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2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College

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7111-<strong>Roane</strong>StCommColl 6/16/06 2:58 PM Page 211<br />

ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 211<br />

EDU 231—Field Experiences I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits<br />

EDU 232—Field Experiences II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits<br />

A cooperative classroom experience for the student and local school systems. Student exposure<br />

to duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the teaching profession. (Prerequisite: EDU 101<br />

or permission of instructor) F, Sp<br />

EDU 240—Children’s Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />

A survey course dealing with readings and discussions in developmentally appropriate practice<br />

literature and related activities.<br />

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY-PARAMEDIC<br />

*EMT 107—Vehicle Extrication and Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />

This course covers all aspects of vehicle rescue, crash rescue and extrication. The course also<br />

deals with, and stresses personal safety during extrication operations. Facts on late model car<br />

structure and extrication methods and patient protection will be emphasized. Successful completion<br />

of this course allows the student to sit for the certification examination given by the<br />

Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads. F<br />

3 hours lecture<br />

EMT 109—First Responder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits<br />

This initial training course in the art of pre-hospital emergency medical care follows the guidelines<br />

set by the Department of Transportation (D.O.T.). Successful completion enables the student<br />

to sit for licensure examination given by the Department of Health and Environment,<br />

Division of Emergency Medical Services. First Responders are individuals trained to assess patients,<br />

use AEDs, provide emergency care, and when necessary, move patients without causing<br />

injury. This class is 60 hours long—16 hours are lab. (Prerequisite: Students must have a current<br />

Health Care Provider level CPR card.) F, Sp, Su<br />

Combination lecture/lab (4 hours/week)<br />

*EMT 114—Cave Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits<br />

This course is designed to familiarize rescue and EMS personnel with the proper techniques for<br />

negotiating entrance and in-cave pits. Students will learn how to select and assemble their personal<br />

vertical and horizontal caving equipment, rig, rappel and ascend drops in a safe manner.<br />

*EMT 115—Advanced Cardiac Life Support - ACLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />

An introduction to common medical emergencies encountered by pre-hospital care providers.<br />

Emphasis is on the recognition and management of emergencies relating to the respiratory and<br />

cardiovascular systems. Students must show proficiency in EKG recognition and the advance<br />

treatment of the patients in cardiopulmonary arrest. Upon successful completion of this course,<br />

students will be ACLS trained by the American Heart Association. This course is available to<br />

EMTs, paramedics, nurses, respiratory therapists, and physicians.<br />

*EMT 116—Basic Trauma Life Support - BTLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />

A study of the assessment and treatment of victims suffering traumatic injury. Emphasis is on<br />

airway maintenance with cervical spine immobilization and currently accepted treatments for<br />

life threatening injuries related to the cardiopulmonary, musculo-skeletal, gastro-intestinal, and<br />

nervous systems. Upon successful completion of the BTLS course, students will receive certification<br />

by the Tennessee Chapter of the American <strong>College</strong> of the Emergency Physicians. This<br />

course is available to EMTs, paramedics, nurses, respiratory therapists, and physicians.<br />

*EMT 117—Pediatric Advanced Life Support - PALS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit<br />

A study of medical and trauma emergencies as related to pediatric patients. Emphasis is on the<br />

assessment and treatment of children by the health care provider in a pre-hospital setting.<br />

Diseases commonly associated with children such as epiglottis, croup, asthma, and febrile<br />

seizures are discussed. The specific areas of obstetrical emergencies and neonate care are included.<br />

Upon completion of the PALS course, students will receive certification by the<br />

American Heart Association. This course is available to EMTs, paramedics, nurses, respiratory<br />

therapists and physicians.<br />

Course Descriptions

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