Paramedic Medicine, CA

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CODE: EMS-CT | TOTAL CREDITS: 49 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

SCHOOL: School of Business, Hospitality and Public Services

DEPARTMENT: Department of Criminal Justice and Emergency Services

SELECTIVE ADMISSION PROGRAM

This is a selective admission program. Applicants must submit a program application, EMS/Healthcare experience form, EMT and/or AEMT certifications, current CPR card, letters of recommendation, and transcripts documenting completion of prerequisite courses. Students accepted into the program will be responsible for additional program expenses including all necessary pre-clinical requirements.

GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program are located at www.csn.edu/gainful-employment.

DESCRIPTION

The objective of this certificate is to train students with the necessary cognitive, psychomotor, and affective behaviors to provide advanced life support in the pre-hospital setting and to provide the necessary coursework to be licensed in the State of Nevada and nationally certified. This limited entry program offers a comprehensive and in-depth study of advanced life support skills which include pharmacology, advanced airway management procedures and skills, ECG interpretation and electrical therapy. After completion of this certificate, students may then choose to complete the next phase of this program and earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Paramedic Medicine.

SPECIALIZED ACCREDITATION

The Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoA-EMSP). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, (727) 210-2350.

COMPUTATION & HUMAN RELATIONS COMPONENTS

Computation: EMS 125B
Human Relations: EMS 129B

ACADEMIC MAP

CSN MAP: CA Paramedic Medicine

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate effective critical thinking skills associated with treating the sick and injured.
Demonstrate competence and compassion commensurate for the entry-level Paramedic provider.
Display appropriate attitude and compassion towards patients, co-workers and other health care professionals.
Display and apply aggregate knowledge and practices of the professional Paramedic.
Recognize and apply current practices and procedures for medical traumatic emergencies.

General Education Requirements

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 3

Communications (3-5 Credits)

Major Requirements

TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 46

Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in a Certificate of Achievement program will not count toward graduation requirements.

EMS 125B - Pharmacology for Paramedics
and EMS 127B - Paramedic Clinical Practice I
and EMS 129B - Paramedic Fundamentals
and EMS 130B - Paramedic Assessment I
and EMS 145B - Essentials of Paramedic Medicine
and EMS 165B - Pathophysiology for Paramedics
and EMS 166B - Advanced Medical Care
and EMS 167B - Paramedic Clinical Practice II
and EMS 168B - Electrophysiology/Electrocardiography
and EMS 169B - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
and EMS 171B - Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
and EMS 172B - Vehicle Extrication for Paramedics
and EMS 173B - Paramedic Field Internship
and EMS 176B - Pediatrics for Paramedics
and EMS 185B - Advanced Trauma Care
and EMS 202B - Advanced ECG Interpretation
and EMS 230B - Paramedic Assessment II
and HHP 123 - Introduction to the Human Body
and HHP 124 - Introduction to the Human Body Computer Lab
and HIT 117 - Medical Terminology I
Other Requirements: Completion of an Advanced Emergency Medicine Technician course and National Certification of such by the start of the first semester.