2010-11 Course Catalog - Century College

6 Programs of Studycare Provider CPR card required prior to the end of EMT course. TheAHA Healthcare Provider CPR course may be taken concurrently withEMT course3. Students must successfully pass the MN Human Services Departmentand Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB) backgroundstudyCareer/Occupational Requirements:EMSB 1020 Emergency Medical Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Additional Requirements:Completion of EMSB 1020 with a grade of “C” or higherCertificateEmergency Medical ServicesTotal number of credits: 16Program Description: This certificate provides a perfect exit pointfor the student who is not intending to continue through all stagesof the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program to the paramediclevel, or for currently certified paramedics desiring a credential. Itformalizes successful completion of basic life support (BLS) coursework.Additionally, should the student elect to proceed with the Associate inApplied Science in Public Safety Degree, this certificate completes oneof the specialty tracks.Career/Occupational Requirements: 13 creditsEMSB 1020 Emergency Medical Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6EMS 1025 EMS Interventions I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5EMS 1026 EMS Interventions II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Electives: 3 creditsSelect at least 3 credits from the following:(One of the listed courses is a prerequisite to the Paramedic Program.)COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COMM 1041 Small Group Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ENGL 1021 Composition I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4(or electives as approved by the EMS Program Director)*Not accepted as Goal 1 in Nursing-Paramedic Mobility TrackDiplomaEmergency Medical Services-ParamedicTotal number of credits: 59Program Description: This program is for EMTs looking to advancetheir education to the paramedic level. Upon completion of the program,students may find career opportunities with ambulance services, policedepartments, fire departments, rescue departments, hospitals, andclinics. The program meets the criteria for education of Paramedics asrecommended by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The CenturyCollege Paramedic Program has been accredited by the Committeeon Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions(CoAEMSP) since 1987. Students are eligible to complete the NationalRegistry exam for Paramedics upon successful completion of theprogram.Application Requirements:1. A completed Century College application2. An official high school transcript verifying graduation or an officialGED certificate3. Assessment score placement in MATH 0030/1000 or above, or completionof MATH 0010 with a grade of “C” or higher, or completion ofMATH 1000 with a grade of “C” or higher4. Assessment score placement into RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG0090 with a grade of “C” or higher5. Assessment score placement in ENGL 1021, or completion of ENGL0090 with a grade of “C” or higher6. Completion of one of the following: COMM 1021*, COMM 1031,COMM 1041, COMM 1051, or ENGL 1021 with a grade of “C” orhigher7. Verification of current EMT certification (any state certification)8. Documentation of 50 911-generated ambulance runs, which mustinclude patient treatment and/or transport. At least 50% must havebeen completed within two years of acceptance into this program.These must be completed after EMT certification. The run log mustinclude the date, nature of the run, and involvement. Each page mustalso include the supervisor’s signature and phone numberORSuccessful completion of EMS 1025 and EMS 1026 with a grade of“B” or higher in each (can be taken in the same semester)9. A valid driver’s license10. A current AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider certification.*Not accepted as Goal 1 in Nursing-Paramedic Mobility TrackCareer/Occupational Requirements: 56 creditsEMSP 1041 Introduction to Paramedics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5EMSP 1046 Advanced Assessment, Communication,and Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3EMSP 1048 Advanced EMS Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3EMSP 1049 Advanced EMS Pharmacology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4EMSP 1053 Advanced Medical Emergencies I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4EMSP 1054 Advanced Medical Emergencies II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4EMSP 1060 Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care I. . . . . . . . . . . . 2EMSP 1061 Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care II . . . . . . . . . . . 4EMSP 1064 Advanced Prehospital Trauma Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2EMSP 1066 Prehospital Special Populations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4EMSP 1070 Paramedic Preparation and Assessment . . . . . . . . . 3EMSP 1071 Advanced Clinical Practicum I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3EMSP 1072 Advanced Clinical Practicum II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3EMSP 1075 Advanced Life Support Practicum I . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4EMSP 1076 Advanced Life Support Practicum II. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3EMSP 1077 Advanced Life Support Practicum III . . . . . . . . . . . . 3EMSP 1080 Integration and Transition to theParamedic Role. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Century College 2010-2011