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Emergency Medical Technology Course Descriptions
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EMT 071
EMT Preparatory and Airway Modules
1 credit
Developmental course – does not count for graduation credit
Offered upon request
This course is designed to supplement the Basic EMT course; modules 1 &
2. It serves as a retention tool for students not meeting EMT 103 course academic
standards.
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EMT 072
Introduction to Patient Assessment
1 credit
Developmental course – does not count for graduation credit
Offered upon request
This course is designed to supplement the Basic EMT course; modules 3. It serves
as a retention tool for students not meeting EMT 103 course academic standards.
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EMT 073
Emergency Care for the Medical Patient
1 credit
Developmental course – does not count for graduation credit
Offered upon request
This course is designed to supplement the Basic EMT course; module 4. It
serves as a retention tool for students not meeting EMT 103 course academic
standards.
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EMT 103
Basic Emergency Medical Technician
9 credits
Offered every fall and spring semester
Prerequisite: Must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the class; Demonstrate
reading proficiency by scoring a minimum of 41 on the ASSET Exam; Concurrent
enrollment in EMT 121 or present current CPR card issued by the American Heart
Association (Health Care Provider) or American Red Cross (Professional Rescuer);
Present proof of TB immunization or chest x-ray within past 6 months; Present
proof of rubella and rubeola immunization. Submit documentation of the prerequisites
with the completed Proof of Prerequisites Form to the Records and Registration
Office.
Introductory course for the student who aspires to become an Emergency Medical
Technician-Basic. Student learning will focus on human anatomy and physiology,
disease process, initial assessment and patient stabilization, proper use of
equipment such as automatic external defibrillators, blood glucose monitors,
MAST Trousers, airway adjuncts as well as legal issues, scope of practice, extrication,
documentation, communication, and ambulance protocols. A total of 16 hours of
clinical experience will be scheduled in the Emergency Department to provide
direct hands-on experience with a variety of patients, in addition, 16 hours
of vehicular experience will be required. This course is designed to meet all
State and National requirements to prepare in testing for the EMT-Basic via
the National Registry Exam.
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EMT 110
First Responder
2 credits
Offered upon request
Designed to provide basic emergency care knowledge and skills to individuals
who will provide the first emergency care. The objective of the first person
on the emergency scene will be to recognize the needs of the victim and deliver
quality care to the patient, minimizing discomfort and preventing further complications.
No certification is offered.
EMT 120
Introduction to First Aid and CPR
1/2 credit
Offered upon request
Presents an overview of Basic First Aid and Heartsaver CPR. Individuals
seeking Advanced First Aid or Healthcare Provider CPR should take EMT 122.
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EMT 121
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
1/2 credit
Offered upon request
Designed to train community members in the skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation,
mouth-to-mouth ventilation, and stabilization of victims with airway obstruction.
Upon course completion, the student may be eligible for basic life support certification
by the American Heart Association.
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EMT 122
First Aid and CPR
2 credits
Offered upon request
Presents skills and techniques that teach you both rules and important exceptions
in first aid emergencies. The student will learn to follow the emergency action
principles. Identical to HPE 190.
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EMT 161
Emergency Medical Technician Refresher
2 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: Current CPR card issued by American Heart Assn. (Health Care Provider)
or American Red Cross (Professional Rescuer). Also, current EMT Certification
from Arizona OR from another state or territory OR from National Registry; or
Arizona EMT Certification which expired less than two years prior to start of
class. The prospective student will submit documentation of the prerequisites
with the completed Proof of Prerequisites Form to the Records and Registration
Office prior to the start of the class.
Designed to enable the Emergency Medical Technician to maintain proficiency
and receive the latest information for handling the sick and injured. It may
be repeated as many times as the person needs for re-certification. Fulfills
Department of Health Services requirements for EMT re-certification every 2
years.
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EMT 165
Geriatric Emergencies
1 credit
Offered upon request
This course is designed to give prehospital providers a systematic
approach, from the physical to the emotional changes, with growing old to medical
emergencies. Additionally this course will deal with prehospital providers interactions
with the terminally ill patient.
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EMT 170
Vehicular Extrication and Trauma Care
1/2 credit
Offered upon request
This course provides a review, as well as some new insights into vehicular
extrication and providing patient care to the trauma patient. This course is
interactive and designed to challenge the participant in the areas of knowledge
base, decision-making and application of skills.
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EMT 172
IV Access for EMT-Basic
1 credit
Offered upon request
Provides a review of the anatomy of the circulatory system. Includes peripheral
intravenous cannulation techniques, fluid resuscitation, obtaining venous blood
samples for laboratory analysis, infection control techniques for the safety
of self and victim, and complications of intravenous cannulation. EMT-Basic
Certification strongly recommended.
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EMT 180
EMS Instructional Strategies
2 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: (1) Approval from the Arizona Department of Health Services to
attend an Instructional Strategies Course (ISC), (2) Sponsorship by an Arizona
certified Basic Life Support (BLS) Training Program
This course is conducted in cooperation with the Arizona Department of Health
Services, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). It is designed to prepare
and make eligible the participant for approval as an EMT instructor in the State
of Arizona. In addition to this course, the participant must complete a 100-hour
internship with their sponsoring certified EMT training program.
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EMT 181
CPR Instructional Strategies
2 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: Current and valid certification in CPR as a Health Care Provider
or Professional Rescuer
This course is designed to prepare and make eligible the participant for
approval as a CPR instructor with the American Heart Association or the American
Red Cross.
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EMT 182
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Instructional Strategies
1 credit
Offered upon request
This course is designed to prepare and make eligible the participant for
approval as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support "ACLS" instructor with
the American Heart Association.
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EMT 190 
EMT 191
EMT 201
Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician I
9 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: EMT 103
The successful completion of this course and EMT 202 fulfills the educational
portion for Arizona Department of Health Services requirements for intermediate
emergency medical technician certification. Designed to provide the Emergency
Medical Technician with specific treatment and emergency skills necessary in
the care of the acutely ill or seriously injured as they pertain to pre-hospital
emergency care. Before finalizing registration, the student should be able to
produce an active Arizona EMT Certification, have 1 year's experience as Basic
EMT, and have passed written and oral entrance exams. In addition to regular
classes for an extended semester, additional clinical experience is required.
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EMT 202
Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician II
8 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: EMT 103
Continuation of EMT 201. In addition to regular classes for an extended semester,
additional clinical experience is required.
EMT 203
EMT 204
EMT – Intermediate Transition
12 credits
Offered upon request
This course is designed to comply with the new standardized curriculum published
by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of EMS. Participants in
this course should be Arizona Certified EMT-Intermediate seeking to transition
to 2002 curriculum standards.
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EMT 205
Paramedic Transition Course
22 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: Apply and be accepted into Paramedic Program
This course is designed to prepare, and make eligible, the participant for
certification with the Arizona Department of Health Services as a paramedic.
Acceptance in the course is based on a competitive screening process and dependent
on meeting all requirements as prescribed by the Arizona Department of Health
Services, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. EMT 205 is equivalent to EMT
210 and EMT 212.
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EMT 210
Paramedic I
12 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: Apply and be accepted into Paramedic Program
The successful completion of EMT 210 and 212, which follow the U.S. Department
of Transportation requirements, fulfills the educational portion of the Arizona
Department of Health Services requirements for paramedic certification. This
course is designed to provide the Emergency Medical Technician with the knowledge
and skills necessary in advanced pre-hospital emergency care. In addition to
regular classes for an extended semester, additional clinical and field experience
is required. Before finalization of registration, the student should be able
to produce an Arizona EMT Certification and have passed written and oral entrance
exams.
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EMT 212
Paramedic II
12 credits
Offered upon request
Prerequisite: EMT 210 with a grade of "C" or higher
Continuation of EMT 210. For best results, EMT 210 should have been completed
within 6 months of beginning EMT 212.
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EMT 214 
Paramedic III
12 credits
Offered every fall semester
Prerequisite: EMT 212 with a grade of "C" or higher
Continuation of EMT 212. For best results, EMT 212 should have been completed within 6 months of beginning EMT 214. This course requires a total of 360 hours of clinical/vehicular experiences.
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EMT 219
Pharmacology in Emergency Settings
3 credits
Offered upon request
This course is designed to enhance knowledge in pharmacology to emergency
medical technicians at the paramedic level. The content is focused on regulation
of drugs, drug actions and interactions, and medications used in emergency situations.
EMT 220
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
2 credits
Offered upon request
This course is designed to provide core information necessary to prepare
students for the American Heart Association's ACLS Provider course. The content
is focused on the key concepts of advanced cardiac life support including ethical
considerations in cardiac resuscitation. The student should have EKG interpretation
skills and a current BCLS CPR card.
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EMT 220A
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Renewal
1 credit
Offered upon request
This course is designed to provide core information necessary to prepare
students for the American Heart Association's ACLS Provider course. The content
is focused on the key concepts of advanced cardiac life support including ethical
considerations in cardiac resuscitation.
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EMT 221
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
2 credits
Offered upon request
This course is designed to provide guidance to prehospital care providers
in the management of pediatric emergencies. The content is focused on advanced
life support care for children in emergency situations and expedition of transfer
to a facility that can offer definitive care.
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EMT 221A
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Renewal
1 credit
Offered upon request
This course is designed for renewal of Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
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EMT 222
Trauma Patient Management
1 credit
Offered upon request
This course is designed to prepare students for basic and/or advanced management
of the traumatized patient. The content is focused on emergency scene management,
trauma patient assessment, triage, and standards of basic and advanced life
support including emergency transportation criteria, communications and documentation.
Mechanism of injury, trauma airway management, shock resuscitation, and other
trauma patient considerations are included.
EMT 229
Paramedic Refresher
3 credits
Offered upon request
A review course for paramedic students prior to taking the National Registry
of EMTs certification examination. Students must present proof of Arizona Paramedic
Certification at the first class meeting.
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EMT 280
EMT 297
Workshop
1 to 6 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Designed to meet a variety of needs for students in Emergency Medical Technology.
EMT 298
Workshop
1 to 3 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Designed to meet a variety of needs for students in Emergency Medical Technology.
EMT 299
Independent Study
1 to 3 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Design and execution of original projects under faculty supervision.
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