232 Biomedical core courses required (or acceptable equivalent) Must be taken in sequence HthSci LS 1110 Health Sciences (Biomedical Core) (4) HthSci 1111 Health Sciences (lab) (4) Acceptable Equivalent to Biomedical core courses Zool 2100 Human Anatomy (4) Zool 2200 Human Physiology (4) or HthSci 1115 Biomedical Principles for Certificate (4) HthSci 1101 Medical Terminology (2) Support Courses Required (15 credit hours) Comm HU 1050 Intro to Interpersonal Communication (3) Health 3400 Substance Abuse Prevention (3) HthSci 2230 Intro Pathophysiology (3) Psych SS 1010 Intro Psychology (3) Soclgy SS/DV1020 Social Problems (3) *One year experience as an EMT-Basic is requted within the last three years or Paramd 1010 (2), Paramd 1011 (2), Paramd 1020 (2), and Paramd 1021 (2). Please call the program for additional details on this requtement. Emergency Care and Rescue INSTITUTIONAL CERTIFICATE Applications for an institutional certificate in EMT-Paramedic are open to all students prepared with the following prerequisites. The Institutional Certificate in EMT-Paramedic requtes a minimum of 40 core paramedic aedits for completion. Dependent upon what method a student completes the requted prerequisites, up to an additional 30 credit hours may be requted. Prerequisite and Paramedic Courses Required for the Institutional Certificate in EMT-Paramedic EMT-Basic Certification Current Utah EMT-Basic Certification or Paramd 1000 EMT Basic (2) Paramd 1001 EMT Basic Lab (4) EMS Experience Requirement One year working experience as EMT (working with paramedics) within the last three years or equivalent or Paramd 1005 EMT Basic Field Experience I (3) & Paramd 1006 EMT Basic Field Experience II (3) or Paramd 1010 EMT Intermediate Intro (2) & Paramd 1011 EMT Intermediate Intro Lab (2) & Paramd 1020 EMT Intermediate (2) & Paramd 1021 EMT Intermediate Lab (2) Prerequisite Courses HthSci 1101 Medical Terminology * (2) HthSci 1115 Biomedical Principles for Institutional Certificate for EMT-Paramedics (4) or HthSci 1110/1 111* (8) or Zool 2100/2200 (8) Engl ENIOIO* Introduction to Writing (3) Math ND0960 First Course in Algebra (3) or equivalent * These classes can be taken through independent Study. Call 801-626-6785. EMT-Paramedic Core Courses (40 credit hours) Paramd 2000 Intro to Paramedic Practice (4) Paramd 2010 Medical Emergencies (5) Paramd 2020 Traumatic Emergencies (5) Paramd 2030 Special Considerations in Paramedic Practice (4) Paramd 2040 Paramedic Clinical I (4) Paramd 2100 Advanced Paramedic Practice (6) Paramd 2110 Paramedic Clinical II (3) Paramd 2120 Paramedic Internship (9) Emergency Medical Technician EMT BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATION Basic Basic life support, patient assessment and treatment modalities comprise this Basic curriculum. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Utah State Department of Health standards for certification are met. Required Course (no prerequisites are required) Paramd 1000 EMT Basic (2) Paramd 1001 EMT Basic Lab (4) Intermediate Utah State Department of Health and Department of Transportation Standards for intermediate certification are utilized to provide advanced life support to the sick and injured. Required Courses The following are to be taking in addition to the courses requted for Basic certification. Paramd 1010 EMT Intermediate Intro (2) Paramd 1011 EMT Intermediate Intro Lab (2) Paramd 1020 EMT Intermediate (2) Paramd 1021 EMT Intermediate Lab (2) EMERGENCY CARE (PARAMEDIC) COURSES - PARAMD Paramd 1000. Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (2) This course teaches the student to recognize and instruct the response to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and deliver transport needs for the patient to the appropriate medical facility. The student will be able to determine the nature and extent of illness or injury and establish priority for required emergency care. Theory will include the emergency medical care to the adult, infant and child, medical, and trauma patients. There are 46 lessons in the core curriculum. Paramd 1001. Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Lab (4) At the completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate competency managing emergencies, utilizing all Basic Support equipment and skills in accordance with all behavioral objectives in the current USDOT/EMT Basic curriculum. In addition to the lab, this course requires that the student have patient interactions in a clinical setting. Based on assessment finding, renders emergency medical care to the adult, infant and child, medical, and trauma patients. Paramd 1005. EMT-Basic Field Experience-1 (3) Minimum 120 hours of supervised EMT-Basic patient care experience provided through assigned day shifts on the ambulance and/or pre-hospital setting. A preceptor evaluates basic life support knowledge, skills and affective abilities. Prerequisites: Paramd 1000/ 1001 and HthSci 1101, 1110/1111 or 1115 and 70% minimum on EMT-B assessment exam. Department permission required. WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY 2 0 04-2005 CATALOG