Emergency Medical Technology Course Descriptions
EMT151 EMT Basic, Part 1
Provides instruction at the level of Emergency Medical Technician Basic who is 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 first 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: Placement into WR090 or higher, RD090 or higher, and MTH020 or higher. Must currently be certified in CPR for BLS Health Care Providers as issued in accordance with current national standard curriculum. Must meet standards as set by the Oregon State EMS Office for certification which includes health, driving, immunization and criminal record check. F
5 Credits
EMT152 EMT Basic, Part 2
Continues instruction at the level of Emergency Medical Technician Basic, who is 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. W
4 Credits
EMT152B EMT Basic, Part 2
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 Medical Board. 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: EMT151 with a grade of C or better. Must meet standards as set by the Oregon State EMS Office for certification which includes health, immunizations, and criminal record check. Offered as needed
5 Credits
EMT167A EMT Intermediate, Part 1
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, 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 Oregon State EMS Office for the certification process. Failure of this course will require retaking the full EMT-Intermediate sequence. Prerequisite: Placement into WR049 or higher, RD090 or higher, and MTH020 or higher. Entry at these levels ensures that students will have an increased chance of passing the course, as well as certification exams. Current Oregon EMT-Basic certification, letter of endorsement from medical advisor, verification of EMT-Basic skills, and 80% or better on pre-test. Offered as needed
5 Credits
EMT167B EMT Intermediate, Part 2
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 Oregon State EMS Office for the certification process. Failure of this course will require retaking the full EMT-Intermediate sequence. Prerequisite: EMT167A with a grade of C or better. Offered as needed
5 Credits
EMT169 EMT Rescue
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 differences, package patients, water and ice rescues, and vehicle extrication. Offered as needed
3 Credits
EMT175 Intro to Emergency Medical Svc
Covers the role and responsibilities of the paramedic, emergency medical services systems, medical-legal considerations, major incident response, hazardous materials awareness, and stress management. Offered as needed.
3 Credits
EMT176 Emerg. Resp. Patient Transport
Covers ambulance operations, laws, maintenance and safety, emergency response driving, and route planning. Offered as needed
2 Credits
EMT177 Emergency Resp. Comm./Doc.
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 techniques. Sp
2 Credits
EMT280A Cooperative Work Experience
Offers placement in a business, agency, and/or industry for on-the-job training related to the student's curriculum. Prerequisite: Determined by each curriculum. Guidelines on file in the Cooperative Work Experience office and with each curriculum's CWE Instructor and Director.
1 Credits
EMT280B Cooperative Work Experience
Offers placement in a business, agency, and/or industry for on-the-job training related to the student's curriculum. Prerequisite: Determined by each curriculum. Guidelines on file in the Cooperative Work Experience office and with each curriculum's CWE Instructor and Director.
2 Credits
EMT280C Cooperative Work Experience
Offers placement in a business, agency, and/or industry for on-the-job training related to the student's curriculum. Prerequisite: Determined by each curriculum. Guidelines on file in the Cooperative Work Experience office and with each curriculum's CWE Instructor and Director.
3 Credits
EMT280D Cooperative Work Experience
Offers placement in a business, agency, and/or industry for on-the-job training related to the student's curriculum. Prerequisite: Determined by each curriculum. Guidelines on file in the Cooperative Work Experience office and with each curriculum's CWE Instructor and Director.
4 Credits
EMT280E Cooperative Work Experience
Offers placement in a business, agency, and/or industry for on-the-job training related to the student's curriculum. Prerequisite: Determined by each curriculum. Guidelines on file in the Cooperative Work Experience office and with each curriculum's CWE Instructor and Director.
5 Credits
EMT280F Cooperative Work Experience
Offers placement in a business, agency, and/or industry for on-the-job training related to the student's curriculum. Prerequisite: Determined by each curriculum. Guidelines on file in the Cooperative Work Experience office and with each curriculum's CWE Instructor and Director.
6 Credits
EMT280G Cooperative Work Experience
Offers placement in a business, agency, and/or industry for on-the-job training related to the student's curriculum. Prerequisite: Determined by each curriculum. Guidelines on file in the Cooperative Work Experience office and with each curriculum's CWE Instructor and Director.
7 Credits
EMT280H Cooperative Work Experience
Offers placement in a business, agency, and/or industry for on-the-job training related to the student's curriculum. Prerequisite: Determined by each curriculum. Guidelines on file in the Cooperative Work Experience office and with each curriculum's CWE Instructor and Director.
8 Credits
EMT280I Cooperative Work Experience
Offers placement in a business, agency, and/or industry for on-the-job training related to the student's curriculum. Prerequisite: Determined by each curriculum. Guidelines on file in the Cooperative Work Experience office and with each curriculum's CWE Instructor and Director.
9 Credits
EMT280J Cooperative Work Experience
Offers placement in a business, agency, and/or industry for on-the-job training related to the student's curriculum. Prerequisite: Determined by each curriculum. Guidelines on file in the Cooperative Work Experience office and with each curriculum's CWE Instructor and Director.
10 Credits
EMT280L Cooperative Work Experience
Offers placement in a business, agency, and/or industry for on-the-job training related to the student's curriculum. Prerequisite: Determined by each curriculum. Guidelines on file in the Cooperative Work Experience office and with each curriculum's CWE Instructor and Director.
12 Credits
EMT296 EMT Paramedic, Part 1
Offers first term of a three-term course, which includes EMT296, EMT297, EMT298, and EMT280H. 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, EMT298, and EMT280H). Prerequisite: Fourth term standing in the Emergency Medical Technology program. F, Sp
14 Credits
EMT297 EMT Paramedic, Part 2
Offers second part of a three-term course, which includes EMT296, EMT297, EMT298 and EMT280H. Focuses on anaphylactic, toxicological, environmental, geriatric, pediatric, neonatal, and endocrine emergencies; infectious diseases; capnography; special patient popluations; hematology; psychiatric care; crime scene presentation; genitourinary care; 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, EMT298 and EMT280H). Prerequisite: EMT296 with a grade of C or better. W, Su
14 Credits
XEMT0001A EMT Skills Assessment
Emergency Med Tech (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XEMT0001B EMT Interm. Skills Assessment
Emergency Med Tech (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XEMT0571A EMT/Paramedic Skills Lab
Emergency Med Tech (non-cr)
0 Non-Credit
XEMT9400A EMT Seminar
Emergency Med Tech (non-cr)
.6 CEU
XEMT9400B EMT Seminar
Emergency Med Tech (non-cr)
1.2 CEU
XEMT9400C EMT Recert
Training involving specific course content for continuing education and recertification for Oregon and National Registry EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate and EMT-Paramedic.
.4 CEU
XEMT9400D EMT Recert
Training involving specific course content for continuing education and recertification for Oregon and National Registry EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate and EMT-Paramedic.
.6 CEU
XEMT9400E EMT Recert
Training involving specific course content for continuing education and recertification for Oregon and National Registry EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate and EMT-Paramedic.
.8 CEU
XEMT9400F EMT Recert
Training involving specific course content for continuing education and recertification for Oregon and National Registry EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate and EMT-Paramedic.
1.6 CEU
XEMT9400G EMT Recert
Training involving specific course content for continuing education and recertification for Oregon and National Registry EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate and EMT-Paramedic.
2 CEU
XEMT9400H EMT Recert
Training involving specific course content for continuing education and recertification for Oregon and National Registry EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate and EMT-Paramedic.
3 CEU
XEMT9400J EMT Recert
Training involving specific course content for continuing education and recertification for Oregon and National Registry EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate and EMT-Paramedic.
4 CEU
XEMT9400K EMT Seminar
Emergency Med Tech (non-cr)
.3 CEU
XEMT9400L EMT Recert
Emergency Med Tech (non-cr)
2.4 CEU