2010-11 Course Catalog - Century College

learn to recognize circumstances in theeducation environment which may have legalconsequences.Recommendation: Assessment scoreplacement in RDNG 1000 or above, orcompletion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C”or higher.Writing Support Strategiesor ParaeducatorsEDUC 2055 3 CreditsThis course is designed to provide studentswith the skills necessary to support andreinforce the instruction of K-12 students inwriting following written and oral lesson plansdeveloped by licensed teachers. Students willlearn instructional strategies in writing, willbe trained in all required competencies forparaeducators in the academic area of writing,and may observe and practice writing-supportskills in K-12 settings off campus.Prerequisite: Assessment score placementin ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090with a grade of “C” or higher, and assessmentscore placement in RDNG 1000 or above orcompletion of RDNG 0090 with a grade of “C”or higher.Special Education Issues for EducatorsEDUC 2070 3 CreditsThis course provides a foundation ofknowledge and practice pertaining to specialeducation, with an emphasis on the role ofthe classroom teacher and the paraeducatorin the EC-12 school system. Assignments mayinclude off-site field experience.Prerequisite: Assessment score placementinto RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0090with a “C” or better. Recommendation:Completion of EDUC 1020.Emergency MedicalServicesNote: Prior to registering for any EMScourse students must attend a newstudent orientation session.AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider (CPR)EMS 1010 1 CreditThe focus of this course is on basic lifesupport of the cardiac and/or respiratory arrestvictim for the healthcare provider. The courseincludes adult, child, and infant CPR skills,including AED, in both the out-of-hospitaland in-hospital settings. An American HeartAssociation BLS for the Health Care Providercard provided at successful completion ofcourse.Note: For basic level American Red Cross CPR,see HLTH 1005. Student must be physicallyable to do CPR skills on a manikin.First ResponderEMS 1015 2 CreditsThis course is designed to provide the FirstResponder at a scene of a medical or traumaemergency the necessary knowledge andskill to manage patient care until the arrivalof ambulance personnel. Obtaining AHAHealthcare Provider CPR certification is acomponent of this course. Student must beable to perform physical tasks to completecourse requirements.Restriction: As a result of 1999 MinnesotaLegislation, First Responders whohave committed misdemeanors, grossmisdemeanors, or felonies may not qualify toobtain initial certification or recertification asa Minnesota First Responder. Students whoseFirst Responder status has expired for greaterthan one year are not allowed to take the FirstResponder Refresher course. (Expiration ofgreater than one year will result in retaking aFirst Responder course to gain certification inMinnesota).First Responder - RefresherEMS 1017 1 CreditThis course, approved by the MinnesotaEMSRB, will refresh the student to the mostcurrent First Responder standards in the stateof Minnesota. It is intended as a refresher onrevised emergency care skills and techniquesfor re-certification. Renewing AHA HealthcareProvider CPR certification is a componentof this course. Successful completion willresult in a renewed two-year certification asa Minnesota First Responder. Student mustbe able to perform physical tasks to completecourse requirements.Prerequisite: Must provide MinnesotaFirst Responder number and valid expirationdate. Restriction: As a result of 1999Minnesota Legislation, First Responderswho have committed misdemeanors, gross7 Course Descriptionsmisdemeanors, or felonies may not qualifyto regain certification as a Minnesota FirstResponder. Students whose First Responderstatus has expired for greater than one yearare not allowed to take the First ResponderRefresher course. (Expiration of greaterthan one year will result in retaking a FirstResponder course to gain certification inMinnesota.).EMS Interventions IEMS 1025 5 CreditsThis course enhances the current EMT’sbasic life support (BLS) skills and preparesthe student to assist in advanced proceduresand assessment techniques. Underparamedic instructor guidance, the studentwill synthesize and apply theories and skillslearned throughout the class in order to assista paramedic. Emphasis will be placed uponteam leading, critical thinking, prioritization,assessment, therapeutic communication, andlife-saving interventions. Students must beable to perform physical tasks to completecourse requirements. Successful completionof this class, along with EMS 1026, with agrade of “B” or higher will meet the 50-runrequirement for entrance into the CenturyCollege Paramedic Program.Prerequisite: Current state EMT certification;current American Heart Association (AHA)BLS for the Healthcare Provider certification.Recommendation: Basic word processingskills.EMS Interventions IIEMS 1026 2 CreditsThis advanced practicum provides the EMTwith opportunities in entry-level and advancedcare with a fire department or ambulanceprovider. Under paramedic instructor and/orparamedic preceptor guidance, the studentwill synthesize and apply theories and skillslearned throughout the class, to assist aparamedic. Emphasis will be placed uponteam leading, critical thinking, prioritization,assessment, therapeutic communication, andlife-saving interventions. Students must beable to perform physical tasks to completecourse requirements. Successful completionof this class, along with EMS 1025, with agrade of “B” or higher will meet the 50-runrequirement for entrance into the CenturyCollege Paramedic Program.Prerequisite: Successful completion of651.779.3300 133