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PHOENIX COLLEGE 2013–2014 CATALOG AND HANDBOOK
DISTRIBUTION: 10 Credits Humanities and Fine Arts: Any approved General Education course in the Humanities and Fine Arts area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Social and Behavioral Sciences: Any approved general education course in the Social and Behavioral Sciences area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Natural Sciences: BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology . . . . . . . . . 4
Program Notes: + indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses required within the program. Program Prerequisites: None. Required Courses: 2 Credits EMT101 ������������������ CPR: Basic Cardiac Life Support . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 EMT116 ������������������ Emergency Medical Communications (EMD) + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5
Please Note: The Advanced Emergency Medical Technology (Paramedic) degree requires a G.P.A. of 2.5. CONTACT: Mr. D. Dodt, Program Director: (602) 285-7210
CONTACT: Mr. D. Dodt, Program Director: (602) 285-7210
Health Science
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT): Level I
Intermediate Emergency Medical Technology Certificate of Completion — CCL 5271 25 Credits
Program Prerequisites: None.
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Intermediate Emergency Medical Technology is designed to provide advanced techniques of emergency care, stabilization, and immobilization of victims of illness and injury. The techniques of emergency care include but are not limited to assessment, detailed physical examination, recognition and documentation of signs and symptoms of illness and injury, critical thinking and diagnosis intervention, and the evaluation of the interventions. The techniques of assessment include but are not limited to electrocardiographic rhythm identification, administration of oxygen, defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, transcutaneous pacing, and advanced airway techniques. The techniques for immobilization of the victim include but are not limited to use of specific immobilization devices, peripheral intraosseous and central intravenous techniques, and preparation and care during transportation.
Required Courses: 1.5 Credits DPR110 ������������������ Community Emergency Response Team (CERT): Level I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5
Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses required within the program. + indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
CONTACT: Mr. D. Dodt, Program Director: (602) 285-7210
Admission Criteria: Prior to being considered for and accepted into the program, students must complete specified exams and an oral interview with the EMT/FSC department. Additionally, students must have a recommendation from a referring agency. Finally, students should seek department advisement on completing program prerequisites prior to acceptance into the program.
Certificate of Completion — CCL 5448 1.5 Credits The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Community Emergency Response Team (CERT): Level I provides basic training for participation on a CERT in accordance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses within the program. Admission Criteria: None.
Emergency Communications and Deployment Certificate of Completion — CCL 5775 2 Credits Tactical methods of communication, interview, interrogation, assessment, and deployment. Communication devices include radio, telephone, computer-aided dispatch; mobile digital transmitter. Highlights of human anatomy, physiology disease profiles, and approach to interventions in life-threatening situations. Persuasive delivery of pre-arrival instructions, most dispatch communications, basic life support techniques for all age groups. Communication with law enforcement on all levels within the community and the state. Contribution to research, quality assurance, and prevention. Education and training to help student function as an emergency dispatch professional.
Program Prerequisites: 22 Credits BIO160 ������������������ Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EMT/FSC104 ���������� Emergency Medical Technology + . . . . . . . . . . . EMT235 ����������������� Emergency Cardiac Care + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ENG101 ������������������ First-Year Composition + (3) OR ENG107 ������������������ First-Year Composition for ESL + (3) . . . . . . . . . MAT102 ������������������ Mathematical Concepts/Applications + (3) OR Equivalent OR Satisfactory score on District placement exam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Required Courses: 25 Credits EMT208 ����������������� Intermediate Emergency Medical Technology + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 EMT208AA ������������ Intermediate Emergency Medical Technology Practicum + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 EMT236 ����������������� Pharmacology in an Emergency Setting + . . . . 3 EMT/FSC238 ���������� Vehicular Extrication and Patient Stabilization + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 EMT245 ������������������ Trauma Management I + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Please Note: The Intermediate Emergency Medical Technology certificate requires a G.P.A. of 2.5.