Emergency Medical Services
Degrees and Certificates
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Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic Technology), Associate in Applied Science -
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medical Technician), Certificate -
Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic Technology), Certificate
Courses
AH 101: Science of Success: Allied Health
Credits 1This is a practical one-credit course that provides the tools and skills necessary to get a strong start
with the transition for new students at NDSCS. This course will introduce students to campus
resources, policies and procedures and cover topics such as time management, study skills, goal
setting, wellness, financial literacy, and professional development. (F, S, O)
EMS 100: Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
Credits 2EMS 101: Introduction into EMS
Credits 2EMS 110: EMT Fundamentals
Credits 3This is an introductory course which will prepare the student to work in the emergency medical field. This course will prepare the student to identify, assess, manage, and treat various types of pre-hospital traumatic and medical emergencies. The student will learn to perform various aspects of emergency medical care and ambulance operations under the scope of practice set forward by the Department of Transportation. (F, S, Su)
EMS 110L: EMT Fundamentals Lab
Credits 1EMS 110P: EMT Practicum
Credits 1EMS 180: Pharmacology I
Credits 1EMS 192: Experimental Course
Credits 1EMS 203: Pharmacology II
Credits 2EMS 204: Medical Emergencies I
Credits 2EMS 205: Medical Emergencies II
Credits 2EMS 207: Special Populations in EMS
Credits 2EMS 215: Cardiology
Credits 4EMS 217: Airway and Respiratory Management
Credits 2The course introduces the paramedic student to identify, assess, manage, and treat respiratory emergencies including airway management. Students will explore all aspects of pre-hospital airway management techniques and associated equipment. (F)
EMS 218: Clinical Decision-Making in EMS
Credits 2Throughout this course students will interact through patient case studies including classroom discussion on the patient assessment, devising differential diagnosis, and potential care plans. Integration of current and previous course lessons and objectives will be included in the overall management of patients presented in the case studies. Prerequisites: EMS 204, EMS 215, EMS 217, EMS 231. (S)