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EMT 248LC ALS Advanced Practicum: Vehicular Lab
3 cr. hrs. 9 periods (9 lab)
Continuation of EMT 228LC. Pre-hospital emergency medical procedures for the ALS professional. Includes skills
appropriate to the ALS scope of practice in the pre-hospital setting according to established protocols.
Prerequisite(s): EMT 228LC.
Information: Acceptance into an ALS training program is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Contact department at 206-6569.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
EMT 250 Advanced Cardiac Care
1.5 cr. hrs. 2 periods (1 lec., 1 lab)
Introduction to the integration of pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement the treatment plan for the patient with cardiovascular disease/injury based on 3-lead and 12-lead cardiac
monitoring and interpretation. Also includes information on cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, cardiovascular
pathologies and management, and adjunctive diagnostics.
Offered: Contact department at 206-6569.
EMT 251 Advanced Cardiac Care Refresher
.75 cr. hrs. 1 periods (.5 lec., .5 lab)
Review of the integration of pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and
implement the treatment plan for the patient with cardiovascular disease/injury based on 3-lead and 12-lead cardiac
monitoring and interpretation. Also includes information on cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, cardiovascular
pathologies and management, and adjunctive diagnostics.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
EMT 252 Pediatric Advanced Life Support
1.5 cr. hrs. 2 periods (1 lec., 1 lab)
Techniques for emergency services for children. Integrates physiological, psychological, and social changes throughout
human growth and development. Includes information on pediatric assessment, airway management and respiratory
emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies. Also includes information on neonatal emergencies, children with special
healthcare needs, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Offered: Contact department at 206-6569.
EMT 253 Pediatric Advanced Life Support Refresher
.75 cr. hrs. 1 periods (.5 lec., .5 lab)
Overview of techniques for emergency services for children. Integrated physiological, psychological, and social changes
throughout human growth and development. Includes information on pediatric assessment, airway management and
respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies. Also includes information on neonatal emergencies, children with
special healthcare needs, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
EMT 254 Advanced ECG Interpretation
3 cr. hrs. 3.5 periods (2.5 lec., 1 lab)
Integration of pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the
treatment plan for the patient with cardiovascular disease/injury based on 3-lead and 12-lead cardiac monitoring and
interpretation. Also includes information on cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, electrocardiographic monitoring, and
adjunctive diagnostics.
Prerequisite(s): EMT 230.
Offered: Contact department at 206-6569.
EMT 255 Instructional Strategies
2 cr. hrs. 2.5 periods (1.5 lec., 1 lab)
Introduction for organization and preparation of curriculum materials for presentation. Includes instructor roles and
responsibilities, legal issues, the adult learner, creating an effective learning environment, and instructional strategies and
methods.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
EMT 256 International Trauma Life Support
1.5 cr. hrs. 2 periods (1 lec., 1 lab)
Techniques for evaluating assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implementation of the treatment plan.
Includes systemic approach to patient assessment and management, airway and ventilation, shock, soft tissue and burn
injuries, isolated and multi-systems trauma, and various types of trauma patients.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
EMT 257 International Trauma Life Support Refresher
.75 cr. hrs. 1 periods (.5 lec., .5 lab)
Overview of techniques for evaluating assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implementation of the
treatment plan. Includes systemic approach to patient assessment and management, airway and ventilation, shock, soft
tissue and burn injuries, isolated and multi-systems trauma, and various types of trauma patients.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
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