PMC 101. Fundamentals of Paramedicine. 4 credits. FA, SP, SU

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course is designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge, skills, and practical experience required to respond to medical and traumatic emergencies and provide pre-hospital care. This comprehensive course covers a wide range of topics, including, ethical considerations, scene management, patient assessment, airway management, treatment modalities for sick and injured patients, including pediatrics, and geriatrics, equipping participants with the expertise to make rapid, life-saving decisions and deliver essential care to those in need. P: Basic Life Support Certification, IC.

PMC 160. Out of Hospital Paramedicine for Nurses. 4 credits.

Based upon the current national Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Education Standards and Guidelines, the primary focus of an EMT is to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for patients who access the emergency medical system. This course has been designed as an advanced placement course, recognizing the foundational medical knowledge and skills that nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals possess. Topics include emergency medical response systems; and a review of airway, respiration, and ventilation; cardiology and resuscitation; trauma; and medical emergencies to include pediatrics and obstetrics. Clinical skills will be reviewed with an emphasis on application and use of equipment and techniques in an out-of-hospital practice environment. Students are required to participate in field experience with various Paramedicine agencies. Successful completion of all course requirements satisfies eligibility requirements to complete the National Registry of EMTs, EMT level certification examination. P: Current unencumbered RN, LPN, MD, or DO license to practice within the US, CPR for Health Care Providers; Immunizations.

PMC 213. Human Anatomy. 3 credits.

Pre-pharmacy students will learn cellular, tissue, organ and system level anatomical structures, with emphasis on using anatomical knowledge as a foundation for pharmaceutical care. P: BIO 201/BIO 205 or BIO 202/BIO 206 (both preferred).

PMC 215. Medical Terminology. 1 credit. (Same as OTD 215)

Medical Terminology is a critical part of language and communication used by health care practitioners. This self directed course is designed for students planning a career in the health services and related fields. Course content includes a study of basic medical terminology. Students will construct and decipher terms using prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, special endings, plural forms, and abbreviations related to body systems, cavities, planes, and positions. Competency is evaluated throughout the semester through online testing.

PMC 303. Introduction to Paramedicine. 2 credits.

PMC 303 is designed to provide students with an overview of the field of para medicine and the vital role that paramedics play in the healthcare system. This introductory course serves as the foundation for integrating comprehensive knowledge of EMS systems; the safety and well-being of the paramedic; standard precautions for infectious diseases, including immunizations and personal protective equipment; medical legal aspects of EMS; and ethical considerations. Satisfies Magis Designated Technology and Designated Written Communication. P: Magis Contemporary Composition, PMC 101 or equivalent and Nationally Registered or State Licensed EMT, EXS 111.

PMC 305. Advanced Patient Assessment. 2 credits. FA

PMC 305, building on the foundational principles of basic patient assessment, is designed to equip paramedic students with the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to perform comprehensive patient assessments in diverse and challenging prehospital care settings. P: PMC 101 or equivalent and Nationally Registered or State Licensed EMT; EXS 111.

PMC 307. Advanced Airway Management. 3 credits. FA

PMC 307 is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and secure the airways of critically ill or injured patients in diverse pre-hospital and emergency medical settings. Students will develop the ability to assess and recognize signs of airway compromise and respiratory distress and the skills to respond swiftly and appropriately. P: PMC 101 or equivalent and Nationally Registered or State Licensed EMT; EXS 111.

PMC 309. Cardiology in Paramedicine. 3 credits. FA

PMC 309 is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills necessary for managing a wide range of cardiac emergencies and conditions. It includes the interpretation and monitoring of ECG rhythms, including l2-lead ECGs. Defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, and transcutaneous pacing will also be covered in this course. Additionally, this course will emphasize cardiac assessment, diagnostic techniques, and advanced life support interventions. P: PMC 101 or equivalent and Nationally Registered or State Licensed EMT; EXS 111.

PMC 311. Paramedic Clinical Practicum I. 4 credits. FA

PMC 311 is a foundational course designed to provide students with clinical learning experience in both of pre-hospital and in-hospital settings. This course combines both observational and field experiences to apply classroom knowledge in diverse clinical settings. P: PMC 101 or equivalent and Nationally Registered or State Licensed EMT; EXS 111.

PMC 313. Paramedicine Pharmacology. 2 credits. FA

PMC 313 will provide students with a foundational knowledge of pharmaceutical principles and their application in out-of-hospital emergency care. This course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed, safe, and effective pharmacological decisions in the field. P: PMC 101 or equivalent and Nationally Registered or State Licensed EMT; EXS 111.

PMC 315. Paramedic Lab I. 2 credits. FA

PMC 315 is designed to equip paramedic students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to provide high-quality out-of-hospital emergency medical care. This course combines theoretical learning with hands-on practical experiences that align with the minimum skills competencies required by national standards. P: PMC 101 or equivalent and Nationally Registered or State Licensed EMT: EXS 111.

PMC 317. Trauma Management in Paramed. 2 credits. SP

PMC 317 is designed to prepare students with the essential knowledge and skills required to respond effectively to traumatic incidents and provide life-saving care to patients in critical conditions. This course will introduce a wide range of topics, including trauma systems; injury prevention programs; hemorrhage and shock; thoracic and abdominal trauma; musculoskeletal and soft tissue injuries; traumatic brain injury; facial, neck and spinal trauma, and multisystem trauma victims. Special considerations of pregnant, pediatric, geriatric, and cognitively impaired trauma patients is included. P:PMC 303, PMC 305, PMC 307, PMC 309, PMC 311, PMC 313, and PMC 315.

PMC 319. Special Patient Populations. 2 credits. SP

PMC 319 is designed to provide paramedic students with the specialized knowledge required to care for diverse and unique patient groups, including pediatric, geriatric, obstetric, and patients with various medical conditions and special circumstances. P: PMC 303, PMC 305, PMC 307, PMC, 309, PMC 311, PMC 313, and PMC 315.

PMC 320. AEMT Clinical Practicum. 0-1 credits.

Clinical practicum will occur within hospitals and clinics under the direct supervision of physicians, nurses and paramedics. Students will participate in performing patient assessments and formulate plans of care, performing skills within the scope of practice of Advanced EMTs. P: DC.

PMC 321. AEMT Field Internship. 0-2 credits.

Field internship includes practical application of knowledge and skills learned as an Advanced EMT, under the direct supervision of paramedics, on an ambulance. Students will participate in performing patient assessments and formulate plans of care, performing skills within the scope of practice of Advanced EMTs. P: DC.

PMC 323. Medical Emergencies. 5 credits. SP

PMC 323 is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and clinical acumen needed to effectively manage a wide range of medical emergencies. This course focuses on in-depth exploration, assessment, and intervention strategies for diverse medical conditions commonly encountered in prehospital and emergency care settings. P: PMC 303, PMC 305, PMC 307, PMC 309, PMC 311, PMC 313, and PMC 315.

PMC 325. Paramedic Lab II. 2 credits. SP

PMC 325 is an advanced level course designed to build upon the foundational skills and knowledge acquired in Paramedicine Lab l. This course introduces complex and challenging scenarios encountered in out-of-hospital emergency medical care. Through a combination of hands-on skill development, high-fidelity simulation, and critical thinking exercises, students will further develop their skills to manage a wide range of emergency situations. P: PMC 303, PMC 305, PMC 307, PMC 309, PMC 311, PMC 313 and PMC 315.

PMC 327. Paramedic Clinical Practicum ll. 4 credits. SP

PMC327 is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in real-life emergency medical situations. Building upon the foundational knowledge and skills gained in Paramedic Clinical Practicum l, this course further develops the critical thinking, decision-making, and clinical competencies required for effective pre-hospital patient care. P: PMC 303, PMC 305, PMC 307, PMC 309, PMC 311, PMC 313, and PMC 315.

PMC 409. Leadership in Paramedicine. 3 credits. FA, SP

PMC 409 will equip students and practicing paramedics with the essential knowledge and skills as leaders in paramedicine and various other healthcare settings. This course aims to explore the multifaceted aspects of leadership, emphasizing the critical role of effective leadership in delivering quality patient care and fostering team cohesion. The curriculum integrates theoretical foundations with real-world scenarios, case studies,and interactive discussions to develop a comprehensive understanding of leadership within the context of paramedicine. P: PMC 425 or IC.

PMC 413. Special Operations. 2 credits. SP

PMC 413 prepares students for operational roles and responsibilities to ensure safe patient, public, and personal safety. Topics include principles of safely operating a ground ambulance, incident management, response to multiple casualty incidents, principles of triage, criteria for utilizing aeromedical response and transport, bioterrorism response, simple vehicle extrication, and hazardous materials awareness. P: PMC 303, PMC 305, PMC 307, PMC 309, PMC 311, PMC 313, and PMC 315.

PMC 415. Assessment Based Management. 1 credit.

This course encompasses several review sessions designed to prepare paramedic program students for final comprehensive and national certification examinations. Cognitive and psychomotor skills exams serve as summative capstone exams, requiring students to synthesize the information and skills learned throughout the program. P: DC.

PMC 417. Evidence-Based Practice in Paramedicine. 3 credits. FA, SP

PMC 417 will equip students and practicing paramedics with the essential knowledge and skills to integrate evidence-based practice (EBP) into their clinical decision-making processes. Students will explore the principles, methods, and practical applications of EBP in out of hospital care. The course will focus on the foundations of evidence-based practice, encompassing critical appraisal skills, research methodologies, and ethical considerations. Students will learn to critically analyze and apply the latest evidence from research studies, guidelines, and best practices in real-world scenarios,including examination of research methodologies relevant to paramedicine. P: PMC 425 or IC.

PMC 418. Transition to Paramedicine Practice. 3 credits. SU

PMC 418 will equip students with knowledge and critical thinking abilities necessary for integration into pre-hospital care. The content of this course focuses on the evolution from foundational emergency medical training to interdisciplinary collaboration, cultural competence, decision making, critical thinking, and patient-centered care responsibilities and challenges associated with the profession. P: PMC 317, PMC 413, PMC 319, PMC 323, PMC 325, and PMC 327; CO: PMC 425.

PMC 421. Field Observation. 1 credit.

Field observation provides paramedic students with the opportunity to participate in the delivery of emergency medical services at various field site affiliates. Students participate under the direct supervision of paramedics, and primarily function in an observational capacity. The performance of EMT level skills is expected, and the gradual progression to performing paramedic level skills begins. P: DC.

PMC 423. Field Experience. 2 credits.

Field experience provides paramedic students with the opportunity to participate in the delivery of emergency medical services at various field site affiliates. Students participate under the direct supervision of paramedics, taking a progressively more active role in functioning as an ALS member of the team. Paramedic level skills are performed and students are expected to demonstrate progress toward the ability to function as a team leader. P: DC.

PMC 424. Clinical Practicum III. 2 credits.

Clinical practicum includes an application of the knowledge and skills students learn in the classroom at various hospital and clinic affiliate sites. Students participate in patient care activities under the direct supervision of physicians, nurses, paramedics, therapists, and other healthcare professionals. Students will perform patient assessments, obtain medical histories, and assist in formulating plans of care, performing skills within the scope of practice of paramedics. Patient care areas include the emergency department, respiratory care, anesthesia services/OR, critical care units, pediatrics, labor and delivery, newborn nursery, and cardiac catheterization lab. P: DC.

PMC 425. Paramedicine Capstone. 7 credits. SU

PMC 425 is the capstone course of the paramedic curriculum, designed to provide students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world paramedic settings serving in the role of team leader. Satisfies Magis Designated Oral Communication and Designated Technology. P: PMC 317, PMC 319, PMC 323, PMC 325, PMC 327, and PMC 413. CO: PMC 418.

PMC 440. Paramedicine Educators. 3 credits.

Theories and principles of learning and teaching including development of effective Paramedicine course objectives, lecture outlines, and examinations. Course includes introduction to use of DOT curricula and materials.P: PMC 101; Must be BLS Instructor. Must show EMT-B Certification or higher.

PMC 450. Paramedic Certificate-to-Academic Transition I. 0-6 credits.

This is an introductory transition course for paramedics that have been previously trained at other programs. Instruction in this course is individually designed based on the accreditation status of the instruction students have received at other programs, including the curriculum, clinical experience and history of licensure and certification. During this course, the faculty will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the student focusing on assuring that all students have the fundamental knowledge, affective and psychomotor skills necessary to progress to full entry-level competency and practice as a Nationally Registered and State-licensed Paramedic. May be repeated to a limit of 6 hours. P: DC.

PMC 451. Paramedic Certificate-to-Academic Transition II. 0-6 credits.

This is an intermediate level course that is intended to build on the fundamental knowledge and skills achieved in the PMC 450 Academic Transition I Course. Instruction in this course is intended to have the students achieve practice proficiency in all paramedic treatment modalities. May be repeated to a limit of 6 hours. P: PMC 450.

PMC 452. Paramedic Certificate-to-Academic Transition III. 3-6 credits.

This is an advanced level course that is designed for the paramedic that has achieved entry-level proficiency in all areas of paramedic practice. In this course, the concepts of evidence-based paramedic practice and evaluation of the practices, literature, concepts and theories related to field and clinical practices will be explored. Students that complete this course will be prepared to serve in PMC leadership positions with community services and regulatory agencies. May be repeated to a limit of 6 hours. P: PMC 451.

PMC 455. Paramedic Clinical Transition I. 0-6 credits.

This is an Introductory Clinical Course for Paramedics that have been trained at other programs. Fundamental clinical practice skills are assessed in laboratory settings and practical laboratory scenarios. Students that demonstrate fundamental knowledge, affective and psychomotor competencies will be scheduled for hospital and field experiences. May be repeated to a limit of 6 hours. P: DC.

PMC 456. Paramedic Clinic Transition II. 0-6 credits.

This is an Intermediate Clinical Course for Paramedics that have demonstrated competency in all psychomotor skills in laboratory, hospital and field settings. Students will be assigned to hospital and field clinical units with the goal of achieving psychomotor proficiency in all areas of field and hospital clinical skills. May be repeated to a limit of 6 hours. P: PMC 455.

PMC 457. Paramedic Clinical Transition III. 3-6 credits.

This is an Advanced Clinical Course for Paramedics that have demonstrated proficiency in all psychomotor skills in hospital and field settings. Students will be assigned to field and hospital rotations with the intent of demonstrating clinical proficiency and team leadership capabilities in all areas of hospital and field clinical practices. May be repeated to a limit of 6 hours. P: PMC 456.

PMC 460. Paramedic Certification. 6 credits.

Course designed to prepare the currently credentialed critical care health care professional for the assessment, care, transport, and communication requirements of the sick and injured in the out of hospital setting. While giving an active health care professional (R.N., M.D., D.O.) credit for their clinical and educational expertise, this course supplements and augments skills already gained to enable the participant to function as a valuable prehospital team member with both ground and air service programs. After successful completion, the participant will meet eligibility requirements to complete the National Registry credentialing examination for Paramedics. P: R.N., M.D., D.O., EMT-Basic certification; two years critical care experience, ACLS provider; trauma and pediatric course certificate.

PMC 470. Management of Paramedicine Systems. 3 credits.

Emphasis on knowledge, skills and abilities required of first-line managers of Paramedicine systems including personnel, operations and equipment. P: PMC 101.

PMC 479. Special Topics in Paramedicine. 0-3 credits.

Exploration and analysis of problems and topics in today's EMS environment. May be repeated to a limit of 12 hours. P: IC.

PMC 480. Critical Care Paramedic. 6 credits.

This course is designed to prepare paramedics to provide advanced critical care during inter-facility transports, including performing advanced clinical patient assessments and providing invasive care beyond the standard scope of advanced prehospital care. Includes modes of transport, flight physiology, barophysiology and transfer considerations, including safety, patient packaging and practice in a closely confined space), airway and ventilation management including surgical airways and ventilators, CPAP and BiPAP, thoracostomy, and chest drainage maintenance, central venous lines, expanded pharmacologic formulary, interpretation of laboratory data, 12-lead ECG interpretation, monitoring and maintaining an IABP, and hemodynamic monitoring. Instruction is provided in both didactic and clinical settings. P: DC, currently licensed paramedic with two years of active clinical experience or registered nurse with a minimum of one year critical care experience; current Healthcare Provider CPR and ACLS; Trauma course (PHTSL, BTLS, TNCC, OR TNATC); Pediatric course (PALS, PEPP, PPC, OR ENPC); AMLS recommended.

PMC 493. Directed Independent Readings. 0-3 credits.

May be repeated to a limit of six hours. P: DC.

PMC 495. Directed Independent Study. 0-3 credits.

May be repeated to a limit of six hours. P: DC.

PMC 497. Directed Independent Research. 1-3 credits. FA, SP

PMC 497 provides undergraduate student with an in-depth experience in the craft and practice of research and scholarship. Students are given the opportunity to explore research and scholarship in greater depth, and to develop the skills for independent scholarship within paramedicine. P: IC; Jr. Stdg.