital. Emphasis in the first three weeks is human anatomy and physiology relevant to emergency health care problems. Other topics covered include patient assessment, triage, mechanisms of injury, and the attitude and performance expected of persons delivering emergency health care. It is recommended for students in any curricula. No prerequisite. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | EG-010 | | EMT/INTER RECERT. | | This course meets the newly released national and state criteria for EMT/Intermediate training.A review of EG 001. EG 002, EG 047 or 007, EG 048 and EG 051 material with an update of protocols, knowledge and skill techniques, the new course brings students to state-of-theart and eligibility to sit for the combined NYS Basic and Intermediate EMT recertification examination to retain NYS certification for an additional 3-year period. AHA CPR requalification and. Pediatric Intermediate Life Support qualification is included.Basic Trauma Life Support certification is included. Prerequisites: EG 001, EG 002, EG 047 or 007, EG 048, EG 051. Students must be currently active in the field as EMT/Is, and apply to the EMT department. F/S (S) | | | | EG-016 | | CARDIO-PULM RESUS. | | (Please refer to description in previous section.) F/S (C, N, S) | | | | EG-020 | | EMT RECERTIFICATION | | A minimum of 33 hours of instruction in Basic EMT topics and techniques. The student will complete a practical examination and sit for the N.Y.S. EMT certification to gain N.Y.S. certification for an additional three-year period. Co-requisites: EG 003, and EG 004. F/S (S) | | | | EG-022 | | MED EMERGENCIES IN DENTAL OFF | | This course is designed to train and certify students in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Students will also learn about hemmorage control, various types of shock, medical emergencies, and patient assessment. Attitudes, performance, and expectations of persons delivering emergency health care within the context of the dental office will also be discussed. (N) | | | | EG-048 | | EMT/INTER. CLINICAL EXP. | | A 48-hour clinical experience in participating hospitals leading to practical application of the ALS skills acquired in class (EG 047). Co-requisites: EG 047, EG 051. F/S (S) | | | | EG-051 | | EMT/INTERMEDIATE FIELD INTERN | | This course requires the student to function in actual prehospital emergencies, under physician medical direction, on a mobile advanced life support unit. Students will progress from observing to performing advanced life support skills as a crew member. Students are supervised and evaluated by designated EMT/Intermediate or Paramedic preceptors and the Physician medical director, under direction of the field internship coordinator. Students must successfully complete and submit on time the required run sheets, documentation, and evaluations to successfully complete course requirements. Prerequisites: EG 001, EG 002. Co-requisites: EG 007 and EG 0048. F(S) | | | | EG-099 | | Intro to Pathophysilogy+lifespan Develpm | | This introductory course will familiarize the student with topics related to the EMTParamedic profession. Topics include, well being, injury prevention. Roles and responsibilities, medical/legal issues, therapeutic communication and general principles of pathophysiology and Life Span Development. The focus is on human responses to illness expressed at the physiologic, pathophysiologic, exp[eriential and behavioral levels. Prerequisites: Basic EMT, Math and English pretest codes of MTLV2 and WRLV3 and RELV3 or higher. F(S) | | | | EG-101 | | ADVANCED AIRWAYS MANAGEMENT | | This lab course will first review all EMT basic airway and ventilation skills. Advanced psychomotor skills will then be presented to include: Endotracheal Intubation, Esophageal Intubation, Needle Cricothyrotomy and Transtracheal Jet Ventilation, Trauma Intubation, Infant Intubation, Digital and Translumination Intubation, Aerosolized medication administration, and the use of portable ventilators. Prerequisites: Basic EMT, BI 149 or higher and a grade of C or better. Math and English pretest codes of M20 and EN 110 or better. Co-requisite EG 105 and EG 109. F(S) | | | | EG-102 | | Pathophysiology and Life Span Developmen | | This didactic course is designed to introduce the paramedic student to the categories of pharmacological agents, and the application of pharmacological concepts to clinical paramedic practice. Emphasis will be placed on understanding physiologic drug actions. Topics include pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug interaction and classifications, venous access and and medication administration. Prerequisites: Basic EMT, BI 149 or higher and a grade of C or better, math and English pretest codes of M20 and EN 110 or better. Co-registration in EG 106 and EG 110 is required. F(S) | | | | EG-103 | | PATIENT ASSESSMENT | | This course is designed to introduce the paramedic student to the process of patient assessment. Topics include: History taking, techniques of physical examination, scene size-up, initial assessment, focused history and physical exam, medical focused history and physical exam, trauma detailed physical exam, ongoing assessment, communications and documentation.Prerequisites: Basic EMT, BI149 or higher and a grade of C or better, math and English pretest codes of M20 and EN 110 or higher. Co-requisites EG 104 and EG 109. F(S) | | | | EG-104 | | PATIENT ASSESSMENT LAB | | This lab course will allow students to apply concepts taught in EG 103, to achieve mastery level of conducting a history and physical examination on a variety of patients. Accurately conveying information to the hospital and proper documentation will also be mastered. Prerequisites: Basic EMT, BI 149 or higher and a grade of C or better, Math and English pretest codes of M20 and EN 110 or better. Co-requisite in EG 103 and EG 109 is required. F(S) | | | | EG-106 | | PHARMACOLOGY LAB | | The lab course covers the psycho motor skills of medication administration. Skills include phlebotomy, intravenous cannulation, intravenous drug administration, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, inhalation, endotracheal and sublingual drug administration. Prerequisites: Basic EMT, BI 149 or higher and a grade of C or better, Math and English pretest codes of M20 and EN 110 or better. Co-registration in EG 105 and EG 110 is required. F(S) | | | | EG-107 | | RESPIRATORY AND CARDIOLOGY | | This course covers the specific pathophysiology, assessment and management of the respiratory and cardiac systems. Topics include obstructive airway diseases, mechanical and pharmacological airway management, dysrhythmia analysis, myocardial infarction, heart failure and vascular disorders. Upon successful completion of this course and the required co-requisite EG 108, the student will receive the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate. Prerequisites: Basic EMT, BI 149 or higher and a grade of C or better, Math and English pretest codes of M20 and EN 110 or better. Co-registration in EG 105 and EG 110 is required. F(S) | | | | EG-108 | | Respiratory and Cardiology Lab | | This lab section teaches the assessment and psychomotor skills of management of the respiratory and cardiac patient. Skills include focused patient assessment, EKG analysis, cardiac monitoring, defibrillation, cardioversion, transthoracic pacing, cardiac emergency management, and cardiac arrest management. Upon completion of this course and the requested co-requisite EG 107, the student will receive the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate. Prerequisites: Basic EMT, BI 149 or higher and a grade of C or better, Math and English pretest codes of M20 and EN 110 or better. Co-registration in EG 107 and EG 110 is required. F(S) | | | | EG-109 | | PARAMEDIC CLINICAL 1 | | This clinical course is designed to accompany the advanced airway, and patient assessment courses. Clinical rotations focus on the development of history taking, patient assessment and advanced airway management skills. Clinical areas include the morgue for autopsy, operation room, and various elective clinical settings. Prerequisites: Basic EMT, BI 149 or higher and a grade of C or better, Math and English pretest codes of M20 and EN 110 or better. Co-registration in EG 101, EG 103, EG 104, is required. F(S) | | | | EG-110 | | PARAMEDIC CLINICAL 11 | | This clinical course is designed to accompany the Pharmacology, Respiratory and Cardiology courses. Clinical rotations focus on the development of psychomotor and integrative skills of venous access, medication administration and patient assessment. Clinical areas include the IV team, Emergency Department, and Intensive Care Unit. Prerequisites: Basic EMT, BI 149 or higher and a grade of C or better, Math and English pretest codes of M20 and EN 110 or better. Co-registration in EG 105, EG 106, EG 107, and EG 108. F(S) | | | | EG-200 | | EMS OPERATIONS | | This course is designed to expose the paramedic student to various field operation procedures. Topics include medical incident command, rescue awareness and operations, hazardous materials awareness and operations, crime scene awareness. Prerequisites: Basic EMT, BI 149 or higher and a grade of C or better, Math and English pretest codes of M20 and EN 110 or better. S(S) | | | | EG-201 | | TRAUMA | | This course introduces the paramedic student to specific pathophysiology, assessment, and management techniques for trauma patients. Topics include Mechanism o injury, hemorrhage and shock, soft tissue trauma, burns, head and facial trauma, spinal trauma, thoracic trauma, abdominal trauma, musculoskeletal trauma, and special considerations. Upon successful completion of this course and the required lab (EG202), the student will receive certification in Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) from the American College of Emergency Physicians. Pre-requisites: Basic EMT, BI 149 or higher with a grade of C or better, math and English pretest codes of M20 and EN 110 or better. EG 101, EG 103, EG 104, EG 105, EG 106, EG 107, EG 108, Co-registration in EG 202 is required. S(S) | | | | EG-202 | | TRAUMA LAB | | This lab section teaches the psychomotor skills of trauma patient management. Skills include trauma patient assessment and airway management. Upon completion of this lab and the required co-requisite trauma course (EG 201), the student will receive certification in Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) form the American College of Emergency Physicians. Prerequisites: Basic EMT, BI 149 or higher and a grade of C or better, math and English pretest codes of M20 and EN 110 or better. EG 101, EG 103, EG 104, EG 105, EG 106, EG 107, EG 108, co-registration in EG 201 is required. S(S) | | | | EG-203 | | MEDICAL EMERGENCIES 1 | | This course covers specific pathophysiology, assessment and management techniques for common medical conditions encountered in the field. Topics include neurology, gastroenterology, urology, endocrinology, toxicology, allergies and anaphylaxis, hematology, infectious and communicable diseases. Special patients and circumstances are also addressed: acute interventions in the home care patient, abuse and assault, behavioral and psychiatric disorders, environmental conditions, and the challenged patient. Pre-requisites: Basic EMT, BI 149 or higher with a grade of C or better, math and English pretest codes of M20 and EN 110 or better. EG 101, EG 103, EG 104, EG 105, EG 106, EG 107, EG 108. S(S) | | | | EG-204 | | MEDICAL EMERGENCIES 11 | | This course covers specific pathophysiology, assessment, and management techniques for common medical conditions encountered in the field. Topics include gynecology, obstetrics, neonatology, pediatrics and geriatrics; abuse, assault, patients with special challenges and the chronic care patient. Upon successful completion of this course and the required co-requisite lab (EG 205), the student will receive the American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support credential. Pre-requisites: Basic EMT, BI 149 or higher and a grade of C or better, math and English pretest codes of M20 and EN 110 or better. EG 101, EG 103, EG 104, EG 105, EG 106, EG 107, EG 108. Co-registration in EG 205 is required. S(S) | | | | EG-206 | | PARAMEDIC CLINICAL 111 | | This clinical course is designed to follow all previous 100-level courses, and accompany 200-level courses. Clinical rotation will focus on the development of psychomotor and integrative skills of medication administration, endotracheal intubation, venous access, obstetrics delivery, assessment and treatment of various patient populations. Clinical areas include: Intensive Care Units, Adult & Pediatric Emergency Departments, Labor & Delivery, and various elective clinical settings. Prerequisites: Basic EMT, BI 149 or higher and a grade of C or better, math and English pretest codes of M20 and EN 110 or better, all previous 100 level courses with a grade of C or better. Co-requisites EG 200, EG 201, EG 202, EG 203, EG 204 and EG 205. S(S) | | | | EG-302 | | Paramedic Hospital/Clinical IV | | This clinical course is designed to follow all previous 100 and 200 courses. Clinical rotations will focus on the development of psychomotor and integrative skills of medication administration, endotracheal intubation, venous access, ventilation, assessment and treatment of various patient populations. Clinical areas include: Adult and Emergency Department and Psychiatry. Prerequisites: Basic EMT, Math and English pretest codes of MTLV2 and WRLV3 and RELV3 or better, all previous 100 and 200 level courses with a grade of C or better. Co-requisite: EG 303 | | | | EG-303 | | Paramedic Ambulance Field Internship | | This field internship on an EMTParamedic unit determines if the student is competent to function as an entry level EMT-Paramedic. Two phases will enable the student to progress from observation, to skills performance, to the role of team leader. Students will be expected to integrate history-taking, physical exam, cognitive knowledge, and skills performance into total management of the patient. The internship is augmented with comprehensive examination in assessment-based management and the NYS-mandated final practical skills examination. Prerequisites: Basic EMT. Completion of all previous 100 and 200 level courses with a grade of C or better. Candidates must obtain permission of the program coordinator and the Medical Director prior to taking this class. Co-requisites: EG 302 | | |
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