Student Handbook and Catalog 2021-22 V2

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ELPT 1681 Cooperative Education - Electrical and Power
Transmission Installation/ Installer, General (1-0-6) Career-related
activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered
through an individualized agreement among the college, employer,
and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer,
the student combines classroom learning with work experience.
Includes a lecture component.
ELPT 2319 Programmable Logic Controllers I (2-4-3) Fundamental
concepts of programmable logic controllers, principles of
operation, and numbering systems as applied to electrical controls.
Prerequisite ELPT 1341 (Prerequisite or Corequisite)
ELPT 2323 Transformers (2-3-3) Transformer types, construction,
connections, protection, grounding, and associated safety
procedures. Prerequisite ELPT 2335
ELPT 2331 AC/DC Drives (2-4-3) Installation and maintenance
of alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) variable speed
drives with emphasis on application, operating characteristics, and
troubleshooting techniques.
ELPT 2335 Electrical Theory and Devices (2-3-3) Electrical and
electronic measuring devices and their applications to the use of
electrical power. Includes calculating and balancing single-phase
and three-phase systems. Prerequisite CETT 1305 or MATH 1316
ELPT 2339 Electrical Power Distribution (2-2-3) Design, operation,
and technical details of modern power distribution systems
including generating equipment, transmission lines, plant
distribution, and protective devices. Includes calculations of fault
current, system load analysis, rates, and power economics.
ELPT 2343 Electrical Systems Design (2-3-3) Electrical design of
commercial and/or industrial projects including building layout,
types of equipment, placement, sizing of electrical equipment,
and all electrical calculations according to the requirements of the
National Electrical Code (NEC). Prerequisite DFTG 1313, EEIR 1309
or ELPT 2339
ELPT 2347 Electrical Testing and Maintenance (2-4-3) Proper
and safe use of electrical power equipment test devices and the
interpretation of test results. Includes protective relay testing and
calibration, direct current (DC) testing, insulation power factor
testing, and medium voltage switchgear.
EMSP
EMSP 1261 Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician
(EMT Paramedic) (0-0-2) A health-related work-based learning
experience that enables the student to apply specialized
occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is
provided by the clinical professional.
EMSP 1355 Trauma Management (2-3-3) Knowledge and skills in
the assessment and management of patients with traumatic injuries.
EMSP 1356 Patient Assessment and Airway Management (2-4-
3) Knowledge and skills required to perform patient assessment,
airway management, and artificial ventilation.
EMSP 1438 Introduction to Advanced Practice (3-4-4) Fundamental
elements associated with emergency medical services to include
preparatory practices, pathophysiology, medication administration,
and related topics.
EMSP 1501 Emergency Medical Technician (3-8-5) Preparation for
certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
EMSP 2143 Assessment Based Management (0-4-1) A summarative
experience covering comprehensive, assessment-based patient care
management for the paramedic level.
EMSP 2161 Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician
(EMT Paramedic) (0-0-1) A health-related work-based learning
experience that enables the student to apply specialized
occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is
provided by the clinical professional.
EMSP 2167 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Emergency Medical
Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (0-0-1) Practical, general
workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan
developed by the employer, college, and student.
EMSP 2168 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Emergency Medical
Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (0-0-1) Practical, general
workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan
developed by the employer, college, and student.
EMSP 2169 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Emergency Medical
Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (0-0-1) Practical, general
workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan
developed by the employer, college, and student.
EMSP 2205 EMS Operations (1-3-2) Knowledge and skills to safely
manage multi-casualty incidents and rescue situations; utilize
air medical resources; identify hazardous materials and other
specialized incidents.
EMSP 2206 Emergency Pharmacology (2-1-2) A study of drug
classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, routes of
administration, and calculation of dosages.
EMSP 2237 Emergency Procedures (0-6-2) Application of
emergency medical procedures. This course was designed to be
repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
EMSP 2262 Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician
(emt Paramedic) (0-0-2) A health-related work-based learning
experience that enables the student to apply specialized
occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is
provided by the clinical professional.
EMSP 2330 Special Populations (2-3-3) Knowledge and skills
necessary to assess and manage ill or injured patients in diverse
populations to include neonatology, pediatrics, geriatrics, and other
related topics.
EMSP 2434 Medical Emergencies (3-4-4) Knowledge and
skills in the assessment and management of patients with
medical emergencies, including medical overview, neurology,
gastroenterology, immunology, pulmonology, urology, hematology,
endocrinology, toxicology, and other related topics.
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