EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES beginning clinical rotations and field internships. Students should contact the program Clinical Coordinator for a complete listing of requirements and where JCAHO requirements can be met. Course Completion: Students who successfully complete the course(s) of study required by the Texas Department of State Health Services will be allowed to take the appropriate National Registry certification exam as developed by The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. NOTE: The Texas Department of State Health Services may not allow persons to test to receive certification or licensure if they have been convicted of certain crimes above the level of a Class “C” misdemeanor. Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) arrests or convictions may preclude the candidate from certification, no matter the level of arrest or conviction. Students who have convictions of this nature should contact the program director prior to enrollment. Students planning to continue toward an AAS degree, or continue their education, should consult with an advisor concerning degree requirements of the program or college to which transfer is intended. MARKETABLE SKILLS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
FIRST SEMESTER Lec. Lab EMSP 1501. Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (Capstone)...................................................... 3 8 EMSP 2160. Clinical................................................... 0 6 BIOL 2401. Human Anatomy and Physiology I.. 3 3 HPRS 1206. Essentials of Medical Terminology...............2 0 Total Semester Hours for Certificate
CERTIFICATE: PARAMEDIC (Suggested Occupational Plan)
PREREQUISITES Lec. Lab EMSP 1501. Emergency Medical Technician-Basic..........3 8 EMSP 2160. Clinical............................................................. 0 6 BIOL 2401. Human Anatomy and Physiology I.. 3 3 HPRS 1206. Essentials of Medical Terminology...............2 0 FIRST SEMESTER EMSP 1438. Introduction to Advanced Practices.............3 2 EMSP 1456. Patient Assessment and Airway Management....................................................3 2 EMSP 1355. Trauma Management......................................2 3 SECOND SEMESTER EMSP 2348. Emergency Pharmacology.............................2 2 EMSP 2444. Cardiology........................................................3 3 EMSP 2460. Clinical (Capstone)..........................................0 15 THIRD SEMESTER EMSP 2434. Medical Emergencies......................................3 3 EMSP 2330. Special Populations.........................................2 3 EMSP 2262. Clinical..............................................................0 7
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