Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

EMS 102 FUNDAMENTALS OF ADVANCED CARE
Credits: 3
Term: (F)
Prerequisite: Consent of faculty required.

This course provides an introduction to the practice of paramedicine and will provide the student with information regarding preparatory divisions the pre-hospital environmental, medical-legal issues, and general principles of pathophysiology.

 

EMS 105 EMT-PARAMEDIC I
Credits: 3
Term: (F)
Prerequisite: Instructor approval required

Note: Formal acceptance into EMT-P program

This course will provide the student with reinforcement and new information concerning pre-hospital environment, pharmacology, airway management, intravenous therapy, and trauma.

 

EMS 110 EMT-PARAMEDIC I/II SKILLS LAB
Credits: 2
Term: (F)
Prerequisite: Instructor approval required

Note: Formal acceptance into EMT-P program

This course provides the student with laboratory experience in the areas of assessment, physical examination, history gathering, basic and advanced airway management skills, pharmacology and the initiation and management of fluid therapy.

 

EMS 115 EMT-PARAMEDIC II
Credits: 3
Term: (F)
Prerequisite: Instructor approval required.

Note: Formal acceptance into EMT-P program

This course builds upon the instructional imperatives of Paramedic I and introduces the student to various systematic medical emergencies (e.g., respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, and nervous system emergencies).

 

EMS 120 EMT-PARAMEDIC I/II CLINICAL & FIELD INTERNSHIP
Credits: 3
Term: (F)
Prerequisite: Instructor approval required, EMS 110 and EMS 115 with a
grade of “C-” or higher

The clinical and field internship experience allows the student to integrate knowledge and skills from the classroom setting into actual patient care in the hospital and field domain. A student must receive a grade of “Pass” in the clinical and field internship course or will be required to repeat EMS 110 and EMS 115.

 

EMS 130 FIRST RESPONDER
Credits: 3 (Under Review)
Prerequisite: Must be 18 years of age to take certification examination

This course is the nationally recognized emergency medical entry level to the emergency services industry. The course provides didactic and practical experience concerning initial assessment and immediate management of trauma and medical patients. Successful course completion will allow the student to enter the Montana First Responder authorization process. All aspects of authorization/certification are the responsibility of the student.

 

EMS 137 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN BASIC (EMT-B)
Credits: 6
Term: (F, S, SU)
Prerequisite: Must be 18 years of age to take certification examination

This course is the nationally recommended minimum level of training for ambulance personnel and is considered the desired level of medical training by many fire departments. The course focuses on skill development in the primary responsibilities of the EMT-B, which are to bring emergency medical care to victims of emergencies, to stabilize their condition, and to transport them safely and expeditiously to an appropriate facility. This course is a combination of classroom work and practical experience. Upon successful completion of the course, graduates are eligible to sit for the Montana and National Registry certification examinations. All aspects of authorization/certification are the responsibility of the student.

 

EMS 140 EMT-INTERMEDIATE I (EMT-I)
Credits: 4
Term: (S, F based on sufficient demand)
Prerequisite: Formal acceptance into EMT-I course, EMT-Basic National Certification, and minimum of one year patient care experience as an EMT B prior to sitting for the National Registry Certification Examination; Current certification in CPR according to AHA Healthcare Provider standards or its equivalent; approved for admissions by the Medical Director.

This course is designed to bridge a nationally perceived void between the EMT-B and EMT-P levels of certification. The EMT-I will be utilized in systems where the pre-hospital care provider is required to perform skills beyond those of the EMT-B but where EMT-P level care is unavailable or unattainable. This course will refine the life-saving skills of the EMT-B in addition to providing the student with supplementary advanced life support skills that can significantly improve the quality of pre-hospital care. Course topics will include the professional roles and responsibilities of the EMT-I as well as focusing on EMS systems, medical control, medicolegal considerations, communications, medical terminology, advanced patient assessment, airway management, and the pathophysiology of shock. Must be high school graduate or equivalent to take certification examination.

 

EMS 145 ACLS PREPARATION
Credits: 1
Term: (F)
Prerequisite: Instructor approval required.

This course is based upon the American Heart Association course which is considered the national standard of care for advanced providers caring for cardiac patients. The program includes didactic and skills training in cardiac anatomy and physiology, acid base balance, pharmacology, cardiac rhythm interpretation, monitor/defibrillator operation, and patient care algorithms.

 

EMS 146 PALS PREPARATION
Credits: 1
Term: (S)

This course is based upon the American Heart Association course that is considered the national standard of care for advanced providers caring for pediatric patients in the arrest situation. This course includes didactic and skills training in pediatric anatomy and physiology, assessment, airway management, pharmacology, cardiac rhythm interpretation, monitor/defibrillator operation, and patient care algorithms.

 

EMS 148 PRE HOSPITAL TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT
Credits: 1
Term: (S)

This course is designed to provide the advanced EMT with trauma specific knowledge and skills. The program emphasizes rapid recognition, management, and transportation of the critical patient. Course topics include mechanism of injury, assessment, advanced airway management, respiratory injuries and management, recognition and management of shock, intravenous therapy, head injuries, spinal injuries and special situations. The program was developed by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians and is utilized throughout the United States.

 

EMS 155 EMT-INTERMEDIATE II
Credits: 3
Term: (S, F based on sufficient demand)

This course is a continuation of EMT - Intermediate I. This course will refine the knowledge and skills of Intermediate I in addition to providing the student with additional advanced life support skills. Course topics will include cardiology and cardiac monitoring, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, advanced patient assessment, further advanced airway management, IV therapy and shock management.

 

EMS 205 EMT-PARAMEDIC III
Credits: 3
Term: (S)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Paramedic I/II or Faculty approval

This course will continue with medical emergencies and focus on the acute abdomen, genitourinary, and reproductive regions. In addition, students will be introduced to anaphylactic toxicological, and environmental emergencies, as well as learn more about alcoholism and drug abuse with respect to the emergent pre-hospital arena.

 

EMS 210 EMT-PARAMEDIC III/IV SKILLS LAB
Credits: 2
Term: (S)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Paramedic I/II or instructor approval
Co requisite: EMS 205, EMS 225

This laboratory section will focus primarily on medical assessment, emergency pharmacology calculation and administration, in addition to reinforcement of ACLS and PALS mega code imperatives. Students will complete this laboratory section with preparation for the National Registry Certification Examination.

 

EMS 217 EMT-INTERMEDIATE III
Credits: 4
Term: (S, F based on sufficient demand)

This course is a continuation of EMT-Intermediate II and is designed to emphasize the new information in the I-99 curriculum. This course will refine the knowledge and skills of Intermediate I and II in addition to providing the student with additional advanced life support skills. Course topics will include pharmacology, medication administration, cardiology and cardiac monitoring, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, advanced patient assessment, further advanced airway management, IV therapy and shock management.

 

EMS 220 EMT-PARAMEDIC III/IV CLINICAL & FIELD INTERNSHIP
Credits: 4
Term: (S)
Prerequisite: EMS 205, EMS 225 with a grade of “C-” or higher

The clinical and field internship experience allows the students to integrate knowledge and skills from the classroom setting into actual patient care in the hospital and field domain. Students must receive a grade of “Pass” in the clinical and field internship course or be required to repeat EMS 110 and EMS 115.

 

EMS 222 EMT-INTERMEDIATE I CLINICAL
Credits: 1
Term: (S, F based on sufficient demand)

This course includes hospital and surgical center rotations as well as field internship experiences with Benefis Healthcare, Great Falls Clinic Surgery Center, Great Falls Emergency Services, Montana Community Ambulance, and Great Falls Fire/Rescue.

 

EMS 225 EMT-PARAMEDIC IV
Credits: 3
Term: (S)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Paramedic I/II orinstructor approval

This course will complete the student’s investigation into medical emergencies and will focus primarily on obstetric/gynecological, neonatal, and behaviorally unstable patients. Additionally, it will be within the scope of this course to prepare the successful candidate for the rigorous National Registry Certification Examination.

 

EMS 227 EMT-INTERMEDIATE II CLINICAL
Credits: 2
Term: (S, F based on sufficient demand)

This course is a continuation of I Clinical with primary emphasis placed on hospital emergency department rotations as well as field internship experiences with Benefis Healthcare, Great Falls Emergency Services, Montana Community Ambulance, and Great Falls Fire/Rescue.