Emergency Medical Services
A $75 fee for equipment upgrade will be assessed for one or more ARSK, EMS and FIRE courses. This fee is in addition to any lab/material fees.
EMS 152 3 Credits
Emergency Trauma Training First Responder
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.
(2 + 2) Offered Fall, Spring
EMS 154 1 Credit
Emergency Trauma Training Refresher
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.) (1 + 0) Offered Fall
EMS 160 1 Credit
Basic Trauma Life Support (B.T.L.S.)
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. (1 + 0) Offered As
Demand Warrants
EMS 170 6 Credits
EMT: Emergency Medical Technician I
(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.
(4 + 4) Offered As Demand Warrants
EMS 172 1 Credit
EMT: Emergency Medical Technician I Refresher
Review of basic skills and emergency medical procedures at the
Basic EMT 1 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 certification that may not be expired more than one calendar
year.) (.5 + 1) Offered Fall
EMS 176 1 Credit
Aeromedical Evacuations in Alaska
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.) (1 + 0) Offered Fall
EMS 180 8 Credits
Paramedicine I
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.) (6 + 4) Offered Summer,
As Demand Warrants
EMS 182 8 Credits
Paramedicine II
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.)
(6 + 4) Offered Summer, As Demand Warrants
EMS 186 4 Credits
Clinical Rotation I
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.) (0 + 8) Offered Fall
EMS 251 1 Credit
Basic Life Support Instructor
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.)
(1 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
EMS 257 3 Credits
Arctic Survival
(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. (3 + arranged) Offered Spring
EMS 261 3 Credits
EMT: Emergency Medical Technician II
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.)
(2 + 2) Offered Spring
EMS 265 2 Credits
EMT: Emergency Medical Technician III
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.) (.5 + 3) Offered Fall
EMS 271 9 Credits
Paramedicine III
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.) (7 + 4)
Offered Fall
EMS 275 4 Credits
Clinical Rotation II
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.) (0 + 8)
Offered Fall
EMS 277 3 Credits
Clinical Rotation III
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.) (0 + 6)
Offered Spring
EMS 283 12 Credits
Paramedic Internship
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.) (0 + 24)
Offered Spring
EMS 287 3 Credits
Paramedic Refresher
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.) (2 + 2) Offered As Demand Warrants