Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: EMT-B: INTRODUCTION TO EMERGENCY CARE

Department: Natural Sciences Division

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course is a state-sanctioned EMT-B Certification course which includes practical and didactic exploration into pre-hospital care. This class culminates with a national certification to practice pre-hospital care on the EMT-B level. This course will discuss anatomy, body systems, and the biochemical basis of emergency intervention in addition to practical application of EMT-B skills. Formerly HEAL 308 and BIOS 281 and NSCI 281. Instructor Permission Required.

Long Title: ADVANCED EMT

Department: Natural Sciences Division

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Continuation of EMSP 281, Emergency Care. Formerly BIOS 282, HEAL 310, and NSCI 282. Instructor Permission Required.

Long Title: EMS INCHARGE LEADERSHIP COURSE

Department: Natural Sciences Division

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Students preparing to hold leadership positions in EMS will expand their competency in emergency services, including emergency management and incident response, in addition to improving patient care and leadership skills. Participants will achieve certification in national emergency services courses, and will work as a team to manage a major event. Formerly UNIV 275. Instructor Permission Required.

Long Title: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES RESEARCH COURSE

Department: Natural Sciences Division

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 3

Description: EMSP 491 is an independent program of study for students interested in research in prehospital medicine. All students will complete a research project under the supervision of a physician faculty member from Baylor College of Medicine. Projects may vary based on each student's interest and faculty projects. Formerly NSCI 491. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES RESEARCH COURSE

Department: Natural Sciences Division

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 3

Description: EMSP 492 is an independent program of study for students interested in research in prehospital medicine. All students will complete a research project under the supervision of a physician faculty member from Baylor College of Medicine. Projects may vary based on each student's interest and faculty projects. Formerly NSCI 492. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: EMT TEACHING PRACTICUM

Department: Natural Sciences Division

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Internship/Practicum

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course is open to an undergraduate student who serves as an instructor for the Emergency Medical Technician course. As an instructor, he/she would need to participate in course planning, course assignments, and student evaluation. They would also be expected to present course material through preparing and delivering lectures, presentations, and practical skills instructions. Grade would be assigned based on student self-evaluation, class evaluation, and primary instructor assessment. Formerly NSCI 289. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.