Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

EMS 100 First Responder (SP)

4 credits This course is designed to teach the person (public safety officer or other) who arrives first at the scene of an accident proper life saving procedures. In terms of emergency victim care, the first responder will provide what is needed until qualified emergency medical technicians arrive.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 3 hours
Lab fee: $ 35.00

EMS 110 EMT–Basic (A, W, SP, SU)

9.5 credits
This course provides a first phase of training in the career structure of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The course covers all the knowledge and skills required for the state certification examination. Course includes 18 clock hours of clinical experience.
This course provides a first phase of training in the career structure of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The course covers the U.S. Department of Transportation knowledge and skill objectives. Successful completion of the course and practical examination allows the student to take the certification exam leading to potential certification to practice as an EMT-Basic. Students must receive a “C” or better in this course for successful completion of EMS 110.
Lecture: 6 hours – Lab: 10 hours
Prerequisites: Placement into ENGL 100 and completed health record required prior to registration
Lab fee: $200.00

EMS 111 EMT–Intermediate (A, W, SP, SU)

11 credits
This course offers an in-depth study of patient assessment, shock physiology, fluid and intravenous therapy. It also covers the knowledge and skills required to take the state certification exam. Students must receive a “C” or better in this course for successful completion of EMS 111.
Lecture: 7 hours – Lab: 9 hours
Prerequisite: State Certified EMT–Basic and completed health record required prior to registration
Lab fee: $230.00

EMS 121 Emergency Medical Services Systems (A)

3 credits
This course deals with the history, development, organization, funding, and control of Emergency Medical Services. It will involve the student in current trends in EMS.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Lab fee: $15.00

EMS 122 Legal Principles for Emergency Medical Technicians (A)

2 credits
This course encompasses the laws and regulations which govern EMTs and their actions. The course also deals with the rights of the patient and professionalism of the EMT.
This course encompasses the laws and regulations which govern EMTs and their actions. The course also deals with the rights of the patient and professionalism of the EMT.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Lab fee: $12.00

EMS 123 Emergency Psychiatric Intervention (W)

3 credits
This course deals with the EMT’s approach to victims exhibiting abnormal behavior and provides an in-depth look into the methods of evaluation and management of people experiencing behavioral crises.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Lab fee: $20.00

EMS 125 Disaster Aid (SP)

3 credits
This course will familiarize the EMT with disaster planning, community needs assessment, organization and control of a community disaster plan, and in developing testing procedures for this plan.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Lab fee: $15.00

EMS 127 Handling Hazardous Materials Situations (SU 1st Term)

2 credits
This course encompasses the safety factors and care the paramedic must consider when dealing with victims exposed to hazardous materials (i.e., toxic fumes, radioactive materials, electrical, explosive and flammable materials). Course content includes dealing with Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) situations.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Lab fee: $30.00

EMS 128 Introduction to Rescue for the EMS Provider (SU 2nd Term)

3 credits
This combination classroom and hands-on course provides a basic overview of the rescue process and the tools required for rescue related to the EMS provider. The student will learn to manage the initial stages of a rescue incident effectively and without becoming a victim themselves.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $70.00

EMS 130 River Rescue (SU 1st Term)

3 credits
This course deals with rescuing victims from the water. It will include, but not be limited to, self-rescue, rescue from shore, boat-assisted rescues, rescue from boats and rappelling.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: Intermediate swimming ability
Lab fee: $30.00

EMS 131 Special Topics for Paramedics (AU)

3 credits
In this course, the paramedic will be required to develop and present an in-depth study in an area of individual interest.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Lab fee: $50.00

EMS 132 Emergency Medical Services Dispatcher (SP)

2 credits
The EMS dispatcher course prepares dispatch personnel to receive requests for emergency medical services, allocate community resources in response to such requests, and to give pre-arrival instruction.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee: $240.00 (includes book and certification fee)

EMS 133 Ice and Cold Water Rescue (W)

2 credits
This course deals with rescuing victims from ice-covered and cold water and with handling hypothermia and other related medical concerns.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Lab fee: $40.00

EMS 142 Vertical Rescue (SP)

2 credits
This course presents the fundamentals of rope rescue, using up-to-date equipment and techniques with a major emphasis on safety. Terminology, selection of proper equipment, essential knots, and current standards will be presented, as well as rope rescue systems and litter packaging. Practical application evolutions will include solving rescue problems and evaluating rope rescue systems and/or techniques. Course covers rescue of the injured and/or stranded from ledges, cliffs, elevator shafts, etc.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 3 hours
Lab fee: $40.00

EMS 143 Search and Rescue (A)

2 credits
This course includes the introduction to job responsibilities, philosophy and concepts of effective search and rescue management. It describes preplanning, resources, investigation, interviewing, determining urgency, subject behaviors, search strategy, area probability, base camp set up and management, briefing and
This course introduces the job responsibilities as well as the philosophy/concepts of effective search and rescue management. It describes preplanning, resources, investigation, interviewing, determining urgency, subject behaviors, search strategy, area probability, base-camp set up and management, and briefing/debriefing. The course also introduces map and compass reading.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 3 hours
Lab fee: $40.00

EMS 144 Confined Space Rescue (SP)

2 credits
This course is designed to present the learner with OSHA regulations and requirements. Also confined space entry procedures to safely and properly perform a rescue from tanks, pipelines, manholes, cave-ins, etc. The course will address necessary rescue shoring and tunneling equipment required for a confined space
This course presents OSHA regulations and requirements, as well as confined-space entry procedures to safely and properly perform a rescue from tanks, pipelines, manholes, cave-ins, etc. The course will address necessary rescue shoring and tunneling equipment required for a confined-space rescue.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: EMS 142
Lab fee: $15.00

EMS 201 Paramedic Preparation Course

4 credits
This is the course prerequisite for the paramedic certification program. The student will study anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, as they relate to providing paramedic emergency care. The course will cover fluid and electrolyte balance, neuromuscular theory, cardiovascular, respiratory, immune and renal systems, infectious disease, and principles of pharmacology.
Lecture: 4 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: EMS 110 or permission of instructor
Lab fee: $25.00

EMS 211 EMT–Paramedic I (W, SU)

7 credits
This course encompasses the training of the paramedic in the areas of role, triage and assessment of victims, care of the victim in the areas of shock, respiratory system, intravenous therapy and trauma, as well as principles of communications.
Students must receive a “C” or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent EMT–P courses.
Lecture: 5 hours – Lab: 4 hours
Prerequisites: State certified EMT–Basic; EMS 201, successful completion of the Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test and the pre-testing process, and a completed health record.
Corequisite: EMS 281 and EMS 291
Lab fee: $165.00

EMS 212 EMT–Paramedic II (A, SP)

7 credits
The training of the paramedic in the areas of cardiovascular, anaphylaxis, and the endocrine and nervous systems.
This course encompasses the training of the paramedic in cardiovascular care, anaphylaxis and the endocrine and nervous systems. Students must receive a “C” or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent EMT-P courses.
Lecture: 5 hours – Lab: 4 hours
Prerequisite: EMS 211, EMS 281, and EMS 291
Corequisite: EMS 282 and EMS 292
Lab fee: $180.00

EMS 213 EMT–Paramedic III (W, SU)

6 credits
This course encompasses the training of the paramedic in the central nervous system, musculoskeletal system, soft tissue injuries, obstetric and gynecologic emergencies, neonatal and pediatric emergencies, and rescue. Students must receive a “C” or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent EMT-P courses.
Lecture: 4 hours – Lab: 4 hours
Prerequisites: EMS 212, EMS 282, and EMS 292
Corequisites: EMS 283 and 293
Lab fee: $165.00

EMS 214 EMT–Paramedic IV (SP, A)

4 credits
This course encompasses the training of the paramedic in trauma life support and major incident response, and continues the student’s training in ob/gyn, neonatal, behavioral emergencies, and rescue. Students must receive a “C” or better in this course as a prerequisite for subsequent EMT–Paramedic courses.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 4 hours
Prerequisites: EMS 213, EMS 283, EMS 293
Corequisites: EMS 284 and EMS 294
Lab fee: $180.00

EMS 265 12–Lead EKG Interpretation and Advanced Cardiac Treatment

3 credits
This course will teach students to perform and interpret 12-lead EKGs. Students also will learn to integrate advanced cardiac assessment and 12-lead EKG interpretation into treatment plans for critical patients.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: ACLS certification or equivalent experience
Lab fee: $75.00

EMS 275 Critical Care Transport

7 credits
This course deals with the special needs of critical patients during transport, including the use of advanced equipment and procedures. Course will prepare paramedics and nurses to function as members of a critical-care transport team. (This is the UMBC CCEMT–P course.)
Lecture: 6 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisites: EMT–P or RN with 2 years experience; CPR, ACLS, Trauma Course, Pediatric Course documentation.
Lab fee: $310.00 (includes $200.00 certification fee required by UMBC)

EMS 281 Hospital Clinical I (W, SU)

2 credits
EMS 281 offers students a hospital clinical observation and supervised experience, encompassing the didactic areas covered in EMS 211.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 5 hours
Corequisites: EMS 211 and 291
Lab fee: $75.00

EMS 282 Hospital Clinical II (A, SP)

2 credits
This course offers students a hospital clinical observation and supervised experience, encompassing the didactic areas covered in EMS 211 and EMS 212.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 5 hours
Prerequisite: EMS 281
Corequisites: EMS 212 and 292
Lab fee: $75.00

EMS 283 Hospital Clinical III (W, SU)

2 credits
Course offers student a hospital clinical observation and supervised experience, encompassing the didactic areas covered in EMS 211, 212 and EMS 213.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 5 hours
Prerequisite: EMS 282
Corequisites: EMS 213 and 293
Lab fee: $75.00

EMS 284 Hospital Clinical IV (A, SP)

2 credits
Hospital clinical observation and supervised experience, encompassing the didactic areas covered in EMS 211, 212, 213 and EMS 214.
EMS 284 offers student a hospital clinical observation and supervised experience, encompassing the didactic areas covered in EMS 211, 212, 213 and 214.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 5 hours
Prerequisite: EMS 283
Corequisites: EMS 214 and 294
Lab fee: $75.00

EMS 291 Field Clinical I (W, SU)

1 credit
Field clinical observation and experience.
Course gives student the opportunity for field clinical observation and experience.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 5 hours
Corequisites: EMS 211, 281
Lab fee: $125.00

EMS 292 Field Clinical II (A, SP)

1 credit
Field clinical observation and experience.
EMS 292 provides an opportunity for field clinical observation and experience.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 5 hours
Prerequisites: EMS 211, 281 and 291
Corequisites: EMS 212 and 282
Lab fee: $45.00

EMS 293 Field Clinical III (W, SU)

2 credits
Field clinical observation and experience.
This course provides another opportunity for field clinical observation and experience.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 10 hours
Prerequisite: EMS 292
Corequisites: EMS 213 and 283
Lab fee: $45.00

EMS 294 Field Clinical IV (A, SP)

2 credits
This course provides an additional opportunity for field clinical observation and experience.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 10 hours
Prerequisite: EMS 293
Corequisites: EMS 214 and 284
Lab fee: $65.00