Course Descriptions the strength to be able to move victims, sufficient vision to assess the condition of a victim, and dexterity to perform the skills procedures.) EMS 230
As demand warrants
1-3 credits
Emergency Medical Technician II Improvement of EMT skills in trauma intervention for the seriously injured patient through advanced techniques in fluid therapy. Use of MAST pants, utilization of specific drug therapy and advanced airway care covered. (Prerequisites: EMT I certification as described in State EMT regulation 7AAC26.010 or EMS 119.) EMS 231
As demand warrants
2 credits
Emergency Medical Technician III This course acts as an introduction to basic cardiac anatomy and physiology, cardiac electro-physiology, recognition and treatment of basic lethal arrhythmias, use of defibrillator monitor, use of morphine, lidocaine, epinephrine 1:1000, recognition and treatment of extremity pain due to isolated trauma. (Prerequisites: EMT II certification as described in the State EMT regulation 7AAC26.010 or EMS 230.)
English ENGL 075W
Fall/Spring
2-6 credits
The Write Stuff This class emphasizes the fundamental English skills necessary for college or the workplace. This includes sentence and paragraph writing, reading, and vocabulary building. It will be offered in 2 or 3-credit modules. Module A – 2/3 credits Module B – 2/3 credits (Prerequisite: Module A: COMPASS Score 0-22; Module B: COMPASS Score 23-44 or completion of 075W Module A) ENGL 090
Fall/Spring
reading, vocabulary building, and critical thinking skills. The successful completion of this course will prepare the student for the English demands of college transfer courses. It will be offered in 2 or 3- credit modules. Module A – 2/3 credits Module B – 2/3 credits (Prerequisite: ENGL 090 Module A: COMPASS Score 4556, or the completion of 075W Module B; ENGL 090 Module B: COMPASS Score 57-69, or completion of ENGL 090 Module A) ENGL 111X
Fall/Spring
3 credits
Introduction to Academic Writing Instruction and practice in written inquiry and critical reading. Introduction to writing as a way of developing, exploring and testing ideas. Concentration on research methods and techniques. (Prerequisites: English COMPASS score 70+; or completion of ENGL 090B with permission of instructor.) ENGL 118
Fall
1-3 credits
Topics in English Exploration of various composition and/or literary topics including fiction and essay writing, literature genres (e.g. biography and native stories), and poetry. Specific topic to be announced in College semester schedules. Recent courses have included “Telling Your Story: the Personal Memoir,” and “Writings about the Arctic. “Course may be repeated for credit when content varies. Counts as ELECTIVE only. No prerequisite or placement required. ENGL 200X
Fall
3 credits
World Literature Introduction to reading and appreciation of a variety of literary texts from different cultures. Includes exposure to myth, poetry, storytelling, and drama. Students will gain an understanding of cultural differences and universals in texts from American, American minority, Western European and non-Western sources. (Prerequisite: ENGL 111X)
2-6 credits
Critical Reading and Writing This course builds on the English skills gained in ENG 075. Emphasis is on multi-paragraph writing, academic
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