Emergency Medical Technology

4 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr.

Provides instruction at the level of Emergency Medical Technician Basic. Includes all skills necessary to provide emergency medical care as outlined by scope of practice established by the Oregon Medical Board. Serves as the fi rst of a two-part course in a series of courses making up a national and state EMS training program. Failure of this course will require retaking the full sequence of EMT-Basic courses.

Prerequisite: completion of placement testing for writing skills at WR049 or higher, reading at RD090 or higher, and math at MTH020 or higher. Must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Must become certifi ed in CPR for BLS Health Care Provider as issued in accordance with current national standard curriculum by the end of the term. Must meet standards as set by the Oregon State EMS Offi ce for certification, which includes health, driving, immunization, and criminal record check.

F, Offered as needed.

4 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr.

Continues instruction at the level of Emergency Medical Technician Basic, a vital link in the chain of the health care system. Includes all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care as outlined by scope of practice established by the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners. Serves as the second in a series of courses making up a national and state EMS training program. Failure of this course will require retaking the full sequence of EMT-Basic courses.

Prerequisite: successful completion of EMT151. Must meet standards as set by the Oregon State EMS Office for certification, which includes health, immunizations, and criminal record check.

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4 class and 2 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr.

Covers EMT-Intermediate emergency medical procedures. Introduces the roles and responsibilities of the technician, emergency pharmacology, venous access and medication administration, electrocardiogram (EKG) monitoring and management of dysrhythmias, airway management and ventilation, and advanced airway techniques. Includes medical patient assessment and management; trauma assessment and management; and special considerations, such as pediatrics, geriatric, and environmental emergencies. Emphasizes clinical decision making. Covers procedures related to airway, oxygen, ventilation, shock, intravenous, intraosseous, and EKG monitoring, defi brillation, pharmacology, and fi eld protocols in the laboratory component. Th e clinical experience requires the student to observe patient assessment and evaluation in either an emergency department or an urgent care clinic. Students successfully completing this course will be recommended to the Department of Health Services/Emergency Medical Services (DHS-EMS) for the certifi cation process. Failure of this course will require retaking the full EMT-Intermediate sequence.

Prerequisite: completion of placement testing with writing skills at WR049 or higher, reading at RD090 or higher, and math at MTH020 or higher. Entry at these levels ensures that students will have an increased chance of passing the course, as well as certifi cation exams. Must meet standards as set by the Oregon State EMS Offi ce for certifi cation, which includes health, driving, immunization, and criminal record check. Current Oregon EMT-Basic certifi cation, letter of endorsement from medical advisor, verification of EMT-Basic skills, and 80% or better on pre-test.

Offered as needed.

4 class and 2 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr.

Covers EMT-Intermediate emergency medical procedures. Introduces the roles and responsibilities of the technician, emergency pharmacology, venous access and medication administration, electrocardiogram (EKG) monitoring and management of dysrhythmias, airway management and ventilation, and advanced airway techniques. Includes medical patient assessment and management; trauma assessment and management; and special considerations such as pediatrics, geriatric, and environmental emergencies. Emphasizes clinical decision making. Covers procedures related to airway, oxygen, ventilation, shock, intravenous, intraosseous, and ECG monitoring, defibrillation, pharmacology and field protocols in the laboratory component. The clinical experience requires the student to observe patient assessment and evaluation in either an emergency department or an urgent care clinic. Students successfully completing this course will be recommended to the Department of Health Services/Emergency Medical Services (DHS/EMS) for the certifi cation process. Failure of this course will require retaking the full EMT-Intermediate sequence.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of EMT167A.

Offered as needed.

2 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Presents technical information on various rescue situations. Covers tools and equipment, ropes and knots, trench rescue, shoring, warehouse searches, outdoor searches, rescue in situations involving elevation diff erences, package patients, water and ice rescues, and vehicle extrication.

Prerequisite: EMT151, EMT152B, current EMT Basic certifi cation, or consent of instructor.

Offered as needed.

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Covers the roles and responsibilities of the paramedic, emergency medical services systems, medical-legal considerations, major incident response, hazardous materials awareness, and stress management.

Offered as needed.

1 class and 2 lab hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Covers ambulance operations, laws, maintenance and safety, emergency response driving, and route planning.

Offered as needed.

2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.

Covers principles of therapeutic communication, via verbal, written, and electronic modes in the provision of EMS; documentation of the elements of patient assessment, care, and transport; communication systems; radio types; reports; codes; and correct communication techniques.

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Experience See CWE—Cooperative Work Experience.

12 class and 4 lab hrs/wk, 16 cr.

Offers fi rst term of a three-term course, which includes EMT296, EMT297, and EMT280F. Focuses on patient assessment; airway/ventilation; pathophysiology of shock; general pharmacology; and respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, behavioral, and acute abdominal emergencies. Applies didactic knowledge to campus-based laboratory skills practice and clinical patient care in the hospital setting. Failure of this course will require retaking the full sequence of Paramedic courses (EMT296, EMT297 and EMT280F).

Prerequisite: fourthterm standing in the Emergency Medical Technology program.

F, Sp

7 class and 9 lab hrs/wk, 16 cr.

Offers second part of a three-term course, which includes EMT296, EMT297, and EMT280F. Focuses on anaphylactic, toxicological, environmental, geriatric, pediatric, obstetric, gynecologic, neonatal, and endocrine emergencies; infectious diseases; and trauma care. Applies didactic knowledge to campus-based laboratory skills practice and clinical patient care in the hospital setting. Failure of this course will require retaking the full sequence of Paramedic courses (EMT296, EMT297, and EMT280F).

W, Su