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Emergency Medical Science/MICT (EMS)

Courses

EMS 121   CPR I - Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (1 Hour)

This course provides an overview of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, a discussion of medical and environmental emergencies leading to the need for CPR, and an introduction to diagnostic signs and triage, as well as insight into the structure and function of the emergency medical services system. The most current practical CPR skills will be taught, including CPR, AED, and airway obstruction techniques for adults, children and infants. Upon successful completion of all American Heart Association standards, the student will receive affirmation at the Healthcare Provider level. 4 hrs. lecture, lab/wk. for 5 wks. This course will meet the general education requirement for Health and/or Physical Education.

EMS 128   EMS First Responder (5 Hours)

This course is designed to provide training in emergency medical care for those who are apt to be the first persons responding to an emergency incident. Fire, police, civil defense personnel, school bus drivers, day-care providers, utility workers and industrial workers are a few examples of those persons who would benefit from this training. The student will receive both didactic and psychomotor skills training in CPR, patient assessment, fracture management, airway management and trauma management. Successful completion of this course with a minimum grade of "C" will enable the student to sit for the First Responder certification exam administered by the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services. The First Responder course meets the standards for Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) training and testing. 6 hrs. lecture, 6.5 hrs. lab/wk. for 8 wks. (average).

EMS 131   Emergency Medical Technician* (10 Hours)

Prerequisites: Successful completion of an Emergency Medical Responder or First Responder course with a 'C' or higher OR an Associate Degree or greater OR Program Director review of previous experience

This program is designed for individuals interested in providing medical care to patients in the pre-hospital setting. It will provide the participants with opportunities to gain information, skills and attitudes necessary for certification and practice as an emergency medical technician (EMT) in the state of Kansas. This program has been approved by the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services (BEMS). It addresses information and techniques currently considered the responsibility of the EMT according to the United States Department of Transportation, National Standard Curriculum. The program consists of didactic instruction, practical skill training and clinical experience. Students are also required to attend Saturday session(s) as necessary. Saturday dates and times will be announced during the first class session. Classroom instruction includes anatomy, physiology, recognition and care of medical emergencies and trauma-related injuries. CPR, bandaging, splinting, childbirth techniques and airway management are among the skills taught. An extrication session will give students hands-on experience with automobile accident situations. Upon instructor recommendation, students will participate in clinical and field observation. All transportation to and from off-campus sites is the responsibility of the student. Students completing this course with a minimum grade of "C" will be allowed to sit for the Kansas EMT State Certification examination and receive JCCC certificate of completion. Enrollment in this course requires that you be current in payment of a professional liability fee of $16.00. This fee is required once per calendar year based on enrollment in selected courses and must be in place prior to the start of classes. Students will be notified via their JCCC student email account if they are required to pay a $16 fee. 5.5 hrs. lecture, 7 hrs. instructional lab/wk.

EMS 133   Emergency Medical Technician Practicum* (3 Hours)

Prerequisites: EMS 130 or EMS 131 or equivalent and a copy of current EMT-B card

EMT Practicum is designed to give the newly certified EMT-B the additional skills and confidence needed to successfully compete for a position as an EMT-B with an EMS service. Skills will include ambulance operation, driving, map reading, insurance billing and unit maintenance. This course will also provide high-fidelity scenario training in all aspects of the EMS call as well as extensive field lab time with a local EMS service. Students will participate in realistic medical emergency scenarios with "actors" playing life-like patients and bystanders as well as numerous field internship shifts on a licensed ambulance. Students will work through all phases of an ambulance call. They will be presented with complex patient care situations that require the development of critical thinking and decision-making skills. Students will be tested on their ability to lead a team of pre-hospital caregivers in the diagnosis, proper treatment and evacuation of a patient. Scenario simulations will be set up to be as life-like as possible. Enrollment in this course requires that you be current in payment of a professional liability fee of $16.00. This fee is required once per calendar year based on enrollment in selected courses and must be in place prior to the start of classes. Students will be notified via their JCCC student email account if they are required to pay a $16 fee. 2 hrs. lecture, 10 hrs. lab/wk. This course is only offered in the summer.

EMS 140   Basic Cardiology and EKG Recognition* (3 Hours)

Prerequisites: Prospective students should be certified in a health profession, i.e

The health care worker with an understanding of ECG tracing will function more effectively when providing care for the cardiac patient. Increasing numbers of professionals are being called upon to utilize ECG tracing in their work settings, but without adequate knowledge of its use. This course will serve as both continuing education and the preparation for the job entry and/or job advancement. During the course, students will learn to apply monitoring and 12-lead electrodes, diagnose ECG dysrhythmias and infarct locations, treat ECG dysrhythmias, and defibrillate ventricular fibrillation. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

EMS 206   Training Officer I* (1 Hour)

Prerequisites: Kansas Board of EMS certification at the Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) level or above and approval of the course instructor

This course is a requirement for the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services (KSBEMS) certification as a Training Officer (TO). The course is intended to prepare the student to plan, implement, coordinate, teach and evaluate continuing education programs. The course is a prerequisite for Training Officer II. 15 hrs. lecture, 5 hrs. lab total.

EMS 207   Training Officer II* (2 Hours)

Prerequisites: Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services certification at the provider level the student wishes to teach, completion of EMS 206 Training Officer I and approval of the course instructor

This course is a requirement for the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services (KSBEMS) certification as a Training Officer (TP). The course is intended to prepare the student to plan, implement, coordinate, teach and evaluate continuing education programs. As a TOII a student will also be qualified to plan, implement, coordinate, teach and evaluate Initial Instruction Programs for the First Responder level of certification in Kansas. 33 hrs. lecture, 7 hrs. lab total.

EMS 210   Emergency Medical Services Instructor Coordinator* (5 Hours)

Prerequisites: Prospective students must meet all the requirements for selection as set forth by the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services, which includes certification as a care provider, documentation of pre-hospital experience and successful completion of the BEMS pre-selection process

This course covers the basic tenets of adult education as they apply to teaching emergency medical services provider courses. Students are oriented to all Kansas requirements for conducting initial courses of instruction for ambulance attendants. Successful completion will be the first step toward certification as a Kansas EMS instructor coordinator. This program has been approved by the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services (BEMS). It addresses information and techniques currently considered the responsibility of the EMT-IC according to the United States Department of Transportation, National Standard Curriculum. 5 hrs. lecture-demonstration/wk. for 8 wks.

EMS 220   MICT I* (10 Hours)

Prerequisites: Admission to the MICT program

MICT I is the first of four courses in advanced out-of-hospital emergency medical care leading to the opportunity to sit for the National Registry Examination for Paramedics. In this narrowly focused but intense foundational course, the paramedic student will gain a significant knowledge of patient assessment, pharmacology and medication administration techniques, electrocardiography, advanced airway management, and paramedic scope of practice. Much material will be covered rapidly, and emphasis is on organization, internalization and synthesis of the basic knowledge of the discipline in this 10-week course. Additionally, during the initial psychomotor teaching labs, students will gain the ability to assess patients, administer medications, treat dysrhythmias and manage the airway through manikin practice. Enrollment in this course requires that you be current in payment of a professional liability fee of $16.00. This fee is required once per calendar year based on enrollment in selected courses and must be in place prior to the start of classes. Students will be notified via their JCCC student email account if they are required to pay a $16 fee. 192 hrs. integrated lecture/lab.

EMS 225   MICT II* (10 Hours)

Prerequisites: EMS 220 with a grade of "C" or higher

MICT II is the second of four courses in advanced out-of-hospital emergency medical care leading to the opportunity to sit for the National Registry Examination for Paramedics. This course builds on the foundational knowledge developed in MICT I and covers advanced management of medical and trauma emergencies in the out-of-hospital environment. Much material will be covered rapidly, and emphasis is on organization, internalization, synthesis and application of the basic knowledge of the discipline in this 10-week course. Students demonstrate competency at motor skill performance, and extensive simulation practice is afforded. Students begin field observation with a paramedic ambulance crew and complete an Advanced Cardiac Life Support Course. 314 hrs. integrated lecture/lab/field experience.

EMS 230   MICT III Clinicals* (12 Hours)

Prerequisites: EMS 225 with a grade of "C" or higher

MICT III is the third of four courses in advanced out-of-hospital emergency medical care leading to the opportunity to sit for the National Registry Examination for Paramedics. During MICT III, paramedic students have the opportunity to take the knowledge and skills gained in MICT I and II and apply them in actual supervised clinical practice. MICT III represents a brief, intense 14-week course in which knowledge and skills are synthesized and applied to patients under supervision of physicians and nurses in clinical practice in the emergency department, critical care unit, surgery/ recovery room, labor/delivery room, pediatric emergency department and burn center. Field observation lab and classroom and laboratory review are included as well. Enrollment in this course requires that you be current in payment of a professional liability fee of $16.00. This fee is required once per calendar year based on enrollment in selected courses and must be in place prior to the start of classes. Students will be notified via their JCCC student email account if they are required to pay a $16 fee. 622 hrs. integrated lecture/lab and field/clinical experience.

EMS 271   MICT IV Field Internship* (15 Hours)

Prerequisites: EMS 230 with a grade of "C" or higher

MICT IV is the final of four courses in advanced out-of-hospital emergency medical care leading to the opportunity to sit for the National Registry Examination for Paramedics. During MICT IV, paramedic students have the opportunity to take the knowledge and skills gained in MICT I, II and III and apply them in an actual practice environment. MICT IV represents an intense 4-month course in which knowledge, skills and professional behaviors are synthesized and applied to victims of sudden trauma or medical emergencies under supervision of paramedic preceptors at the emergency scene and in the ambulance. Entry-level competence into the profession is demonstrated as the student demonstrates the ability to assess the scene and the patient, develop a plan for therapeutic intervention as well as scene management, and effectively lead the out-of-hospital resuscitation team's effort. Classroom and laboratory review are included. Enrollment in this course requires that you be current in payment of a professional liability fee of $16.00. This fee is required once per calendar year based on enrollment in selected courses and must be in place prior to the start of classes. Students will be notified via their JCCC student email account if they are required to pay a $16 fee. 810 hrs. integrated lecture/ lab and field/clinical experience.