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General Course Descriptions - Houston Community College System

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elpt 2364 prACtiCuM (or Field<br />

experienCe) - eleCtriCAl And<br />

poWer trAnsMission instAller,<br />

poWer teCHnology<br />

prerequisite: department Approval<br />

Credit: 3 (30 lab)<br />

Practical general workplace training supported by<br />

an individualized learning plan developed by the<br />

employer, college and student .<br />

elpt 2365 prACtiCuM (or Field<br />

experienCe) - eleCtriCAl And<br />

poWer trAnsMission instAller,<br />

industriAl AutoMAtion<br />

prerequisite: department Approval<br />

Credit: 3 (30 lab)<br />

Practical general workplace training supported by<br />

an individualized learning plan developed by the<br />

employer, college and student .<br />

elpt 2419 progrAMMABle logiC<br />

Controllers i<br />

prerequisite: elMt 1301 or<br />

department Approval<br />

Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 2 lab)<br />

Fundamental concepts of programmable logic<br />

controllers, principles of operation, and numbering<br />

systems as applied to electrical controls .<br />

elpt 2449 industriAl<br />

AutoMAtion<br />

prerequisite/Corequisite: elpt 2455<br />

Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 2 lab)<br />

Electrical control systems, applications, and interfacing<br />

utilized in industrial automation .<br />

elpt 2455 progrAMMABle logiC<br />

Controllers ii<br />

prerequisite: elpt 2419<br />

Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 2 lab)<br />

Advanced concepts in programmable logic controllers<br />

and their applications and interfacing to industrial<br />

controls .<br />

eMsp 1160 CliniCAl-eMt BAsiC<br />

Corequisite: eMsp 1401<br />

Credit: 1 (3 lab)<br />

A health-related work-based learning experience that<br />

enables the student to apply specialized occupational<br />

theory, skills, and concepts . Direct supervision is<br />

provided by the clinical professional .<br />

eMsp 1263 CliniCAl<br />

FoundAtions<br />

Corequisite: eMsp 1356<br />

Credit: 2 (9 lab)<br />

A health-related work-based learning experience that<br />

enables the student to apply specialized occupational<br />

theory, skills, and concepts . Direct supervision is<br />

provided by the clinical professional .<br />

eMsp 1338 introduCtion to<br />

AdVAnCed prACtiCe<br />

Corequisite: eMsp 2248, eMsp 1356, eMsp<br />

1263<br />

Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)<br />

An exploration of the foundations necessary for<br />

mastery of the advanced topics of clinical practice<br />

out of the hospital .<br />

eMsp 1355 trAuMA MAnAgeMent<br />

Corequisite: eMsp 2444, eMsp 2160<br />

Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)<br />

A detailed study of the knowledge and skills in<br />

the assessment and management of patients with<br />

traumatic injuries .<br />

eMsp 1356 pAtient AssessMent<br />

And AirWAy MAnAgeMent<br />

Corequisite: eMsp 1338, eMsp 2248, eMsp<br />

1263<br />

Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)<br />

A detailed study of the knowledge and skills<br />

required to perform patient assessment and airway<br />

management .<br />

eMsp 1391 speCiAl topiCs<br />

in eMs<br />

Corequisite: eMsp 2261<br />

Credit: 3 (3 lecture)<br />

Topics address recently identified current events, skills,<br />

knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent<br />

to the technology or occupation and relevant to the<br />

professional development of the student .<br />

eMsp 1401 eMergenCy MediCAl<br />

teCHniCiAn–BAsiC<br />

Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 4 lab)<br />

Introduction to the level of Emergency Medical<br />

Technician (EMT)-Basic . Includes all the skills<br />

necessary to provide emergency medical care at a<br />

basic life support level with an ambulance service or<br />

other specialized services .<br />

eMsp 2135 AdVAnCed CArdiAC<br />

liFe support<br />

Credit: 1 (2 lab)<br />

Skill development for professional personnel practicing<br />

in critical care units, emergency departments, and<br />

paramedic ambulances . Establishes a system of<br />

protocols for management of the patient experiencing<br />

cardiac difficulties .<br />

eMsp 2160 CliniCAl - eMergenCy<br />

MediCAl teCHnology/<br />

teCHniCiAn (eMt pArAMediC)/<br />

CArdiology<br />

Corequisite: eMsp 2444<br />

Credit: 1 (5 lab)<br />

A health-related work-based learning experience that<br />

enables the student to apply specialized occupational<br />

theory, skills, and concepts . Direct supervision is<br />

provided by the clinical professional .<br />

eMsp 2243 AssessMent BAsed<br />

MAnAgeMent<br />

Corequisite: eMsp 2338, eMsp 2261<br />

Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 4 lab)<br />

Comprehensive, assessment-based patient care<br />

management . Includes specific care when dealing<br />

with pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs<br />

patients .<br />

eMsp 2248 eMergenCy<br />

pHArMACology<br />

Corequisite: eMsp 1338, eMsp 1356, eMsp<br />

1263<br />

Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 4 lab)<br />

A comprehensive course covering all aspects of the<br />

utilization of medications for treating emergency<br />

situations . <strong>Course</strong> is designed to complement<br />

Cardiology, Special Populations, and Medical<br />

Emergency courses .<br />

<strong>Course</strong> desCriptions<br />

246<br />

eMsp 2260 CliniCAl- eMergenCy<br />

MediCAl teCHnology/<br />

teCHniCiAn (eMt pArAMediC)/<br />

speCiAl populAtions<br />

Corequisite: eMsp 2330<br />

Credit: 2 (9 lab)<br />

A health-related work-based learning experience that<br />

enables the student to apply specialized occupational<br />

theory, skills, and concepts . Direct supervision is<br />

provided by the clinical professional .<br />

eMsp 2261 CliniCAl- eMergenCy<br />

MediCAl teCHnology/<br />

teCHniCiAn (eMt pArAMediC)/<br />

Field<br />

Corequisite: eMsp 2338<br />

Credit: 2 (9 lab)<br />

A health-related work-based learning experience that<br />

enables the student to apply specialized occupational<br />

theory, skills, and concepts . Direct supervision is<br />

provided by the clinical professional .<br />

eMsp 2330 speCiAl populAtions<br />

Corequisite: eMsp 2434, eMsp 2260<br />

Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)<br />

A detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary<br />

to reach competence in the assessment and<br />

management of ill or injured patients in nontraditional<br />

populations .<br />

eMsp 2338 eMs operAtions<br />

Corequisite: eMsp 2243, eMsp 2261<br />

Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)<br />

A detailed study of the knowledge and skills to safely<br />

manage the scene of an emergency .<br />

eMsp 2352 eMergenCy MediCAl<br />

serViCes reseArCH<br />

Corequisite: eMsp 2243, eMsp 2261<br />

Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 2 lab)<br />

Primary and/or secondary research in current and<br />

emerging issues in EMS . Basic research principles,<br />

scientific inquiry, and interpretation of professional<br />

literature are emphasized .<br />

eMsp 2434 MediCAl eMergenCies<br />

Corequisite: eMsp 2330, eMsp 2260<br />

Credit: 4 (4 lecture, 1 lab)<br />

A detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary<br />

to reach competence in the assessment and<br />

management of patients with medical emergencies .<br />

eMsp 2444 CArdiology<br />

Corequisite: eMsp 1355, eMsp 2160<br />

Credit: 4 (2 lecture, 6 lab)<br />

Assessment and management of patients with<br />

cardiac emergencies . Includes basic dysrhythmia<br />

interpretation, recognition of 12-lead EKGs for<br />

field diagnosis, and electrical and pharmacological<br />

interventions .<br />

engl 0100 deVelopMentAl<br />

englisH<br />

Credit: 1 (1 lecture)<br />

An individualized curriculum intended for students who<br />

have completed one of the college developmental<br />

English sequences (through ENGL 0310 or ENGL<br />

0349), but have yet to demonstrate the appropriate<br />

ENGL 0100 standard . Counselor’s or department<br />

chair approval required .

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