EMT-101: EMT Basic Part I

[ Offered FA/WI term(s) | 5 - credits ]

44 lecture, 33 lab hrs/term Develops skills and training at the basic life support (BLS) level. Includes signs and symptoms of illness and injury, initial treatment, stabilization, and transportation. Focuses on: introduction to EMS, airway management, and patient assessment. Recommended: Pass RD-090 or placement in RD-115, pass WR-095 or placement in WR-121, pass MTH-060 with a "C" or better or placement in MTH-065. Prerequisite: AHA CPR-Healthcare Provider or equivalent.

EMT-102: EMT Basic Part II

[ Offered WI/SP term(s) | 5 - credits ]

44 lecture, 33 lab, 16 field hrs/term Continuation of EMT 101. Focuses on: medical and trauma emergencies, EMS operations, and special populations. Includes 16 hours of observational time in an emergency department and with an EMS unit. Prerequisite: Pass EMT-101.

EMT-105: Intro to Emergency Medical Services

[ Offered Fall Term term(s) | 3 - credits ]

33 lecture hrs/term Introduces the student to EMS. Examines the career path for paramedics. Explores structure and function of EMS systems. Includes roles and responsibilities, operations, medico-legal consideration, stress management, blood borne pathogens, and other Oregon specific content.

EMT-107: EMT Rescue

[ Offered Spring Term term(s) | 3 - credits ]

33 lecture, 16 field/observation hrs/term Covers EMS operational areas including: rescue practices, standard and rapid patient extrication, introduction to heavy extrication, control of rescue oparations, scene safety, and more. Prerequisite: Pass EMT-101.

EMT-108: Emergency Response Patient Transportatio

[ Offered Spring Term term(s) | 2 - credits ]

11 lecture, 33 lab hours/term Covers ambulance operations, laws, maintenance and safety, emergency response driving and route planning. Required credits for the CCC one-year EMT certificate program. Required for transferring to two-year AAS-EMT program. Prerequisite: Pass EMT-101.

EMT-109: Emerg Respns Communication/Documentation

[ Offered Spring Term term(s) | 2 - credits ]

22 lecture hrs/term Covers principles of communication via verbal, written and electronic modes in the provision of EMS. Documentation of the elements of patient assessment, patient care and transport, communication systems, radio types, reports, codes and correct techniques. Required credits for the CCC one-year EMT certificate program. Required for transferring to two-year AAS-EMT program. Prerequisite: Pass EMT-101.

EMT-116: Oregon EMT Intermediate Part 1

[ Offered Fall Term term(s) | 5 - credits ]

44 lecture, 33 lab hrs/term Theory and practice of the EMT Intermediate in the state of Oregon. Focus on: airway management, IV therapy, pharmacology, drug calculations. Successful completion required to sit for state certification examination. Prerequisites: Current State of Oregon EMT-Basic certification in good standing, AHA Healthcare Provider CPR or equivalent, and EMS agency affiliation with medical director letter of recommendation.

EMT-117: Oregon EMT Intermediate Part II

[ Offered Winter Term term(s) | 5 - credits ]

44 lecture, 33 lab hrs/term Continuation of EMT-116. Focus on: cardiac and other medical emergencies, and trauma management. Prerequisite: Pass EMT-116.