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CPR including Foreign Body AirwayObstruction management, rescuebreathing, and chest compressions.The course meets the ADHS/OEMSrequirement for CPR certificationand is accepted for continuing educationcredits. Students who are currentlyCPR certified may challengethe course for recertification purposes.CR/NC, REMS 105 Portfolio Development(same as AJS, FSC 105)4 cr, 1 lec, 6 labDesigned to help personnel of LawEnforcement, Fire Science andEmergency Medical Services developa portfolio that details those priorlearning experiences that may be consideredfor college credit at ArizonaWestern College. CR/NCEMS 150 Emergency Care2 cr, 1.5 lec, 1 labTeaches the student to administer firstaid and cardiopulmonary resuscitationto improve personal judgementin cases of accident or illness, and todevelop the ability to render aid intime of emergency. Serves as CPRprerequisite for EMS 152.EMS 152 Basic Emergency MedicalTechnician12 cr, 7 lec, 8 lab, 2 clinIntensive study of all techniques ofemergency care currently consideredas responsibilities of the EmergencyMedical Technician. Developmentof skills in recognizing signs andsymptoms of illness and injury, andproper procedures of emergency care.Study of anatomy, physiology, triage,patient assessment, and stabilizationof patients.PRE: 1) Obtain a valid CPR card(Healthcare Provider or ProfessionalRescuer Level) prior to the first dayof class. 2) Submit a verification ofimmunization form signed by the AWCnurse on or before the first day of class.3) Tuberculin Intermediate Skin Test(PPD) with a negative result within180 days (6 months) of the beginningof class. 4) Obtain a minimum CPTreading score of 65. 5) Be at least 18years of age.Note: This course is regulated by theArizona Department of Health Servicesand some requirements may be differentfrom those normally associated with aCommunity College class.EMS 156 Basic EMT Refresher2 cr, 1.5 lec, 1 labThe Basic EMT Refresher course coversall techniques of emergency carecurrently considered the responsibilityof the EMT. It is designed to assuremaintenance of a high level of trainingand skills in pre-hospital care. Thiscourse is required for recertificationwith the National Registry of EMTs,but is not required for Arizona recertificationunless certification has lapsed.Further information on recertificationrequirements can be obtained by contactingADHS/OEMS. RPRE: Current certification/licensure asan EMT BasicEMS 291 ParamedicRefresher Program4 cr, 4 lecThis course meets Arizona andNational Registry EMT requirementsfor paramedic refresher/recertification.CR/NC, RCOREQ: Current certification as aparamedic in the state of Arizona, ormust meet the requirements of theDepartment of Health Services Bureauof EMS for out-of-state challengeEMS 293 ParamedicAcademy 115 cr, 11 lec, 8 labThe first of three modules designed toprepare the working EMT-B for certificationas a paramedic in the stateof Arizona.PRE: CPT reading score of 80 or higherCOREQ: Must meet the requirementsof the Arizona State Department ofHuman Services and be accepted intothe Paramedic Academy by the Directorof EMS or the Medical Director of EMS.Must meet the requirements listed in theParamedic Student HandbookEMS 294 ParamedicAcademy 215 cr, 11 lec, 8 labThis is the second of three modulesdesigned to prepare the working EMT-B for certification as a paramedic inthe state of Arizona.PRE: BIO 160 or BIO 201 and 202;EMS 293 with a minimum grade of BCOREQ: Must be accepted into theParamedic Academy and must meet therequirements listed in the ParamedicStudent HandbookEMS 295 ParamedicAcademy 315 cr, 11 lec, 8 labThis is the third of three modulesdesigned to prepare the working EMT-B for certification as a paramedic inthe state of Arizona.PRE: EMS 293 and 294 with a minimumgrade of BCOREQ: Must be accepted into theParamedic Academy and must meet therequirements listed in the ParamedicStudent Handbook.ENG 91 Spelling3 cr, 3 lecA study of the sounds of Englishand their spellings. A review of spellingprinciples and intensive drill.Recommended for any student whohas problems with spelling.166