2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College

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Course Descriptions
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EMT 212—Paramedic II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Credits
Paramedic II is the second of a 3-part series to prepare the student for the National Registry
Paramedic examinations. Upon successful completion of these examinations the student will
be eligible for State of Tennessee EMT-Paramedic licensure. Topics include pulmonology, neurology,
endocrinology, gastroenterology, hematology, urology and nephrology, gynecology, obstetrics,
neonatology, pediatrics, and trauma. (Prerequisite: EMT 211; Corequisite: EMT 222)
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13 hours lab/lecture per week
*EMT 217—Comprehensive Advanced Cardiac Life Support. . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
An introduction to common cardiac emergencies encountered by pre-hospital care providers in
adult and child populations. Emphasis is on the recognition and management of emergencies
related to the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. This course covers interpretation of EKG
rhythm strips and treatment algorhythms. Introduction to ischemias, injury and infarction patterns
in 12-lead EKGs. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be ACLS and
PALS trained by AHA standards. This course is available to EMTs, EMT-Ps, nurses, respiratory
therapists, and physicians.
3 hours lecture
EMT 218—Paramedic III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Credits
Paramedic III is the third of a 3-part series to prepare the student for the National Registry
Paramedic examinations. Upon successful completion of these examinations the student will
be eligible for State of Tennessee EMT-Paramedic licensure. Topics include clinical decisionmaking,
allergies and anaphylaxis, toxicology and substance abuse, environmental emergencies,
psychiatric and behavioral disorders, and domestic violence. (Prerequisite: EMT 212;
Corequisite: EMT 223) Su
12 hours lecture/lab per week
EMT 221—Clinic I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
Clinical experience in area hospitals and ambulance services. (Corequisite: EMT 211) F
135 Clinical Hours
EMT 222—Clinic II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
Clinical experience in area hospitals, ambulance services, and geriatric and psychiatric facilities.
Continuation of EMT 211. (Corequisite: EMT 212) Sp
135 Clinical Hours
EMT 223—Clinic III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits
Clinical experience in area hospitals and ambulance services. Emphasis will be upon making
patient care decisions and directing patient care in the pre-hospital setting, within the scope of
training. (Corequisite: EMT 218) Su
215 Hours
*EMT 225—Critical Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Credits
Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport Personnel, CCEMTP. This intensive course is offered
in conjunction with the University of Maryland Baltimore Campus (UMBC). It provides
the foundation which prepares the paramedic or nurse as a critical care transport specialist. The
80+ hour course covers a wide variety of critical care topics including: critical care environment,
breathing management, surgical airway management, hemodynamic management, cardiac
management, pharmacological management, GI, GU, and renal management,
neurological management, transport considerations and special considerations. Upon successful
completion, students will receive a certificate from UMBC valid for three years.
Prerequisites include: ACLS, PALS or ENPC (trauma course) BTLS/PHTLS/TNCC, CPR and
two years working in your field of medicine. F
3 hours lecture—3 hours laboratory
*This course does not meet any curricular requirements for any program, with the exception of
technical requirement for the A.A.S. General Technology program.