CPR / First Aid

EMS 120

CPR/First Aid. Credit Hours: (1) CPR and First Aid for victims of all ages. Includes ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-valve-mask device and oxygen, and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Meets the requirements of Healthcare Provider CPR and Heartsaver First Aid with CPR & AED by the American Heart Association, and American Heart Association Provider Card will be issued.

Basic First Aid (.5). First Aid for victims of all ages. Includes: Basic recognition and care of the Medical and Trauma patients. Awareness of environmental emergencies including bites, stings, and exposure to hot and cold. Meets the requirements of Heartsaver First Aid by the American Heart Association. .5 lecture, and American Heart Association Provider Card will be issued.

• American Heart Association

Pediatric First Aid, CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

EMS 121

Pediatric First Aid, CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (.5). Pediatric first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use. Recognize injury and medical emergencies and their treatment in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Meets the requirements of the Heartsaver Pediatric AED/First Aid by the American Heart Association. .5 lecture. Pediatric First Aid, CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (.5). Pediatric first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use. Recognize injury and medical emergencies and their treatment in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Meets the requirements of the Heartsaver Pediatric AED/First Aid by the American Heart Association. .5 lecture. American Heart Association Provider Card will be issued.

• American Heart Association

CPR For Health Care Provider

EMS 123

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Health Care Provider (.5). CPR for victims of all ages. Includes ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-valve-mask device and oxygen, and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Meets the requirements of Healthcare Provider CPR & AED by the American Heart Association. .5 lecture. American Heart Association Provider Card will be issued.

• American Heart Association

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic

EMS 131

Emergency Medical Technician Basic. Credit Hours: (6) Principles and techniques of emergency medical care as performed by the EMT Basic in accordance with national and state curriculum. Preparation for the National Registry of EMT Certification Examination.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:EMS 123 or proof of a current (one year or less) Health Care Provider class CPR certification by the American Heart Association, Professional Rescuer CPR by the American Red Cross or CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer by the American Safety & Health Institute. Reading placement test with a 9th grade reading level is required, prior to registration. Must be 18 years of age at the start of class. Must produce a vaccine record for Measles, Mumps, and Rebuella. Must produce a negative TB test (less than six months old) or negative chest x-ray. Repeatable. Five lecture; Three lab.

For more information on state and national requirements please see the following regulatory bodies:

• Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS-BOEMS)
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)

Applications for Prescott Valley Spring EMS 131 - Emergency Medical Technician Basic course - will be accepted beginning 8:00 A.M. on November 16, 2009.

Applications can be obtained through registration, advising, or at the Prescott Valley Campus -EMS Department. Please follow the instructions on the application carefully. Incomplete applications will be denied. For more information email Ruth.Buttler@yc.edu.

Disclosure - Age Requirement

Please note that, according to the State of Arizona and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NRMET), the age requirement is 18 years of age when taking the Arizona State and National (NRENT) testing. Due to insurance requirements of various agencies within Arizona, you may not be able to find employment until you are 21 years of age.

Basic EMT Refresher

EMS 211

Emergency Medical Technician Refresher. Credit Hours: (2) Updates Basic EMT graduates on new techniques and reviews principles in client care, basic life support and transportation of sick and injured. Emphasizes practical usage and experience in all phases.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:EMS 131 or equivalency. Meets Arizona Department of Health Services refresher training requirements; EMS 125 or proof of a current (one year or less) "C" class CPR certification by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Repeatable. Two lecture.

For more information on state and national requirements please see the following regulatory bodies:

• Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS-BOEMS)
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)

Wilderness First Responder

EMS 126

Wilderness First Responder. Credit Hours: (3) Principles and skills to make critical medical and evacuation decisions and take appropriate action in remote locations where advanced medical assistance is more than one hour away. Eighty hours from this course: "can be applied hour for hour with no maximum" toward CE requirements in recertifying for national registry. See Http://www.nremt.org for more details.

For more information about wilderness medicine see the following web site: www.wms.org

Prerequisite/Corequisite: EMS 125 or consent of instructor.

Interpretation and Management of Cardiac Dysrhythmias

EMS 220

Interpretation and Management of Cardiac Dysrhythmias (3). Concepts of anatomy and physiology of cardiac tissues and electrical conduction. ECG patterns, diseases and cardiac response to medications. Preparation for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification course.

Prerequisite: A current EMT, IEMT, or Paramedic certificate, or RN with current license, or EMS 131 or EMS 233 or NSG 131. Must have proof of current healthcare provider CPR certification through the American Heart Association or EMS 123. Reading Proficiency. Three lecture.

Pharmacology for the Pre-Hospital Provider

EMS 230

Introductions to the pharmacological agents used by Advance Life Support providers. Concepts of Pharmocodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Comprehensive overview of all drugs approved by the Arizona Department of Health Services for use by paramedic level providers.

Prerequisites: Current EMT certification or higher

Paramedic Program

EMS 240, 241, 242, 243, 244

EMS 240-Paramedic Anatomy and Physiology: Credit Hours: (4) An overview of the body's organs and tissue function.

EMS 241-Paramedicine I. Credit Hours: (12) Introduction to Paramedicine including overview of rules and regulations, paramedic attributes pharmacology, medication administration, airway, ventilation, patient assessment and trauma.

EMS 242 -Paramedicine II. Credit Hours: (10) Extensive overview of Medical and Special Considerations.

EMS 243 -Paramedicine III. Credit Hours: (5) Extensive overview of Assessment Based Management Operations.

EMS 244 -Paramedicine IV. Credit Hours: (12) Clinical and vehicular practicum. Extensive hands on application including emergency patient care of sick and injured under direct supervision of an authorized preceptor.

Prerequisites: HCP-CPR, EMS 131(EMT Basic), FSC 104 (Hazardous Materials/First Responder), and records of specific immunizations/other medical documentation. Due to the demands of the program, one year experience working in a moderately paced EMD field is highly suggested before beginning class.

Suggested courses to take in preparation for the demands of the program: BIO 156 Human Biology for Allied Health; EMS 220 Interpretation and Management of Cardiac Dysrhythmias; EMS 230 Pharmacology for the Pre Hospital Provider; MAT 100 or Higher; ENG 101&102 OR ENG 136 & COM 135. For more information, please see and advisor. Prescott Valley Campus Advisor, Scott Nardo @ 928-717-7911 or email Scott.Nardo@yc.edu.

Estimated Student Expense: Contact Ruth Buttler @ 928-717-7993.

For more information on state and national requirements please see the following regulatory bodies:

• Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS-BOEMS)
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)

Paramedic Refresher

EMS 255

Review of advanced skills applied by certified emergency paramedics. Study of the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and management of medical, obstetrical, pediatric emergencies, neurological injuries and specific chronic diseases related to the central nervous system, behavioral emergencies, respiratory emergencies, and shock.

Prerequisite: Student must be currently certified emergency paramedic. Current Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support; also Base Hospital Review and vehicular experience as required by agency. Reading Proficiency. Three lecture.

For more information on state and national requirements please see the following regulatory bodies:

• Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS-BOEMS)
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)