ambulance and rescue personnel. Emergency Medical Technicians will be trained in the treatment and transportation of the sick and injured, extrication from vehicles and rescue techniques. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: Standard and Advanced First Aid recommended and departmental approval. EMT-133 Skills and Techniques for Determining Vital Signs - 1 Cr. - The course will include the techniques and skills necessary for the EMT to accurately measure patient vital signs. Classroom and laboratory simulation will emphasize the inter-relationship between vital signs and total patient care. This course is certified by the Ohio State Department of Education Technical and Vocational Education Divi: sion. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisite: Departmental approval. EMT-134 Emergency Medical Technology-Ambulance II - 1 Cr. - In-hospital based practical session for ambulance and rescue personnel. Trainees will rotate through community hospitals and be supervised by physicians and nurses in the treatment skills necessary to provide emergency medical treatment and the normal procedures in the function of a hospital emergency room . Lecture 0 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites : EMT -132 Emergency Medical Technology-Ambulance I, EMT-133 Skills and Techniques for Determining Vital Signs and departmental approval. EMT-135 Defensive Driving and Communications - 3 Cr. - At the completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate principles and practices of defensive driving particularly related to Emergency Rescue Vehicles including laws, conditions of accidents, methods of avoiding accidents. The student will be able .to demonstrate skills in Emergency Medical Services communications techniques, procedures, equipment including VHF, UHF, FM, and AM. The student will be able to describe FCC standard operatIng procedures. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: Departmental approval, certified EMT-A or working with safety forces driving or dOing emergency dispatching, and must have a valid driver's license. EMT-136 Heavy Rescue - 3 Cr. - At the completion of this course the student v.tiJ1 be able to successfully demonstrate the techniques of Heavy Rescue and the equipment management necessary to release an entrapped victim . Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: Departmental approval, certified EMT-A.
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EMT -156 Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic Theory 1-7 Cr. Introduction to the role, responsibilities , and training of the Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic. Course includes legal, ethical, and occupational responsibilities. Theoretical and practical content covers physical assessment, shock and fluid therapy, general pharmacology, and management of respiratory system emergencies. Upon completion of this course the student will be familiar with equipment, materials, and procedures to do venous cannulation, insert endotrachael/esophageal airways, administer medications, conduct physical examinations, take medical histories, and sort medical emergencies on priority basis. The student will spend 9 hours each week in a laboratory experience, a portion of which will be an assigned off-campus clinical experience. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 9 hours. Prerequisite: Departmental approval, certified EMT-A. EMT-157 Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic Theory II - 7 Cr. Anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system. Patient assessment and management of cardiovascular problems. EKG strip reading , understanding normal electrocardiograms and dysrhythmias. Techniques of management and treatment of cardiac emergencies including monitoring, drugs therapy, cardioversion and mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation devices. The student will spend 9 hours each week in a laboratory experience, a portion of which will be an assigned off-campus clinical experience. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 9 hours. Prerequisites: Departmental approval, EMT-156 Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic Theory I, certified EMT-A. EMT-158 Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic Theory III - 7 Cr. Anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the central nervous system, musculoskeletal system, soft tissue, gastrointestinal system, EENT, reproductive , and renal systems. Techniques of management and treatment of injuries and medical emergencies involving these systems. Pediatric, obstetric, and psychiatric emergencies are included . The student will spend 9 hours each week in a laboratory experience, a portion of which will be an assigned off-campus clinical experience. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 9 hours. Prerequisite: EMT-157 Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic Theory II. EMT-210 The Profession of Emergency Medical Services - 2 Cr. - The student upon completion of this course will be able to understand the components of an Emer-