• Emergency Care & Rescue Nursing General Information Education The two-year applied science degree program in Emergency Care and Rescue (Paramedic) is based on a curriculum designed to provide an academic background in science, health related fields, and communication. The prerequisites provide the general requirements and foundation that prepares the student to meet the demands of the paramedic classes. Satisfactory completion of the prerequisite requirements are required prior to the paramedic application process and include: (1) a "C" or better in Health Science courses or equivalent classes and Medical Terminology; (2) an overall GPA of 2.7 or above; (3) one year full-time experience as an EMT-Basic within the last three years or equivalent. This program may require more than two years for completion depending upon the timing it takes for an individual to obtain their work experience. Weber State contracts with authorized agencies to train their employees for paramedic certification. Students who successfully complete contracted programs receive a certificate of completion. Admission Process Students are eligible to apply for admission to the Emergency Care and Rescue (Paramedic) program upon completion of the following: 1. Make application to Weber State University 2. Satisfactory completion of the prerequisite requirements 3. Completion of the Paramedic program application form by designated date; a. completion of two personal reference forms b. completion of personality/inventory questionnaire c. payment of the $10 application fee 4. Current EMT-Basic Utah certification with verification of experience 5. A personal interview 6. The Paramedic program committee recommendation PROGRAM: EMERGENCY CARE AND RESCUE (PARAMEDIC)-ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE General Requirements: At least 20 hours of general education courses listed in the catalog including at least one course in each of the four areas of Humanities (HU and HL), Natural Sciences (PS and LS), Social Sciences (SS and SB), and Personal Development (PD). • Engl EN 111(4) • An overall GPA of 2.7 is required. • 93 total credit hours are required. Specific Requirements: The following requirements must be satisfied as prerequisites for the Paramedic courses numbered 200 and above: • EMT Basic (Paramd 100) (9) • EMT 101 - Intermediate Introduction, equivalent, or course credit awarded by successful completion of course challenge exam. • EMT 102 - Intermediate , equivalent, or course credit awarded by a successful completion of course challenge exam. • Biomedical core courses (or acceptable equivalent) required (must be taken in sequence): Hthsci 111 (5), 112 (5), 113 (5). Acceptable equivalent: Zool LS201 (5), 202 (4); Micro LSI 11 (5), or Hthsci 115(5). • Hthsci 101 (3). • One year full-time experience as an EMT-Basic within the last three years or EMT 101 (5) and EMT 102 (5) or equivalent credits awarded through course challenge exams. Paramedic courses required: Paramd 200 (12), 201 (6), 202 (12), 203 (6). Support courses required: Commun HU105 (3); Hlth 340 (3); Hthsci 230 (4); Psych SS101 (5); Soclgy SSI02 (5). Note: Some of the support courses also fill General Education requirements. PROG RAM: EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-EMT BASIC Description Basic life support, patient assessment and treatment modalities comprise this Basic curriculum. Department of Transportation and Utah State Department of Health standards for certification are met. Requirements: • EMT Basic 100 (9). No prerequisites required. CXI EMERGENCY CARE (PARAMEDIC) COURSES-PARAMD 100. Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (9) A Beginning skills of patient assessment and basic life support are provided during 120 hours of lecture and skill training. "B" class average is necessary for state certification through Utah State Department of Health. 101. Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate Introduction (5) W Introduction of Intermediate EMT skills and concepts of practical application without EMT intermediate certification. Application of Basic EMT skills and knowledge involving prehospital care with staged and real emergencies. Written assignments, scheduled ambulance riding time, and clinical laboratory are expected performances. Exams are written and practical. Clinical is adapted to previous work experience. Course maybe challenged for credit. Certificate of 60 hours of continuing medical education toward recertification requirements for the State Department of Health is offered. Course is required or equivalent work experience before admission into paramedic program. Prerequisites: Must have Basic EMT certification. 102. Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate (5) 5 Curriculum includes but is not limited to the U.S. Department of Transportation National Standards Training Curriculum for the EMT-I(IV) Intermediate. Competencies include but are not limited to the recognition, assessment, and management of medical emergencies of the acutely ill and injured patients under the direction of a physician, nurses, and paramedics. State certification eligibility of EMT-I(IV) upon successful completion of course and recommendation of faculty. Consists of three components: didactic lecture, clinical instruction, and supervised field experiences in an advanced life support unit which function under a medical command authority. Students will demonstrate their mastery of the educational objectives by written, verbal, and practical examinations. Prerequisites: EMT 101 or equivalent. Must have department approval by application process involving an admissions committee's final selection. 200. Paramedic Program I (12) W Intense prehospital instruction for the care of the sick and injured involving assessment, advanced cardiac life support, National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians PHTLS, pharmacology, airway management, medical, pediatric and obstetrical emergencies. The course integrates the National Standard Curriculum from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic. Prerequisites: PARAMD 100 (EMT Basic), PARAMD 101 (EMT-Intermediate Introduction) and PARAMD 102 (EMT-Intermediate) or equivalent. Hthsci 101, 111, 112, and 113, orHlthsci 115. 201. Paramedic Clinical Lab I (6) W The theory of prehospital care of the sick and injured in Paramedic Program I are practiced, demonstrated, and evaluated for performance grade. Students must pass every skill successfully prior to entering Paramedic Program II (202). Prerequisites: PARAMD 100 (EMT Basic), PARAMD 101 (EMT-Intermediate Introduction) and PARAMD 102 (EMT- Intermediate) or equivalent. Hlthsci 101, 111, 112, 113 or equivalent; Hlthsci 115. 202. Paramedic Program II (12) S This course builds on the theory of PARAMD 200 and 201 and further explores a systems review model involving assessment, pathology, and treatment of the sick and injured. Prerequisites: PARAMD 200 and 201. PARAMD 203 must be taken concurrently. 203. Paramedic Clinical Lab II (6) S Emergency facilities and rescue agencies provide intense clinical experiences where students perform skills and apply theory concepts to those needing emergency care. Prerequisites: PARAMD 200 and 201. PARAMD 202 must be taken concurrently. NURSING Program Director: Gerry Hansen Location: Marriott Allied Health Building, Rm 437 Telephone Contact: fulie Arslanian 626-6132 PNIADN Unit Coordinator: Pam Burton Telephone Contact: fulia Winfield 626-6134 BSN Unit Coordinator: Karla Dalley Telephone Contact: Suzanne Budge 626-6122 Description Founded in 1953, nursing at Weber State offers students career progression from Practical Nursing (PN) to Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) to Baccalaureate Nursing (BSN) via a ladder curriculum. The curriculum model enables student progression through various preparation levels in accordance with individual ability, aspirations, career goals and changing life circumstances. The program ensures entry level practitioners by providing a foundation from the physical, biological, behavioral and nursing sciences to apply in caring for clients in a variety of nursing environments. The nursing program embraces three levels of preparation for nursing practice: PN, ADN, and BSN. Educational offerings provide distinctive purposes and expectations for each level of nursing preparation while recognizing common areas of achievement within each level. Competency standards define graduate characteristics at each preparation level. Five entry options are available for students. Three of these lead to licensure by examination at the PN and ADN levels. The remaining two entry options are based on the ADN curriculum and require valid RN licensure prior to entry. Entry Options Practical Nursing: First year of the nursing program constitutes the practical nursing curriculum. This option is only offered on the Ogden Campus. Students selecting this option are awarded an Institutional Certificate by WSU following one year of study. Graduates are required to sit Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 200 201 Continuing Education