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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 will learn to manage traumatic
injuries, including problems relating to fluids, shock, respiratory
and cardiac emergencies. Various hands-on skills will be
discussed such as otoscope and opthamoscope examinations,
rectal and vaginal exams, foley and nasogastric tube insertion.
Selected clinical experiences will be provided to correlate with
the course content.
PMED 2418 - Emergency Medical Technician –
Paramedic II 8/0 (8)
Prerequisite: PMED 2408 or concurrent enrollment. The anatomy
and physiology of the cardiovascular system will be studied
with an in-depth emphasis on the structure, function, and electrical
conduction system of the heart and the pathophysiology
and emergency management of cardiovascular and respiratory
emergencies. The student also will study the electrocardiogram
(EKG) interpretation and treatment of various arrhythmias to
include blocks and 12 lead EKG interpretation. Specific treatment
techniques including cardiac pacing, synchronized cardioversion,
defibrillation, and cardioversion will be discussed. A variety of
common medical emergencies will be studied in-depth along
with obstetric and gynecologic, pediatric-neonatal, psychiatric,
behavioral, neurological, environmental emergencies and their
management. The student will spend time on infectious and
communicable diseases; and illness and injury prevention.
PMED 2437 - Emergency Medical Technician –
Paramedic III 0/14 (7)
Prerequisite: PMED 2418 or concurrent enrollment. The clinical
rotation requirements for this class are designed to augment each
phase of classroom training. To build upon previous learning
experiences in PEPC 1324, each student will rotate through
specified patient care areas of the hospital and will work under
the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician. The focus
of the hospital clinical experiences will be to further understand
and to master the practical skills of an EMT-Paramedic while in
a controlled environment. The student will spend clinical time
in the emergency department, obstetrical unit, medical intensive
care unit, surgical intensive care unit, pediatric department, psychiatric
unit and the morgue. Each student in this course must
have a physical exam, criminal background check without any
disqualifying convictions and a negative drug screen.
PMED 2447 - Emergency Medical Technician –
Paramedic IV 0/14 (7)
Prerequisite: PMED 2437 or concurrent enrollment. The course is
designed to provide the paramedic student with educational experience
in the field of an Advanced Life Support (ALS) unit. The
student will function under the supervision of an EMT-Paramedic
who has been licensed and active for at least four years and who
is in good standing with the Emergency Medical Services system.
The student is required to complete a minimum number of hours
of field experience with a system-approved ALS agency. Students
who are not affiliated with an approved resource hospital EMS
System will be required to obtain a minimum of 50 percent of their
ambulance ride time and seven of 10 of their ALS calls with an
approved resource hospital ALS agency. Each student in this course
must have a physical exam, criminal background check without
any disqualifying convictions and a negative drug screen.
Philosophy
PHIL 2513 - Introduction to Philosophy 3/0 (3)
Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment score or completion of
ENGL 1413 with grade of C or better or consent of instructor.
This course encourages students to develop a tolerant, open and
critical mind as well as a philosophical attitude. The major topics
to be reviewed in the course are the value of philosophy, metaphysics
(reality and illusion), existentialism, knowledge, logic,
ethics, religion, death, art, and Eastern philosophy. Students also
will discuss the philosophical implications of various contemporary
social issues – e.g., capital punishment, euthanasia, abortion,
etc. AAS: Humanities elective. IAI: H4 900 Humanities.
PHIL 2523 - Ethics 3/0 (3)
Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment score or completion of
ENGL 1413 with grade of C or better or consent of instructor.
This course presents an introduction to a philosophy that probes
the nature of moral theory. It explores possible ways of assessing
what is “good,” including evaluations of society and individual
notions of morality. There will be an analysis of principal ethical
theories and their practical application to moral problems and
decisions. AAS: Humanities elective. IAI: H4 904 Humanities.
PHIL 2533 - Logic 3/0 (3)
Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment score or completion of
ENGL 1413 with grade of C or better or consent of instructor.
Logic is the skill of constructing and assessing sound arguments.
Students will acquire the skill to construct and present correct
arguments and thereby gain increased insight into the principles
of different kinds of reasoning. Students will express ideas clearly
and precisely through writing. AAS: Humanities elective. IAI: H4
906 Humanities.
PHIL 2543 - Death & Dying 3/0 (3)
This course will provide a sense of the meaning of mortality from
both historical and contemporary perspectives. It will probe
various understandings of the experience of dying, examine the
impact of death on those who survive and discuss the dilemmas
death poses for us today. AAS: Humanities elective.
Physical Education
The college reserves the right to require a physical examination
or the written consent of the student’s physician prior
to allowing a student to participate in certain physical activities
classes.
PHEC 1611 - Physical Education Activities (Co-ed) 0/2 (1)
The student will participate in selected physical activities. He or
she will develop his or her skill proficiency and will demonstrate
understanding of the rules and strategies of games, through both
written and physical tests. The college may offer such activities
as recreation (provides limited activities), golf, tennis, bowling,
weight training, aerobics, scuba diving, Latin dance and enrollment
in the Fitness Center. These courses may be repeated
for credit. Some Physical Education Activities may be taken
under the pass/fail grading option, see Page 170. Consult the
class schedule or course instructor for which activities may be
taken pass/fail.
PHEC 1621 - Physical Education Activities 0/2 (1)
See PHEC 1611.
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