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Health Care
174 • Phoenix College 2005-2006 Catalog
Department Chairperson: Dr. K. Lewis
Basic Emergency Medical Technology
Certificate of Completion — CCL 5268
8 Credits
This program includes techniques of emergency care,
stabilization, and immobilization of victims of illness and injury.
Recognition and documentation of signs and symptoms of
illness and injury, intervention, and evaluation of the
intervention, techniques for assessment, administration of
oxygen, use of specific immobilization devices, and preparation
for transportation are other areas of the program.
Program Note: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in
all courses required within the program.
Program Prerequisites: 0.5-3 Credits
CRE101 Critical and Evaluative Reading I+ (3) OR
CRE111 Critical Reading for Business & Industry+ (3) OR
Equivalent by assessment 3
EMT/HLR101 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Basic
Cardiac Life Support (0.5) OR
Current American Red Cross or American
Heart Association Basic Life Support
Health Care Provider validation 0.5
Required Courses: 8 Credits
EMT/FSC104 Basic Emergency Medical Technology + 8
Please Note: The Basic Emergency Medical Technology
certificate requires a G.P.A. of 2.5.
Department Chairperson: Dr. K. Lewis
Emergency Communications & Deployment
Certificate of Completion — CCL 5775
2 Credits
Tactical methods of communication, interview, interrogation,
assessment, and deployment. Communication devices include
radio, telephone, computer-aided dispatch; mobile digital
transmitter. Highlights of human anatomy, physiology disease
profiles, and approach to interventions in life-threatening
situations. Persuasive delivery of pre-arrival instructions, most
dispatch communications, basic life support techniques for all
age groups. Communication with law enforcement on all levels
within the community and the state. Contribution to research,
quality assurance, and prevention. Education and training to
help student function as an emergency dispatch professional.
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in
all courses required within the program.
Program Prerequisites: None.
Required Courses: 2 Credits
EMT/HLR101 CPR: Basic Cardiac Life Support 0.5
EMT/FSC116 Emergency Medical Communications
(EMD)+ 1.5
Department Chairperson: Dr. K. Lewis
Intermediate Emergency Medical Technology
Certificate of Completion — CCL 5271
25 Credits
The Certificate of Completion in Intermediate Emergency
Medical Technology is designed to provide advanced
techniques of emergency care, stabilization, and immobilization
of victims of illness and injury. The techniques of emergency
care include but are not limited to assessment, detailed physical
examination, recognition and documentation of signs and
symptoms of illness and injury, critical thinking and diagnosis
intervention, and the evaluation of the interventions. The
techniques of assessment include but are not limited to
electrocardiographic rhythm identification, administration of
oxygen, defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion,
transcutaneous pacing, and advanced airway techniques. The
techniques for immobilization of the victim include but are not
limited to use of specific immobilization devices, peripheral
intraosseous and central intravenous techniques, and
preparation and care during transportation.
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in
all courses required within the program.
Admission Criteria: Prior to being considered for and accepted
into the program, students must complete specified exams and
an oral interview with the EMT/FSC department. Additionally,
students must have a recommendation from a referring agency.
Finally, students should seek department advisement on
completing program prerequisites prior to acceptance into the
program.
Program Prerequisites: 21 Credits
BIO160
Introduction to Human Anatomy &
Physiology + 4
EMT/FSC104 Basic Emergency Medical Technology + 8
EMT235 Emergency Cardiac Care + 3
ENG101 First-Year Composition + (3) OR
ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL + (3) 3
MAT102 Mathematical Concepts/Applications + (3) OR
Note: Equivalent OR Satisfactory score on
District placement exam. 3
Required Courses: 25 Credits
EMT208 Intermediate Emergency Medical
Technology + 16
EMT208AA Intermediate Emergency Medical
Technology Practicum + 2
EMT236 Pharmacology in an Emergency Setting + 3
EMT/FSC238 Vehicular Extrication and Patient
Stabilization + 2
EMT245 Trauma Management I + 2
Please Note: The Intermediate Emergency Medical
Technology certificate requires a G.P.A. of 2.5.
For additional information on PC program competencies, visit:
http://www.dist.maricopa.edu/
academic/curric/progpc.php
For additional information on MCCCD course competencies, visit:
http://www.dist.maricopa.edu/
academic/curric/cs.php