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A foundational course outlining the fundamental principles of the Emergency Medical System (EMS). Cognitive abilities include an introduction into lifesaving skills in airway management, topographic anatomy, and basic pharmacology. Course also concentrates on the safety and well-being of the EMS provider, medical and legal issues, and documentation.

Course will build on foundational practices of EMS 210 as students begin to develop additional tools to determine the nature of illness, along with the implementation and analyzation of treatments during various medical emergencies. Students will demonstrate cognitive and practical understanding in both group and individual evaluations.

A progression of skills and knowledge obtained in EMS 210 and EMS 211. Course requires students to execute comprehensive assessments to implement appropriate treatment for both medical and traumatic emergencies. Students will solidify the knowledge gained in the classroom through their individual emergency department rotation.

National Standards focused EMT-Refresher for Certified Emergency Medical Professionals to demonstrate cognitive and practical competency in topics required by both State and/or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for re-certification. This continuing education refresher class not only teaches the current State and NREMT required topics but also evaluates the student's proficiency in accurately completing current State/NREMT skill sheets.

Applies principles of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems to meet specific educational requirements of a military unit, civilian organization, state agency or group of individual. Typical courses could include: EMS content required by DSHS for facility staff; courses to prepare EMT's to become certified Evaluators or Senior Emergency Services Instructors (SEI); slected EMS topics for military unites; and EMS management content.

National Standards focused EMT-Refresher Practicals for Certified Emergency Medical Professionals to demonstrate practical competency in topics required by both State and/or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for re-certification. This continuing education refresher practical class evaluates the student's proficiency in accurately completing current State/NREMT skill sheets.

Comprehensive collaboration between Pierce College EMS and Contracting agent to provide specialized Emergency Medical Technician Basic training to pre-designated students. The course meets 2009 DOT/NHTSA standards fulfilling National EMT (NREMT) qualification for certification.

Provides intensive, accelerated Emergency Medical Technician basic training to students taking course in the shortened summer session. Students with prior college experience and/or exemplary time management skills are ideal for this course. This course requires time management and self-direction. Possessing a basic knowledge of First Responder, Anatomy and Physiology and/or medical terminology is recommended. The course meets 2009 DOT/NHTSA standards fulfilling National EMT (NREMT) qualification for certification.

This course is designed for individuals with experience in the medical field as it relates to prehospital medical care. The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Program (AEMT) expands the scope of practice of current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. Training will include intravenous therapy (IV), electrocardiogram (EKG) and medication administration. The advanced emergency medical technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system.

This course is designed for individuals with experience in the medical field as it relates to pre-hospital medical care. The Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) expands the scope of practice of current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to provide basic and advanced emergency trauma care. Training will include advanced airway techniques in a trauma patient, tourniquet application, needle decompression, wound packing, disabilities pertaining to traumatic brain injuries and spinal trauma, and other special considerations. Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system.

This course provides instruction in various methods of medical drug calculations and dosing of medications commonly utilized in emergency settings, as well as an introduction to medical terminology.

Introduction to basic chemical and biological principles.  Topics include molecular structure, energy, chemical bonding, nomenclature, organic compounds, cell structure, cell function, and cell division. Lab included. 

This course is required for students in the EMS program.

This course provides instruction in various methods of medical drug calculations and dosing of medications commonly utilized in emergency settings, as well as an introduction to medical terminology.