Note that the paramedic certificate and degree programs require certification as a basic EMT to apply for entry.
EMT - Emergency Medical Responder Certificate
Emergency medical responders are entry-level EMS providers. The emergency medical responder certificate combines classroom training and an internship to teach you basic emergency lifesaving interventions while awaiting an additional EMS response.
Certificate Requirements
EMS-1015 - Emergency Medical Responder
Provides the student with core knowledge and skills to function in the capacity of a first responder arriving at the scene of an emergency, providing supportive care until advanced EMS help arrives. Students are required to have a professional level CPR certification to enroll in this course. Course is not repetable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
Students are required to have a professional level CPR certification to enroll in this course.
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HPR-1080 - Internship
Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor. Department approval is required. This course has admission requirements. Please call or email the Phlebotomy department for more information. See the department web page at https://www.aims.edu/degrees-certificates/allied-health-professional for contact information. Course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours.
Course Prerequisites
Permission of instructor is required.
0 to 12
Total Credits for Certificate 4
Emergency Medical Technician
This fifteen-week EMT certificate program prepares you to become a basic EMT. Learn anatomy and physiology and how to assess and treat medical and trauma emergencies.
Certificate Requirements
EMS-1021 - EMT Fundamentals
Introduces the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student to prehospital emergency care. The topics included in this course are Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems, well-being of the EMT, communications, documentation, anatomy, airway management, and patient assessment. Students are required to have a professional level CPR certification to enroll in this course. Department approval is required. This course has admission requirements. Please contact the EMS program coordinator for more information at ems@aims.edu . Course is not repeatable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
Students are required to have a professional level CPR certification to enroll in this course.
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EMS-1022 - EMT Medical Emergencies
Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills to effectively provide emergency care and transportation to a patient experiencing a medical emergency. This course focuses on the integration of the physical exam, medical history, and pathophysiology when assessing and treating the medical patient. Students are required to have a professional level CPR certification to enroll in this course. Department approval is required. This course has admission requirements. Please contact the EMS program coordinator for more information at ems@aims.edu . Course is not repeatable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
EMS 1021 with a grade of "C" or better.
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EMS-1023 - EMT Trauma Emergencies
Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills to provide appropriate emergency care and transportation of a patient who has suffered a traumatic injury. The concepts of kinematics and the biomechanics of trauma, along with pathophysiology and injury patterns will provide the student with the ability to assess and manage the trauma patient. Students are required to have a professional level CPR certification to enroll in this course. Department approval is required. This course has admission requirements. Please contact the EMS program coordinator for more information at ems@aims.edu . Course is not repeatable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
EMS 1021 with a grade of "C" or better. Students are required to have a professional level CPR certification to enroll in this course.
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EMS-1024 - EMT Special Considerations
Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills required to modify the assessment, treatment, and transportation of special patient populations and patients in special circumstances. This course also provides an overview of incident command, mass casualty incidents, vehicle extrication, air medical support, hazardous materials, and terrorism. Students are required to have a professional level CPR certification to enroll in this course. Department approval is required. This course has admission requirements. Please contact the EMS program coordinator for more information at ems@aims.edu . Course is not repeatable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
EMS 1021 with a grade of "C" or better. Students are required to have a professional level CPR certification to enroll in this course.
2
EMS-1070 - EMT Clinical
Provides the EMT student with the clinical experience required for initial certification and some renewal processes. Students are required to have current CPR certification, applicable immunizations, and a background check to enroll in this course. Department approval is required. This course has admission requirements. Please contact the EMS program coordinator for more information at ems@aims.edu . Course is not repeatable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
Students are required to have current CPR certification, applicable immunizations, and a background check to enroll in this course.
1
Total Credits for Certificate 12
Paramedic Certificate
If you are an EMT or AEMT, the paramedic certificate program prepares you to become a paramedic who provides advanced emergency medical care to EMS patients. Study paramedic fundamentals and special considerations, advanced pharmacology and cardiology, and medical and trauma emergencies.
Certificate Requirements
EMS-2025 - Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice
Introduces the paramedic student to the advanced practice of prehospital care. This course covers professional behavior, medical ethics, legal issues, patient assessment, therapeutic communication, clinical decision making, and basic and advanced airway management. This course discusses EMS's role in the healthcare continuum, professional communication, patient care documentation, IV fluid therapy and resuscitation, and the application of evidence based medicine. A brief overview of human anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology is included. Restricted to Paramedic Certificate and Paramedic AAS majors only. Course is not repeatable for credit.
3
EMS-2026 - Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice - Lab
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to apply professional behavior, medical ethics, legal issues, patient assessment, therapeutic communication, clinical decision making, and airway management. Serves as the companion course to Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice. Restricted to Paramedic Certificate and Paramedic AAS majors only. Course is not repeatable for credit.
2
EMS-2027 - Paramedic Special Considerations
Introduces the paramedic student to concepts in assessing and meeting the emergency care needs of the neonate, pediatric, geriatric and special needs patient. This course focuses on epidemiology, pathophysiology, assessment and treatment of these patient groups. Common medical and traumatic presentations are addressed. Relevant psychosocial and ethno cultural concepts and legal and ethical implications are integrated throughout. Restricted to Paramedic Certificate and Paramedic AAS majors only. Course is not repeatable for credit.
3
EMS-2028 - Paramedic Special Considerations Lab
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to effectively assess and treat neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, and special needs patients utilizing skills and simulation scenarios. Serves as the companion course to Paramedic Special Considerations. Restricted to Paramedic Certificate and Paramedic AAS majors only. Course is not repeatable for credit.
2
EMS-2029 - Paramedic Pharmacology
Introduces the paramedic student to advanced emergency pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. This course will include laws affecting the use and distribution of medications, medication dosing, clinical calculations, routes of administration and discussion of common medication classifications to include indications, contraindications and side effects. Restricted to Paramedic Certificate and Paramedic AAS majors only. Course is not repeatable for credit.
3
EMS-2030 - Paramedic Pharmacology Lab
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to safely and effectively administer emergency medications. Serves as the companion course to Paramedic Pharmacology. Restricted to Paramedic Certificate and Paramedic AAS majors only. Course is not repeatable for credit.
2
EMS-2031 - Paramedic Cardiology
Introduces the paramedic student to cardiovascular emergencies and the care of patients presenting with cardiovascular emergencies. Topics will include assessment of the cardiovascular system, ECG acquisition and interpretation both single lead and 12 lead, pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease and treatments indicated for a given disease. Restricted to Paramedic Certificate and Paramedic AAS majors only. Course is not repeatable for credit.
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EMS-2032 - Paramedic Cardiology Lab
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to effectively assess and treat patients presenting with cardiovascular emergencies utilizing skills and simulation scenarios. Serves as the companion course to Paramedic Cardiology. Restricted to Paramedic Certificate and Paramedic AAS majors only. Course is not repeatable for credit.
1
EMS-2033 - Paramedic Medical Emergencies
Expands on the paramedic student's knowledge of medical emergencies with the Integration of assessment findings in formulating a field impression and implementing a treatment plan. This course will cover principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology related to common medical emergencies including: neurological, abdominal and gastrointestinal disorders, immunological, infectious diseases, endocrine disorders, psychiatric disorders, toxicological, respiratory, hematological, genitourinary, gynecological, non-traumatic musculoskeletal disorders, and diseases of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat. Restricted to Paramedic Certificate and Paramedic AAS majors only. Course is not repeatable for credit.
4
EMS-2034 - Paramedic Medical Emergencies Lab
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to effectively assess and treat patients with a variety of medical emergencies utilizing skills and simulation scenarios. Serves as the companion course to Paramedic Medical Emergencies. Restricted to Paramedic Certificate and Paramedic AAS majors only. Course is not repeatable for credit.
1
EMS-2035 - Paramedic Trauma Emergencies
Expands on the paramedic student's knowledge of trauma emergencies with the integration of assessment findings in formulating a field impression and implementing a treatment plan for an acutely injured patient. The course will provide an in depth evaluation of trauma to include: categorization of trauma patients, incidence of trauma, trauma systems, types of injury, trauma assessment, documentation in trauma, trauma scoring scales, trauma center designations, and transfer of patients. Restricted to Paramedic Certificate and Paramedic AAS majors only. Course is not repeatable for credit.
4
EMS-2036 - Paramedic Trauma Emergencies Lab
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to effectively assess and treat patients with a variety of traumatic emergencies utilizing skills and simulation scenarios. Serves as the companion lab course for Paramedic Trauma Emergencies. Restricted to Paramedic Certificate and Paramedic AAS majors only. Course is not repeatable for credit.
1
EMS-2037 - Paramedic Internship Preparatory
Reviews concepts and techniques used in the prehospital setting. Restricted to Paramedic Certificate and Paramedic AAS majors only. Course is not repeatable for credit.
2
EMS-2073 - Paramedic Clinical
Students will participate in clinical rotations at local hospitals where they will apply the Advanced Life Support skills taught in the related didactic courses. Students are required to have current CPR certification, applicable immunizations, and a background check to enroll in this course. Restricted to Paramedic Certificate and Paramedic AAS majors only. Course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours.
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EMS-2080 - Internship I: Paramedic
Serves as the preceptor/internship program for paramedic students. Students are required to have current CPR certification, applicable immunizations, and a background check to enroll in this course. Restricted to Paramedic Certificate and Paramedic AAS majors only. Course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours.
0 to 12
EMS-2081 - Paramedic Internship II
Serves as the continuation of EMS 2080, preceptor program for paramedic students. Students are required to have current CPR certification, applicable immunizations, and a background check to enroll in this course. Restricted to Paramedic Certificate and Paramedic AAS majors only. Course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours.
0 to 12
Total Credits for Certificate 51
Note: For the current list of prerequisites, talk to an EMS advisor.
