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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PARAMEDIC - EMTP

EMTP 101 Emergency Medical Technician – Basic
Prerequisites: Meet Ohio Division of EMS requirements
10 credits
This course is designed to prepare the student to perform minimum entry-level emergency care in the out-of hospital environment. Emphasis includes recognizing the nature and seriousness of the patient’s condition, administering appropriate emergency medical care, lifting, moving and positioning the patient to minimize discomfort and prevent further injury, and perform these duties safely and effectively. At the end of this course, successful students will be eligible to sit for Ohio certification testing as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic.

EMTP 103 EMT-Basic Refresher
Prerequisites: EMT-Basic Certification or Permission of Program Director
3 credits
This course is designed for the practicing EMT-Basic. Emphasis includes recognizing the nature and seriousness of the patient's condition, administering appropriate emergency medical care, lifting, moving and positioning the patient to minimize discomfort and prevent further injury, and perform these duties safely and effectively. At the end of this course, successful students will be eligible for renewal of their State of Ohio EMT-Basic certification and will have completed a portion of the requirements for National Registry of EMTs reregistration.

EMTP 105 EMS Operations
Prerequisites: completion of an Ohio approved EMT Basic class
8 credits
An in-depth study of topics affecting EMS operations. Topics covered include legal/ethical issues, research as it applies to EMS, multiple casualty incident management, hazardous materials incident management, rescue operations and EMS response to terrorism. Other topics of interest to the students may be incorporated as time allows.

EMTP 106 Success for EMS Professionals
Prerequisites: EMTP 101 or Current EMT certification
5 credits
This course is designed to increase students’ success in advanced-level EMS courses and their future EMS careers. Proven student success principles including personal responsibility, self-motivation, and self-management will be addressed. In addition, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology topics pertinent to advanced EMS education will be studied. Finally, an overview of medical terminology and dosage calculation will be included. This course is a prerequisite for all advanced-level EMS courses.

EMTP 107 Issues in EMS
Prerequisites: EMTP 101 or Current EMT certification
3 credits
This course provides an in-depth study of major issues affecting EMS providers. Topics covered include medical/legal issues and research as it applies to EMS. Other topics of interest to the students may be incorporated as time allows.

EMTP 110 Paramedic Theory and Practice I
Prerequisites: EMTP 106, Current Ohio EMT certification, Meet Ohio Division of EMS requirements
Corequisite: EMTP 120
6 credits
This is the first course in the paramedic certificate sequence. Topics will include an introduction to out-of-hospital care, the roles and responsibilities of the paramedic, and the foundational material for the practice of advanced life support.

EMTP 120 Paramedic Clinical I
Prerequisites: EMTP 106, Current Ohio EMT certification, Meet Ohio Division of EMS requirements
Corequisite: EMTP 110
3 credits
The paramedic clinical sequence provides an opportunity for students to apply the material from the didactic and laboratory courses in a healthcare facility and/or field environment. During this directed practice experience, students practice the skills and apply the knowledge from these courses under the supervision of a clinical preceptor. Through the sequence, they will progress from observer to participant to team leader as their knowledge and skills develop.

EMTP 214 Paramedic Theory & Practice II
Prerequisites: EMTP 110, EMTP 120
Corequisite: EMTP 224
7 credits
This course will cover assessment and management of the trauma patient and will introduce cardiac rhythm interpretation. Topics will include trauma systems, mechanism of injury, bleeding, shock, burns, and management of injuries to different body areas. Basic cardiac rhythm interpretation will also be included.

EMTP 215 Paramedic Theory & Practice III
Prerequisites: EMTP 214, EMTP 224
Corequisite: EMTP 225
7 credits
This course will cover assessment and management of patients with various medical conditions. Topics will include respiratory, cardiovascular, neurologic, and endocrine emergencies. Obstetric and gynecologic emergencies will also be discussed.

EMTP 216 Paramedic Theory & Practice IV
Prerequisites: EMTP 215, EMTP 225
Corequisites: EMTP 217, EMTP 226
8 credits
This course will cover special considerations in emergency medical care and EMS operations. It will also integrate information from previous classes to allow the student to provide comprehensive emergency medical care.

EMTP 217 Preparation for Paramedic Certification
Prerequisite: EMTP 215 or permission of program director
Corequisites: EMTP 216 or permission of program director, EMTP 226 or permission of program director
3 credits
This course is designed as a review and preparation tool for the paramedic certification exam. The course is designed to aid students in recalling and applying principles of advanced out of hospital patient care. Methods to improve test-taking skills and relieve test anxiety are also included.

EMTP 218 Paramedic Refresher
Prerequisite: Paramedic Certification or Permission of Program Director
4 credits
This course is designed for the practicing Paramedic. Emphasis includes assessment and management of a variety of conditions in the following areas: Airway and Breathing, Cardiology, Medical Emergencies, Trauma Emergencies, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, and EMS Operations. At the end of this course, successful students will have completed the refresher course requirements of the State of Ohio and the National Registry of EMTs.

EMTP 220 Advanced Topics in EMS
Prerequisite: completion of an Ohio approved Paramedic program
8 credits
This course discusses the concept and components of critical care transport and the advanced knowledge and skills that are beneficial in treating and transporting critically ill patients. Detailed assessment and management of conditions affecting the respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and neurological systems is covered. In addition, a principle of pharmacological management as it applies to emergency department and critical care transport is discussed. Information is then integrated using simulated patient presentations to reinforce the principles learned and present special situations.

EMTP 224 Paramedic Clinical II
Prerequisites: EMTP 110, EMTP 120
Corequisite: EMTP 214
3 credits
The paramedic clinical sequence provides an opportunity for students to apply the material from the didactic and laboratory courses in a healthcare facility and/or field environment. During this directed practice experience, students practice the skills and apply the knowledge from these courses under the supervision of a clinical preceptor. Through the sequence, they will progress from observer to participant to team leader as their knowledge and skills develop.

EMTP 225 Paramedic Clinical III
Prerequisites: EMTP 214, EMTP 224
Corequisite: EMTP 215
3 credits
The paramedic clinical sequence provides an opportunity for students to apply the material from the didactic and laboratory courses in a healthcare facility and/or field environment. During this directed practice experience, students practice the skills and apply the knowledge from these courses under the supervision of a clinical preceptor. Through the sequence, they will progress from observer to participant to team leader as their knowledge and skills develop.

EMTP 226 Paramedic Clinical IV
Prerequisites: EMTP 215, EMTP 225
Corequisites: EMTP 217, EMTP 216
3 credits
The paramedic clinical sequence provides an opportunity for students to apply the material from the didactic and laboratory courses in a healthcare facility and/or field environment. During this directed practice experience, students practice the skills and apply the knowledge from these courses under the supervision of a clinical preceptor. Through the sequence, they will progress from observer to participant to team leader as their knowledge and skills develop.

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