2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College

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Course Descriptions
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*EMT 118—Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support - PHTLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit
A study of the assessment and treatment of victims suffering traumatic injury. Emphasis is on
airway maintenance with cervical spine immobilization and currently accepted treatments for
life threatening injuries related to the cardio-pulmonary, musculo-skeletal, gastro-intestinal,
and nervous systems. Upon successful completion of the PHTLS course, students will receive
certification by the American College of Surgeons. This course is available to EMTs, paramedics,
nurses, respiratory therapists, and physicians.
*EMT 119—Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Credits
This course covers all aspects of Emergency Medical Dispatch curriculum, maintaining DOT
standards. The course includes CPT, First Aid, Basic Telecommunication skills, and Basic
EMD skills. It also includes a law enforcement and fire component. Successful completion of
this course will enable students to take the State of Tennessee exam for licensure.
6 hours lecture—2 hours clinical
*EMT 120—Emergency Vehicles Operations Course (EVOC) . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit
This course is for individuals who will be driving emergency vehicles. The objective is to review
technical and legal responsibilities of the vehicle operator. The course reviews standard
operating procedures and the state and local laws related to emergency vehicles and includes a
hands-on driving lab.
EMT 125—Extended Skills for the EMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
This course prepares the EMT student to perform skill competencies consistent with State of
Tennessee EMT regulations. Content areas include intravenous access, pharmacology and
medication administration for the Basic EMT. Patient assessment and airway management review
included. Labs and clinical contacts are required. F, Sp
2.5 hours lecture—36 hours clinical
EMT 126—Emergency Response to Terrorism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
This course will update the EMT, fire fighter and police personnel with tactics and strategies
of terror related organizations. The goal is to bring understanding, clarity and sensibility to professionals
so that when they respond to an act of terrorism they may be safer and more effective
in helping those who need assistance. Recommended for those in public service related
professions.
*EMT 130—Tactical Medical Operations I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits
Special operations including ballistics, weapons orientation, medical threat assessment, evidence
assessment and patient care, care under fire, hostage survival, physical assessment during
sensory deprivation, situation expedient extraction, and physical fitness. Team operations
will be emphasized. F (Prerequisite: Pre-EMS background, law enforcement affiliation or
weapons safety class)
3 hours lecture—3 hours laboratory
*EMT 131—Tactical Medical Operations II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits
Special operations course continuing tactics used in EMT 130. Additions will be officer down
rescue and retrieval; room clearing; movement and dynamic entry; rapid trauma assessment.
Emphasis will be placed on field exercises and scenarios designed to test the student’s skills
and team orientation. Physical fitness will be stressed. (Prerequisite: EMT 130)
3 hours lecture—3 hours laboratory
*EMT 135—Advanced Rope Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits
Types of rope, knots, harnesses/slings, anchors, ascending and descending techniques, lowering
and raising, rigging, packaging victims, victim evacuation, and equipment familiarity will
be covered. This knowledge will be blended with patient care considerations for the uniqueness
of the environment in which the rescue operations occur. F, Sp
3 hours lecture—3 hours laboratory