Emergency Medical Services, Associate of Applied Science
Recognize and perform in the role, function, and responsibilities of a Paramedic in both the emergency care and operational aspects of EMT’s in the health care delivery system as defined by the Idaho Bureau of EMS, and the National Registry of EMT’s.
Safely demonstrate competence in patient assessment and in skills as referenced to the current National EMS Education Standards for Emergency Medical Technicians and the State of Idaho Training Standards.
Use effective communication skills in written and verbal situations.
Apply legal and ethical principles in a variety of situations.
Recognize and properly respond to the affective needs of the patient.
Demonstrate competence in the use and care of the equipment required for optimum patient care and safety.
Major Code: 4413A
Pre-Admission Program Requirements Term 1
| Current NREMT Certification | |
BIOL 227 | Human Anatomy & Physiology 1* | 4 Credits |
MATH GE | Any Gen. Ed. Math Course | 3 Credits |
COMM 101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 Credits |
SAFE 110 | Introduction to Emergency Operations | 2 Credits |
SAFE 120 | Introduction to Emergency Vehicle Operations | 1 Credit |
SAFE 130 | Introduction Emergency Radio Communications | 1 Credit |
ENGL 101A | Writing and Rhetoric I* | 3 Credits |
Total: | 17 |
Pre-Admission Program Requirements Term 2
BIOL 228 | Human Anatomy & Physiology 2* | 4 Credits |
PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits |
EMSE 102 | Emergency Medical Technician | 8 Credits |
EMSE 102L | Emergency Medical Technician Lab | 2 Credits |
Total: | 17 |
Post-Admission Program Requirements Term 3
EMSE 201 | EMS Operations* | 2 Credits |
EMSE 202 | Pharmacology and Pathophysiology in Paramedicine* | 3 Credits |
EMSE 203 | Patient Assessment* | 2 Credits |
EMSE 204 | Airway Management* | 1 Credit |
EMSE 205 | Trauma Emergencies* | 3 Credits |
EMSE 251L | Paramedic Lab 1* | 3 Credits |
EMSE 271C | Paramedic Clinical 1 | 2 Credits |
Total: | 16 |
Post-Admission Program Requirements Term 4
Post-Admission Program Requirements Term 5
EMSE 273C | Paramedic Clinical 3* | 8 Credits |
Total: | 8 |
Total Credit Hours Required for this Major: 66