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ELN-246 Certified Electronic Technician Preparation 3 (3-0) AND
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers electronic principles, theories, and concepts. Emphasis is placed
on those items covered in the Certified Electronic Technician examination. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in electronics and be
prepared for the Certified Electronic Technician examination. (1997 SU)
EMS Emergency Medical Science
EMS-110 EMT-Basic 7 (5-6) FS
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory,
airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and
operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge
and skills necessary to achieve North Carolina State or National Registry EMT-Basic
certification. (2002 FA)
EMS-120 Intermediate Interventions 3 (2-3) S
Prerequisites: EMS-110
Corequisites: EMS-121, EMS-130, EMS-131
This course is designed to provide the necessary information for interventions
appropriate to the EMT-Intermediate and is required for intermediate certification.
Topics include automated external defibrillation, basic cardiac electrophysiology,
intravenous therapy, venipuncture, acid-base balance, and fluids and electrolytes.
Upon completion, students should be able to properly establish an IV line, obtain
venous blood, utilize AEDs, and correctly interpret arterial blood gases. (2002 FA)
EMS-121 EMS Clinical Practicum I 2 (0-6) S
Prerequisites: EMS-110
Corequisites: EMS-120, EMS-130, EMS-131
This course is the initial hospital and field internship and is required for intermediate
and paramedic certification. Emphasis is placed on intermediate-level care. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence with intermediatelevel
skills. (2002 FA)
EMS-130 Pharmacology I for EMS 2 (1-3) S
Prerequisites: EMS-110
Corequisites: EMS-120, EMS-121, EMS-131, MAT-060
This course introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology and medication
administration and is required for intermediate and paramedic certification. Topics
include terminology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, weights, measures, drug
calculations, legislation, and administration routes. Upon completion, students should
be able to accurately calculate drug dosages, properly administer medications, and
demonstrate general knowledge of pharmacology. (2000 FA)
EMS-131 Advanced Airway Management 2 (1-2) S
Prerequisites: EMS-110
Corequisites: EMS-120, EMS-121, EMS-130
This course is designed to provide advanced airway management techniques and is
required for intermediate and paramedic certification. Topics include respiratory