Emergency Medical Services*

*Pending approval by the Illinois Community College Board.

EMS 110 Emergency Medical Technician Training (4-6) 7 hrs.
Provides entry-level emergency medical care knowledge and skills associated with the delivery of Basic Life Support (BLS) as defined by the State of Illinois EMS Act and the EMS Rules. Meets all requirements of the Federal Department of Transportation EMT-B training curriculum and has been approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Division of EMS and Highway Safety. (Formerly HSC 110.) (NOTE: This course has special admission requirements. Contact the Admissions Office for details. This course is offered at Northwest Community Hospital.)

EMS 210 Paramedic I–Preparatory (5-2) 6 hrs.
Provides classroom training to enable students to become state-certified paramedics. Examines the role and responsibility of the paramedic in the health care delivery system, review of medical terminology, and medical, legal, ethical and regulatory issues. Includes an overview of the human body systems, in-depth study of the respiratory system, principles of physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology. Concludes with techniques for performing comprehensive physical examinations.
Prerequisite:
EMS 110 with a grade of “C” or better, and admission to the program.

EMS 211 Paramedic II–Medical Emergencies I (5-2) 6 hrs.
Provides an in-depth study of the pulmonary and cardiac anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on the structure, function and electrical conduction system of the heart, pathophysiology, and emergency management of acute cardiac syndromes. Mastery of 3-lead electrocardiography (ECG) interpretation and drugs and interventions used during emergency cardiac care including transcutaneous pacing, cardioversion, and defibrillation. An introduction of 12-lead ECG monitoring and interpretation is presented.
Prerequisite:
EMS 2 10 with a grade of “C” or better, and program coordinator approval.

EMS 212 Paramedic II–Medical Emergencies II (5-8) 6 hrs.
Presents acute and chronic disorders of the endocrine, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, neurological, and hernatopoietic systems and their emergency management. Covers the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system, gynecological emergencies, sexual assaults, and emergency childbirth, complications of pregnancy and delivery, and care/resuscitation of the neonates. Includes pediatric medical and traumatic emergencies with emphasis on the variations in pediatric presentations of the same disorders studied in adults. Also included are toxicology and substance abuse, environmental emergencies, and infectious and communicable diseases.
Prerequisite:
EMS 211 with a grade of “C” or better, and program coordinator approval.

EMS 213 Paramedic III–Trauma Emergencies and Special Clients (2-11) 3 hrs.
Introduces students to the forces that produce injury on each body system and to related assessment of Basic Life Support (BLS) techniques. Establishes the identification and management techniques of various medical emergencies including pediatric and neonatal transport, special patient populations, extrication-rescue techniques, and transport techniques used in various settings including Advanced Life Support (ALS) response to home care patients. Introduces students to behavioral and psychiatric emergencies. Demonstrates concepts related to medical incident command and disaster management for mass casualty incidents and crime scene responses.
Prerequisite:
EMS 212 with a grade of “C” or better, and program coordinator approval.

EMS 214 Paramedic–Hospital Internship (0-13) 2 hrs.
Provides a minimum of 232 hospital clinical rotation hours with a variety of experiences and situations that challenge and encourage the student to achieve a safe, entry-level mastery of EMS skills in a controlled environment and under the direct supervision of a hospital assigned preceptor. Rotations include the following areas: emergency room, critical care units, labor and delivery rooms, operating rooms, pediatric units, psychiatric units/mental health unit, IV therapy, and respiratory therapy.
Prerequisite:
EMS 213 with a grade of “C” or better and program coordinator approval.

EMS 215 Paramedic–Field Internship (0-20) 3 hrs.
Integrates the contextual, integrative and adaptive theoretical concepts and practical skills using critical judgment skills acquired during the didactic and hospital clinical rotation. The 384 hours of actual ambulance service is under the direct supervision of a certified paramedic, and is divided into two phases of ascending mastery and accountability with each phase having a minimum number of patient care contacts and competencies.
Prerequisite:
EMS 214 with a grade of “C” or better, and program coordinator approval.
Corequisite:
EMS 216.

EMS 216 Paramedic Seminar (3-0) 3 hrs.
Explores current issues in emergency medical technology and the emergency medical system. Weekly seminars allow the provisional paramedic to integrate and apply all didactic concepts to actual studies; to exchange experiences with other provisional paramedics; and to gain insight into the actual responsibilities of working on a paramedic ambulance. Prepares students to challenge the final written and practical examinations as well as the State of Illinois Licensure examination for paramedics.
Prerequisite:
EMS 214 with a grade of “C” or better, and program coordinator approval.
Corequisite:
EMS 215.