Course Descriptions - Kankakee Community College

procedure. Special emphasis will be placed on Illinois and federal
civil codes. The role of the paralegal in civil litigation, from the
client interview through the appeals process, will be addressed.
PLAS 2113 - Legal Technology 3/0 (3)
Prerequisites: PLAS 1133 or concurrent enrollment. This course
gives the paralegal student a thorough overview of technology
used in the law office. Students will complete online research
assignments and use demonstration models of a variety of legal
software applications.
PLAS 2213 - Real Estate Law 3/0 (3)
Prerequisites: PLAS 1133 or concurrent enrollment. This course
provides a comprehensive understanding of the law of real
property. Types of ownership, surveys and legal descriptions,
and encumbrances are discussed. The course also addresses
contracts and related issues; property transfers by deed; real
estate finance and mortgages; title to property; and real estate
closings. The paralegal’s role in these transactions is a foundation
of the course.
PLAS 2223 - Estates, Trusts, & Wills 3/0 (3)
Prerequisites: PLAS 1133 or concurrent enrollment. This course
covers the law of the estate planning and probate processes and
specifically addresses the role of the paralegal in such transactions.
Special emphasis will be placed on Illinois law in the drafting of
wills and trusts. The course also addresses the statutory guidelines
and court rules that apply to the probate process.
PLAS 2233 - Criminal Litigation 3/0 (3)
Prerequisites: PLAS 1133 or concurrent enrollment; and PLAS
1213. This course covers both substantive criminal law and
criminal procedure. Special emphasis will be placed on Illinois
and federal criminal codes. The role of the paralegal in criminal
litigation, both from prosecution and defense perspectives, will
be addressed.
PLAS 2253 - Corporate Law 3/0 (3)
Prerequisites: PLAS 1133 or concurrent enrollment. This course
covers the law of business organizations, including corporations,
partnerships, and sole proprietorships. Information on corporate
finance and securities regulations, changes to corporate structure,
and the role of a corporate paralegal also are covered.
PLAS 2263 - Family Law 3/0 (3)
Prerequisites: PLAS 1133 or concurrent enrollment and one
of the following: COSC 1372, Microsoft Office Specialist
Certification, or instructor consent. This course provides a
detailed review of family law issues in Illinois and the paralegal’s
role in addressing these issues. Special emphasis will
be placed on current trends in family law and the implications
of these trends on family law proceedings in the 21st
Judicial Circuit.
PLAS 2333 - Laws of Evidence 3/0 (3)
Prerequisite: PLAS 1133 or concurrent enrollment. This course
provides a detailed review of the rules of evidence and emphasizes
the role and importance of these rules to any legal action.
The course specifically emphasizes how the paralegal assists the
attorney in recognizing and identifying admissible evidence and
the challenges to admissibility of evidence.
PLAS 2403 - Special Topics in Paralegal Studies 3/0 (3)
Prerequisites: PLAS 1123, PLAS 1133, and PLAS 2113; or consent
of the program coordinator. This course allows the student to
apply knowledge of the law to a problem or research topic under
the supervision of the program coordinator. A comprehensive
capstone project or legal research project will be required at the
conclusion of the course.
PLAS 2413 - Paralegal Internship 3/0 (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of all required PLAS courses or consent
of the program coordinator. This course is a culmination of all
previous PLAS courses and applies the paralegal skills learned
in class to use in a real-life setting. 240 hours of on-site time will
be required for three credit hours. The program coordinator will
make periodic visits to the site for observation and feedback from
the internship provider.
Paramedic
Students in the Paramedic Supervision and Emergency Medical
Technician programs are advised to consult the Code of
Campus Affairs and Regulations, section 11.4, Page 173.
This regulation concerns completion of all PMED and PEPC
courses in these curriculums with a grade of C or better.
PEPC 1308 - Emergency Medical Technician –
Intermediate I 8/0 (8)
Prerequisite: PMED 1017; successful completion of the state certification
exam for EMT-B; and proof of current CPR certification
at the “Health Care Provider” level. The student is introduced to
the roles of the EMT-Intermediate/Defibrillator and the paramedic
as well as the ethical and legal aspects of the Emergency Medical
Services system. Human anatomy and physiology are reviewed as
the student studies primary and secondary physical assessment. The
student is introduced to pharmacology and general drug groupings
as well as the calculation of drug dosages using the metric system.
The classification of specific drugs, their therapeutic effect, indications
and contraindications, side effects and correct dosages will
be studied. The student will learn to administer drugs through the
various routes. The student is taught how to use various radios and
telecommunication devices to communicate patient information to
hospitals. The student also will learn how to manage traumatic injuries
including those relating to fluids, shock, and trauma-related
respiratory and cardiac emergencies. Selected clinical experiences
will be provided to correlate with the course content.
PEPC 1318 - Emergency Medical Technician –
Intermediate II 8/0 (8)
Prerequisite: PEPC 1308 or concurrent enrollment. The anatomy
and physiology of the cardiovascular system will be studied, with
emphasis on the structure, function, and electrical conduction
system of the heart as well as the pathophysiology and emergency
management of cardiovascular and non-trauma-related respiratory
problems. The student also will study the electrocardiogram
(EKG) interpretation and treatment of various arrhythmias
and specific treatment techniques including EKG monitoring,
defibrillation, and cardioversion. A variety of common medical
emergencies and their management will be studied, including
those in the areas of obstetric and gynecologic, pediatric-neonatal,
psychiatric, behavioral, neurological, and environmental. The
student also will study infectious and communicable diseases.
PEPC 1324 - Emergency Medical Technician –
Intermediate III 0/8 (4)
Prerequisite: PEPC 1318 or concurrent enrollment. The clinical
rotation requirements for this course are designed to augment
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