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EMS
152
(3
Credits)
Fall,
Spring
Emergency
Trauma
Training
First
Responder
(2+2)
Designed
to
provide
basic
emergency
care
knowledge
and
skills
to
the
student
who
will
provide
the
first
emergency
care.
The
objective
of
the
first
person
on
the
emergency
scene
will
be
to
recognize
the
needs
of
the
victim
and
deliver
quality
care
to
the
patient,
minimizing
discomfort
and
preventing
further
complications.
Laboratory
fee:
$75.00.
EMS
154
(1
Credit)
Fall
Emergency
Trauma
Training
Refresher
(1+0)
For
individuals
who
have
been
previously
certified
in
Emergency
Trauma
Training
(40
hrs.).
Certification
is
valid
for
two
years.
(Prerequisite:
EMS
152
or
ETT
Certification
which
may
not
be
expired
more
than
one
calendar
year.)
EMS
160
(1
Credit)
As
Demand
Warrants
Basic
Trauma
Life
Support
(B.T.L.S.)
(1+0)
Provides
the
first
line
of
life
support
to
the
trauma
patient
as
encountered
in
situ
and
to
maintain
life
until
the
patient
is
handed
off
to
the
next
level
of
medical
help.
EMS
170
(6
Credits)
Fall,
Spring
EMT:
Emergency
Medical
Technician
I
(4+4)
(Cross-listed
with
ARSK
170)
Techniques
to
administer
lifesaving
first
aid
and
operate
an
ambulance.
Upon
successful
completion
of
this
course,
the
student
will
meet
the
Alaska
requirements
for
certification
as
an
Emergency
Medical
Technician.
Laboratory
fee:
$150.00.
EMS
172
(1
Credit)
Fall
EMT:
Emergency
Medical
Technician
Refresher
(.5+1)
Review
of
basic
skills
and
emergency
medical
procedures
at
the
Basic
EMT
1,
2
or
3
level.
Covers
emergency
medical
care
procedural
changes,
newly
developed
equipment
and
its
use,
changes
in
State
licensure
or
other
medical-legal
requirements.
Laboratory
fee:
$75.00.
(Prerequisite:
EMT
1,
2
or
3
certification
that
may
not
be
expired
more
than
one
calendar
year.)
EMS
176
(1
Credit)
Fall
Aeromedical
Evacuations
in
Alaska
(1+0)
History
of
Alaska
aeromedical
transport;
physiological
aspects
of
pressure
and
atmosphere;
physical
effects
of
flight
on
the
patient
and
escort;
aircraft
and
equipment
considerations;
legal
aspects
of
air
transport;
effects
of
aeromedical
transport
on
specific
medical
situations.
Laboratory
fee:
$45.00.
(Prerequisite:
EMT
I
certification
or
permission
of
instructor.)
EMS
180
(8
Credits)
Alternate
Semesters
Paramedicine
I
(6+4)
Introduction
to
emergency
medical
services,
EMT
roles
and
responsibilities,
and
medical/legal/ethical
issues.
Basic
pathophysiology,
pharmacology,
venous
access
and
advanced
airway
management
techniques.
Materials
fee:
$410.00.
(Prerequisite:
HLTH
114
or
equivalent;
and
EMS
170.
Note:
Student
must
have
the
strength
to
be
able
to
move
patients,
sufficient
vision
to
assess
the
condition
of
the
patient,
and
the
dexterity
to
perform
the
skills
of
a
paramedic.)
EMS
182
(8
Credits)
Alternate
Semesters
Paramedicine
II
(6+4)
In-depth
look
at
the
respiratory,
circulatory
and
nervous
systems.
Includes
interpretatin
of
cardiac
rhythms,
pharmacology
and
advanced
cardiac
life
support.
Graded
Pass/Fail.
Materials
fee:
$500.00.
(Prerequisite:
EMS
170.
Co-requisite:
EMS
180.
Note:
Student
must
have
the
strength
to
be
able
to
move
patients,
sufficient
vision
to
assess
the
condition
of
the
patient,
and
the
dexterity
to
perform
the
skills
of
a
paramedic.)
EMS
186
(4
Credits)
Alternate
Semesters
Clinical
Rotation
I
(0+8)
Perform
paramedic
skills
in
the
hospital
setting
under
the
guidance
of
a
clinical
preceptor.
Rotations
include
the
Emergency
Department,
ICU,
Operating
Room,
Respiratory
Therapy,
and
Mental
Health
Units.
Provides
an
in-depth
look
at
the
respiratory,
circulatory
and
nervous
systems.
Includes
interpretation
of
cardiac
rhythms
and
advanced
cardiac
life
support.
(Prerequisite:
EMS
180
and
182;
or
permission
of
instructor.
Note:
Student
must
have
the
strength
to
be
able
to
move
patients,
sufficient
vision
to
assess
the
condition
of
the
patient,
and
the
dexterity
to
perform
the
skills
of
a
paramedic.)
EMS
251
(1
Credit)
As
Demand
Warrants
Basic
Life
Support
Instructor
(1+0)
The
American
Heart
Association
(AHA)
Basic
Life
Support
(BLS)
Instructor's
course
provides
the
AHA/BLS
student
the
opportunity
to
acquire
the
knowledge
and
skills
necessary
to
instruct
and
evaluate
potential
BLS
providers.
This
course
balances
what
information
to
teach
with
how
to
teach
BLS.
The
BLS
Instructor
student
will
be
monitored
during
the
first
class
she/he
teaches
by
the
BLS
Instructor
Trainer.
Laboratory
fee:
$45.00.
(Prerequisite:
Basic
Life
Support
certified.)
EMS
257
(3
Credits)
Spring
Arctic
Survival
(3+arranged)
(Cross-listed
with
ATVY
231)
Use
of
principles,
procedures,
techniques
and
equipment
to
survive
extreme
arctic
conditions
and
to
assist
in
safe
recovery.
Lab
required.
Laboratory
fee:
$50.00.
EMS
261
(3
Credits)
Spring
EMT:
Emergency
Medical
Technician
II
(2+2)
Advancement
of
EMT
I
skills
and
knowledge
through
advanced
techniques
in
fluid
therapy
and
advance
airway
management.
Includes
utilization
of
specific
drug
therapy.
Laboratory
fee:
$250.00.
(Prerequisite:
EMT
I
certification
as
described
in
State
EMT
regulations;
7AAC26.010.)
EMS
265
(2
Credits)
Fall
EMT:
Emergency
Medical
Technician
III
(.5+3.0)
Introduction
to
basic
cardiac
anatomy
and
physiology,
cardiac
electrophysiology,
recognition
and
treatment
of
basic
lethal
arrythmias,
use
of
monitor,
defibrillator
and
pharacological
management.
Materials
fee:
$200.00.
(Prerequisite:
EMT
2
certification
as
described
in
State
EMT
regulations;
7AAC26.010.)
EMS
271
(9
Credits)
Alternate
Semesters
Paramedicine
III
(7+4)
Focus
on
assessment
and
management
of
medical
emergencies,
geriatrics,
pediatrics,
and
traumatic
injuries.
Includes
pediatric
advanced
life
support
and
basic
trauma
life
support.
Materials
fee:
$100.00.
(Prerequisites:
EMS
180
and
182.
Note:
Student
must
have
the
strength
to
be
able
to
move
patients,
sufficient
vision
to
assess
the
condition
of
the
patient,
and
the
dexterity
to
perform
the
skills
of
a
paramedic.)
EMS
275
(4
Credits)
Alternate
Semesters
Clinical
Rotation
II
(0+8)
Perform
paramedic
skills
in
the
hospital
setting
under
the
guidance
of
a
clinical
preceptor.
Rotations
include
the
Emergency
Department,
ICU,
OR,
Labor
and
Delivery,
Pediatrics
and
Geriatrics.
(Prerequisites:
EMS
180
and
182.
Note:
Student
must
have
the
strength
to
be
able
to
move
patients,
sufficient
vision
to
assess
the
condition
of
the
patient,
and
the
dexterity
to
perform
the
skills
of
a
paramedic.)
EMS
277
(3
Credits)
Alternate
Semesters
Clinical
Rotation
III
(0+6)
Perform
paramedic
skills
in
the
hospital
setting
under
the
guidance
of
a
clinical
preceptor.
Rotations
include
the
Emergency
Department,
ICU,
OR,
Labor
and
Delivery,
Pediatrics
and
Geriatrics.
(Prerequisites:
EMS
186
and
271.
Note:
Student
must
have
the
strength
to
be
able
to
move
patients,
sufficient
vision
to
assess
the
condition
of
the
patient,
and
the
dexterity
to
perform
the
skills
of
a
paramedic.)
EMS
283
(12
Credits)
Alternate
Semesters
Paramedic
Internship
(0+24)
Prehospital
field
experience
under
the
guidance
of
a
paramedic
preceptor
on
an
advanced
life
support
ambulance.
Interns
perform
all
aspects
of
paramedic
care.
Materials
fee:
$480.00.
(Prerequisites:
EMS
275
and
277.
Note:
Student
must
have
the
strength
to
be
able
to
move
patients,
sufficient
vision
to
assess
the
condition
of
the
patient,
and
the
dexterity
to
perform
the
skills
of
a
paramedic.)
EMS
287
(3
Credits)
Fall,
Summer,
As
Demand
Warrants
Update
in
Paramedicine
(2+2)
Integration
of
paramedicine
knowledge
and
techniques
with
evaluation
of
applied
skills.
Materials
fee:
$60.00.
(Prerequisite:
Current
State
of
Alaska
or
National
Registry
paramedic
license.
Note:
Student
must
have
the
strength
to
be
able
to
move
patients,
sufficient
vision
to
assess
the
condition
of
the
patient,
and
the
dexterity
to
perform
the
skills
of
a
paramedic.)
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