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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

This course defines the roles and responsibilities of the paramedic and the importance of scene safety, stress management, and wellness when practicing in the field. The course also provides information on injury prevention and the use of protective equipment needed to protect the paramedic in the field. It will provide the student with an understanding of the medical-legal and ethical issues, which will affect them in their career. Students will also develop communication and documentation skills necessary to perform their duties. They will overview life span development and how it influences their assessment of different patient populations. Students will also develop critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills utilizing crew resource management and leadership skills to be able to effectively manage a scene. Students will also discuss career options in the field of paramedicine. This course satisfies 10 hours of Human Relations general education requirement.

The primary focus of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system. Successful completion of this course allows the candidate to sit for the National Registry of EMT's and State of Nevada's certification exam.