Emergency Medical Technology

Associate in Applied Science in Emergency Medical Technology

77 Credit Hours

The Emergency Medical Technology program prepares students to practice in the complex and dynamic profession of the EMT. The curriculum is structured to allow the beginning student to test and practice as a basic or intermediate EMT while continuing in the advanced program. Internship and clinical experiences strengthen learned material and prepare the student for the reality of practice.

Accreditation

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33756
727.210.2350
www.caahep.org

Commission on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Programs
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
Phone: 241.703.8445 Fax: 214.703.8992
www.coaemsp.org

General Education Core Requirements

ENG 101	English Composition I	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. It also reviews standard usage and presents basic research techniques.Learn More Prerequisites RWR 100 with a minimum grade of C or appropriate placement

IDS 109	First Year Experience Seminar	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course introduces students to interdisciplinary thinking, academic integrity and the philosophy of the liberal arts and sciences education. Students develop skills to be academically successful: connecting to campus resources, improving information literacy and practicing integrative learning.Learn More

MAT 120	Probability and Statistics	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course includes introductory probability and statistics, including organization of data, sample space concepts, random variables, counting problems, binomial and normal distributions, central limit theorem, confidence intervals and test of hypothesis for large and small samples, type I and type II errors, linear regression, and correlation.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 101 with a minimum grade of C or appropriate placement

PSY 201	General Psychology	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course includes the following topics and concepts in the science of behavior: scientific method, biological basis for behavior, perception, motivation, learning, memory, development, personality and abnormal behavior, therapeutic techniques and social psychology.Learn More Prerequisites RWR 100 with a minimum grade of C

SPC 205	Public Speaking	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course introduces the principles of public speaking with the application of speaking skills in varied communication situations. Emphasis is placed on content and organization in the development and delivery of oral messages.Learn More Prerequisites RWR 100 with a minimum grade of C or appropriate test scores.
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SPC 209	Interpersonal Communication	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course introduces the principles of interpersonal communication with emphasis on interpersonal theory as applied to personal and professional relationships. This course focuses on interpersonal message development and analysis in a variety of communication contexts, including self, stranger, acquaintance, business and personal.Learn More Prerequisites RWR 100 with a minimum grade of C or appropriate test scores.

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Major Requirements

BIO 210	Anatomy and Physiology I	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 The first part of a two-semester sequence, this comprehensive transfer course is a lecture and laboratory study with model and specimen dissections of the integrated structure and function of the human body. Basic cellular chemistry and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine systems are presented. Cytology and histology are emphasized.Learn More Prerequisites High school biology or high school chemistry, BIO 100 or successful completion of a college-level, lab-based science course. The prerequisite for this course should have been completed within the last five years.

BIO 211	Anatomy and Physiology II	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course is a continuation of BIO 210 and includes the study of blood, heart, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Special senses, development and inheritance also are presented.Learn More Prerequisites BIO 210 with a minimum grade of C The prerequisite for this course should have been completed within the last five years.

EMS 102	Principles of Emergency Medical Care I	2
Lec: 1 Lab: 3 Credit:2 This course is a study of emergency medical care procedures for the emergency medical technician. It is designed to cover topics related to the preparation of an emergency medical technician, the human body and body systems, EMS operations and patient assessment.Learn More

EMS 103	Principles of Emergency Medical Care II	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is a study of emergency medical care procedures for the emergency medical technician. It is designed to cover topics related to identification and treatment of medical, respiratory, cardiovascular, trauma and special population emergencies.Learn More Prerequisites EMS 102

EMS 107	Advanced Emergency Care I	2
Lec: 1 Lab: 3 Credit:2 This course is a study of emergency medical care procedures for the advanced emergency medical technician. It is designed to cover topics related to the preparation of an advanced emergency medical technician, the human body and body systems, operations and patient assessment.Learn More Prerequisites BIO 210 and EMS 103 or NREMT EMT certification

EMS 108	Advanced Emergency Care II	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is a study of emergency medical care procedures for the advanced emergency medical technician. It is designed to cover topics related to identification and treatment of general medical, respiratory, cardiovascular, trauma and special population emergencies.Learn More Prerequisites EMS 107

EMS 115	International Trauma Life Support	1
Lec: 0 Lab: 3 Credit:1 This course is designed to educate the experienced pre-hospital health care provider in dealing with critically injured trauma patients in an emergency setting. An understanding of trauma care equipment, basic trauma related and assessment skills is necessary. Current NAEMT PHTLS guidelines will be followed.Learn More

EMS 116	Advanced Cardiac Life Support	1
Lec: 0 Lab: 3 Credit:1 This course is designed to educate the experienced health care provider in dealing with critical cardiac patients in an acute, emergency setting. An understanding of cardiac equipment, basic pharmacology and cardiovascular function is necessary. Current American Heart Association guidelines will be followed.Learn More

EMS 117	Pediatric Advanced Life Support	1
Lec: 0.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:1 This course is designed to educate the experienced health care provider in dealing with critical pediatric patients suffering from acute cardiac and respiratory problems in an emergency setting. An understanding of cardiac equipment, basic pharmacology and cardiovascular function is necessary.Learn More

EMS 119	Emergency Medical Services Operations	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course is a multi-faceted approach to the theory of EMS operations. Topics include expanded provider roles, EMS systems overview, medical/legal aspects, theory of ambulance operations, mass casualty incident management, rescue awareness, crime scenes, terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.Learn More Prerequisites EMS 120 and EMS 217 and EMS 220

EMS 120	Pharmacology	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of concepts related to the pharmacological actions of groups of drugs and includes the development of skills related to the administration of medications and intravenous therapy. Physiology of systems affected by drug action is also included in the course.Learn More Prerequisites BIO 211 and EMS 108 or NREMT AEMT certification

EMS 211	Advanced Clinical Experience I	3
Lec: 1 Lab: 6 Credit:3 This course includes hospital clinical experiences in obstetrics (labor/delivery), pediatrics and emergency/trauma settings.Learn More Prerequisites EMS 120 and EMS 217 and EMS 220

EMS 212	EMS Field Internship	2
Lec: 0 Lab: 6 Credit:2 This course includes experiences with advanced life support emergency medical services.Learn More

EMS 214	Advanced Clinical Experience II	3
Lec: 1 Lab: 6 Credit:3 This course includes hospital clinical experiences in coronary care and emergency and trauma settings.Learn More Prerequisites EMS 211

EMS 217	Introduction to Electrocardiography	2
Lec: 1 Lab: 3 Credit:2 This course covers the basic principles of recognizing and interpreting EKG tracings. Laboratory emphasis is placed on the operation of electrocardiographic equipment.Learn More Prerequisites BIO 211 and EMS 108 or NREMT AEMT certification

EMS 218	EMS Management Seminar	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course covers concepts related to the application of management skills to emergency medical services. Focus is on common problems which occur in the work setting, utilizing a problem solving approach.Learn More Prerequisites EMS 120

EMS 219	Advanced EMS Field Internship II	2
Lec: 0 Lab: 6 Credit:2 This course builds in the knowledge and skills of advanced emergency medical practice in the pre-hospital environment. Focus is on situations involving complex patient problems including trauma, surgical and medical emergencies and the treatment modalities.Learn More Prerequisites EMS 212

EMS 220	Paramedic Internship I	3
Lec: 0 Lab: 9 Credit:3 This course includes experiences with advanced life support emergency medical service providers.Learn More Prerequisites BIO 211 and EMS 108 or NREMT AEMT certification

EMS 221	Paramedic Internship II	3
Lec: 0 Lab: 9 Credit:3 This course builds on the experiences gained in Paramedic Internship I. Focus is on the students and their ability to apply knowledge gained in the classroom during emergency situations while treating a wide variety of patients in different situations.Learn More Prerequisites EMS 220

EMS 222	Paramedic Internship III	3
Lec: 0 Lab: 9 Credit:3 This course builds on the experiences gained in Paramedic Internship II. Focus is centered on the student’s ability to function as the EMS team leader and direct patient care in any emergency situation. A capstone experience is required.Learn More Prerequisites EMS 221

EMS 233	Paramedic Emergency Medical Care I	2
Lec: 1 Lab: 3 Credit:2 This course is an introduction to the study of emergency medical care procedures for the paramedic provider. It is designed to cover topics related to the preparation of a paramedic, the human body and body systems, operations and patient assessment.Learn More Prerequisites EMS 116 and EMS 120 and EMS 217 and EMS 220

EMS 234	Paramedic Emergency Medical Care II	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is a study of emergency medical care procedures for the paramedic provider, including concepts and skills related to medical emergencies. Emphasis is on pathophysiology and treatment modalities related to the major systems of the body such as the respiratory and cardiovascular systems.Learn More Prerequisites EMS 233

EMS 235	Paramedic Emergency Medical Care III	2
Lec: 1 Lab: 3 Credit:2 This course is a study of emergency medical care procedures for the paramedic provider, including special population emergencies. Emphasis is on pathophysiology and treatment modalities related to special needs patients such as geriatric, and neonatal patients with special challenges.Learn More Prerequisites EMS 234 and EMS 221 and EMS 211

EMS 236	Paramedic Emergency Medical Care IV	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course is a study of emergency medical care procedures for the paramedic provider covering topics related to traumatic injuries. Emphasis is on pathophysiology and treatment modalities related to the patient who has experienced a traumatic injury.Learn More Prerequisites EMS 235 and EMS 221 and EMS 218

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Applicants will be admitted to the Emergency Medical Technology program on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Applicants are considered to be qualified for admission to the next available class when they meet all college and program requirements.

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS

General College Admission Requirements
Achieve admission to the college by meeting TTC’s requirements for associate degree programs. Please note that applicants not achieving appropriate test scores will be required to complete courses indicated by placement test scores.

Note: Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the Emergency Medical Technology program.

Upon admission to the College and submission of official high school and college transcripts, complete the online Health Sciences Application through the TTC portal. Once the Application is received, complete the following prerequisite steps:
Program Admission Requirements
1. Achieve the qualifying scores on the TTC placement test, SAT or ACT; or complete RWR 100 Integrated Transitional Reading and English and MAT 101 Beginning Algebra with a minimum grade of C; or complete the equivalent courses with a minimum grade of C from an approved, regionally accredited postsecondary institution.
2. Achieve a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA at the time of acceptance and at date of entry into the program
3. Submit proof of attendance of a mandatory advising session with full-time EMT faculty
4. Submit to the Admissions Office a completed Observation form documenting a minimum of twelve hours of observation work of an EMT-Paramedic employed by an emergency service agency. The applicant is responsible for arranging the observation experience. Forms can be found on the TTC EMT webpage.

III. General Admission Procedures for the Emergency Medical Technology Program

Applicants who meet college and program requirements will be considered qualified and will be admitted on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Qualified applicants will be notified via my.tridenttech.edu email indicating the year and semester that they have been admitted. Students will be required to provide a completed, current Health Sciences – Student Health Record including all immunizations and titers, TB (PPD) tests, as well as current Healthcare Provider CPR certification, major medical insurance and medical professional liability coverage.

Students will also be notified by my.tridenttech.edu email the date and time of the mandatory program orientation. Failure to attend will result in forfeiture of seat in the program.