Emergency Medical Service

Academic Term

Notes

Online Course Fee: $15. Lab Fee: $50. Limited to accepted Hybrid Paramedic Program students. Class meets in-person everyday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. This class is HYBRID/WEB-BASED and has some combination of in-person and WEB-LIVE or WEB-BASED class time. You should be available at the times and days listed in the course schedule. Check your ��ѿapp student email and Canvas inbox prior to the first class for the specific details about how and when your class will meet.

Section

8501

Minimum Units (Decimal)

4.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

4.00

Description

This course is designed for students to practice skills appropriate to national level exams within the paramedic scope.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

203

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Late Start Only

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

Lab • 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. • S SU F W TH T M • Health Science Center at Redfield • 09/06/25–09/07/25

Department Phone

336-4271

Notes (For Filter)

Prerequisites (For Filter)

Prerequisite: Current enrollment in ��ѿapp Paramedic Program.

Class Subject Abbr

EMS

Special Populations in Paramedicine

kwall — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:16:02 +0000

Special Populations in Paramedicine kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:16 AM

Course ID

102302

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Online Course Fee: $15. Lab Fee: $200. This class is limited to accepted Paramedic Hybrid Program students. This class is HYBRID/WEB-BASED and has some combination of in-person and WEB-LIVE or WEB-BASED class time. Students must log into Canvas on the first day of class or risk being dropped for non-attendance. All Skills labs will be announced by instructors the first week of class. Contact the Public Safety Department (/emergency-medical-services/contact) or 775-336-4270 for permission to enroll in this class.

Section

1501

Minimum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Description

This course prepares the Paramedic to identify, assess, manage, and treat age-related emergencies, and other special challenges. The student will also be introduced to the concept of assessment-based management. Topics include Neonatology, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Abuse and Assault, and Patients with Special Challenges. This course satisfies 12 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded Human Relations curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines Option A.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

214

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

Health Science Center at Redfield • 08/25/25–12/13/25
WebCollege • 08/25/25–12/13/25

Department Phone

336-4271

Notes (For Filter)

Prerequisites (For Filter)

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Paramedic Program.

Class Subject Abbr

EMS

Paramedic Trauma Emergencies

kwall — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:16:02 +0000

Paramedic Trauma Emergencies kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:16 AM

Course ID

102300

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Online Course Fee: $15. Lab Fee: $150. This class is limited to accepted Paramedic Hybrid Program students. This class is Hybrid-WEB-BASED and offered as a synchronous online class. Students must log into Canvas on the first day of class or risk being dropped for non-attendance. All required lecture times and skills labs will be announced by instructors the first week of class.

Section

1501

Minimum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Description

This course will prepare the paramedic student to identify, assess, manage, and treat various types of trauma emergencies. The ITLS course will teach paramedic students the skills necessary to recognize mechanisms of injury, assess, perform critical interventions, package for transport, and fundamental knowledge and experiences necessary to deliver the trauma patient to the emergency department. This course satisfies 10 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Human Relations General Education requirements.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

212

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

Health Science Center at Redfield • 08/25/25–12/13/25
WebCollege • 08/25/25–12/13/25

Department Phone

336-4271

Notes (For Filter)

Prerequisites (For Filter)

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Paramedic Program.

Class Subject Abbr

EMS

Paramedic Care for Medical Emergencies

kwall — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:16:02 +0000

Paramedic Care for Medical Emergencies kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:16 AM

Course ID

102298

Topic ID

Course Location

WebCollege

Academic Term

Notes

Online Course Fee: $15. Lab Fee: $150. This class is limited to accepted Paramedic Hybrid Program students. This class is HYBRID/WEB-BASED and has some combination of in-person and WEB-LIVE or WEB-BASED class time. You should be available at the times and days listed in the course schedule. Check your ��ѿapp student email and Canvas inbox prior to the first class for the specific details about how and when your class will meet.

Section

1501

Minimum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Description

This course will prepare the Paramedic student to identify, assess, manage, and treat various medical emergencies and communicable diseases utilizing proper assessment, communication techniques, and interventions. This course satisfies 12 hours of Human Relations general education requirement. This course satisfies 13 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Math/Quantitative Reasoning General Education requirements

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

211

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

WebCollege • 08/25/25–12/13/25

Department Phone

336-4271

Notes (For Filter)

Prerequisites (For Filter)

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Paramedic Program.

Class Subject Abbr

EMS

Principles of Cardiology for the Paramedic

kwall — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:16:02 +0000

Principles of Cardiology for the Paramedic kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:16 AM

Course ID

102296

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Lab Fee: $100. This class is limited to accepted Paramedic Program students. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.

Section

1001

Minimum Units (Decimal)

4.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

4.00

Description

This course prepares the Paramedic student to identify single and multi-lead cardiac rhythms and treat those rhythms considered to be life-threatening with electrical therapy. The skills taught include defibrillation, cardioversion, and cardiac rhythm interpretation. It will also prepare the student to assess, manage and treat various cardiovascular emergencies that includes ventricular fibrillation, bradycardia, tachycardia, myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock, pulmonary edema, angina pectoris, congestive heart failure, hypertension, PEA (pulseless electrical activity), and asystole.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

210

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

1:00–5:00 p.m. • TH • Health Science Center at Redfield • 08/28/25–12/11/25

Department Phone

336-4271

Notes (For Filter)

Prerequisites (For Filter)

Prerequisite: EMT or EMT Advanced and acceptance into the Paramedic Program.

Class Subject Abbr

EMS

Patient Assessment for Paramedics

kwall — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:16:02 +0000

Patient Assessment for Paramedics kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:16 AM

Course ID

102294

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Section

1001

Minimum Units (Decimal)

4.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

4.00

Description

This course introduces the Paramedic student to a comprehensive physical examination and assessment, which includes history taking, clinical decision making, communications, and documentation. * This course satisfies 10 hours of Human Relations general education requirement. This course satisfies 16 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Math/Quantitative Reasoning General Education requirements.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

209

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • TH • Health Science Center at Redfield • 08/28/25–12/11/25

Department Phone

336-4271

Notes (For Filter)

Prerequisites (For Filter)

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Paramedic Program.

Class Subject Abbr

EMS

Airway Management and Ventilation for Paramedics

kwall — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:16:01 +0000

Airway Management and Ventilation for Paramedics kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:16 AM

Course ID

102291

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Section

1001

Minimum Units (Decimal)

4.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

4.00

Description

Integrates complex knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology into the assessment to develop and implement a treatment plan with the goal of ensuring a patent airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

207

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

1:00–5:00 p.m. • T • Health Science Center at Redfield • 08/26/25–12/09/25

Department Phone

336-4271

Notes (For Filter)

Prerequisites (For Filter)

Prerequisite: EMT or EMT Advanced and acceptance into the Paramedic Program.

Class Subject Abbr

EMS

Prin Pharmacology/Medication Admin/Venous Access

kwall — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:16:01 +0000

Prin Pharmacology/Medication Admin/Venous Access kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:16 AM

Course ID

102289

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Section

1001

Minimum Units (Decimal)

4.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

4.00

Description

This course prepares the student to understand and be able to integrate the principles of pathophysiological pharmacology and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a pharmacologic management plan for patients in the prehospital environment. The course also introduces the paramedic student to venous access, IV therapy, medication administration and drug calculations that will be used in treating patients in the prehospital environment. This course satisfies 16 embedded hours toward specified programs and certificates for AAS Math/Quantitative Reasoning General Education requirements.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

206

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

1:00–5:00 p.m. • W • Health Science Center at Redfield • 08/27/25–12/10/25

Department Phone

336-4271

Notes (For Filter)

Prerequisites (For Filter)

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Paramedic Program.

Class Subject Abbr

EMS

Principles of Pathophysiology

kwall — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:16:01 +0000

Principles of Pathophysiology kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:16 AM

Course ID

102287

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Lab Fee: $50. This class is limited to accepted Paramedic Program students. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.

Section

1001

Minimum Units (Decimal)

4.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

4.00

Description

Pathophysiology is the foundation of any medical career. This course focuses on the concepts of pathophysiology essential to understanding alterations in body systems. A strong knowledge base on pathophysiology is important in clinical decision-making in the emergency setting. The students will also understand how the pathological processes manifest themselves in the body and relate to the disease process of medical conditions that healthcare professionals encounter in the field.

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

205

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference

Crytime Formatted

8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • W • Health Science Center at Redfield • 08/27/25–12/10/25

Department Phone

336-4271

Notes (For Filter)

Prerequisites (For Filter)

Prerequisite: EMT or EMT Advanced and acceptance into the Paramedic Program.

Class Subject Abbr

EMS

Advanced Cardiology for Paramedics

kwall — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:16:01 +0000

Advanced Cardiology for Paramedics kwall Thu, 02/06/2025 - 09:16 AM

Course ID

134348

Topic ID

Course Location

Academic Term

Notes

Online Course Fee: $15. Lab Fee: $50. This class is HYBRID/WEB-BASED and has some combination of in-person and WEB-LIVE or WEB-BASED class time. Students must log into Canvas on the first day of class or risk being dropped for non-attendance. All Skills labs will be announced by instructors the first week of class. Contact the Public Safety Department (/emergency-medical-services/contact) or 775-336-4270) for permission to enroll in this class.

Section

1501

Minimum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Maximum Units (Decimal)

3.00

Description

This course will prepare the Paramedic student to recognize and identify cardiac abnormalities in a 12-lead ECG as well as be able to identify when to treat abnormalities based on the presentation of the patient

Class Type

Status

Open

Subject Term Reference

Late Start

Catalog Number

202

Day or Night Section

Day

Is Late Start

Normal Start

Session

Normal

Class Subject Reference