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Course Descriptions

Course Numbers

Course numbers appear before the course titles. Courses numbered 1 – 99 are developmental courses. The credits earned in these courses cannot be applied toward a degree, certificate or diploma. Courses numbered 100 – 299 can be applied to an appropriate associate degree program, and they may also be used in certificate programs.

Course Credits

Course credits are provided after the course titles. One credit is equivalent to a total of 750 minutes of instruction.

Course Hours

The number of lecture and laboratory hours is shown at the end of each course description. The total number of lecture and laboratory hours is referred to as “contact” hours since it reflects the time spent each week under the supervision of a faculty member.

Prerequisites and Corequisites

Prerequisites are identified in the course description and must normally be met prior to enrollment. If a corequisite is identified, it means the two courses should be taken at the same time.
 

Criminal Justice
  

  • ADJ 145 - Corrections and the Community

    3 credits
    Studies and evaluates the relationships and interactions between correctional organizations and free society. Focuses on the shared responsibility of the community and corrections agencies to develop effective programs of management and treatment of criminal offenders. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  

  • ADJ 160 - Police Response to Critical Incidents

    3 credits
    Provides a basic introduction to incident command and emerging trends. Addresses bomb threats; hostage/barricade situations; attacks on institutions such as schools and hospitals; criminal hazmat; terrorist, militia/paramilitary, and extended crime scene evidence collection scenarios; and other long term or large scale events. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  

  • ADJ 170 - Street Gangs and Law Enforcement

    3 credits
    Teaches the philosophy and history of gangs in America through the eyes of law enforcement, courts, corrections and the citizenry. Examines methods by which law enforcement defines the gang problem and intervenes in gang membership. Explores gang globalization; differentiates street gangs and terrorist cells. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  

  • ADJ 201 - Criminology

    3 credits
    Studies current and historical data pertaining to criminal and other deviant behavior. Examines theories that explain crime and criminal behavior in human society. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  

  • ADJ 211 - Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures I

    3 credits
    Teaches the elements of proof for major and common crimes and the legal classification of offenses. Studies the kinds, degrees and admissibility of evidence and its presentation in criminal proceedings with emphasis on legal guidelines for methods and techniques of evidence acquisition. Surveys the procedural requirements from arrest to final disposition in the various American court systems with focus on the Virginia jurisdiction. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  

  • ADJ 227 - Constitutional Law for Justice Personnel

    3 credits
    Surveys the basic guarantees of liberty described in the U.S. Constitution and the historical development of these restrictions on government power, primarily through U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Reviews rights of free speech, press, assembly, as well as criminal procedure guarantees (to counsel, jury trial, habeas corpus, etc.) as they apply to the activities of those in the criminal justice system. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  

  • ADJ 228 - Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs

    3 credits
    Surveys the historical and current usage of narcotics and dangerous drugs. Teaches the identification and classification of such drugs and emphasizes the symptoms and effects on their users. Examines investigative methods and procedures utilized in law enforcement efforts against illicit drug usage. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  

  • ADJ 229 - Law Enforcement and the Community

    3 credits
    Considers current efforts by law enforcement personnel to achieve an effective working relationship with the community. Surveys and analyzes various interactive approaches of law enforcement agencies and the citizenry they serve. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  

  • ADJ 236 - Principles of Criminal Investigation

    3 credits
    Surveys the fundamentals of criminal investigation procedures and techniques. Examines crime scene search, collecting, handling and preserving of evidence. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  

  • ADJ 241 - Correctional Law

    3 credits
    Studies the legal rights and obligations of the convict- probationer, inmate, and parolee. Surveys methods of enforcing both rights and obligations and the responsibilities of corrections agencies and personnel under correctional law (constitutional, statutory, and regulatory provisions). Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  

  • ADJ 245 - Management of Correctional Facilities

    3 credits
    Describes management options and operational implications for staffing, security, safety, and treatment. Considers impact of changes in public policy on corrections. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  

  • ADJ 247 - Criminal Behavior

    3 credits
    Introduces and evaluates the concepts of normal and abnormal behavior. Focuses on the psychological and sociological aspects of criminal and other deviant behavior patterns. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  

  • ADJ 295 - Special Topics – Multicultural Perspectives in Law Enforcement

    3 credits
    To advance knowledge of the historical social changes that have an impact on law enforcement and the changing nature and complexity of serving diverse communities. Develop sensitivity and understanding of diverse populations and communities of color on the lines of race, religion, gender identity and orientation.

      Lecture: 3 hours per week.


Dietetics
  

  • DIT 190 - Coordinated Internship

    2 credits
    Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.

    Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit.  Lecture: 2 hours per week.

  

  • DIT 221 - Medical Nutrition Therapy

    4 credits
    Applies nutrition principles to the treatment of persons with special dietary needs. Lecture: 4 hours per week.


Drafting
  

  • DRF 128 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

    2 credits
    Teaches use of a positional tolerance system, its relationship to coordinate tolerance systems, and other aspects of industry standard drafting practices. Lecture: 2 hours per week.

  

  • DRF 160 - Machine Blueprint Reading

    3 credits
    Introduces interpreting of various blueprints and working drawings. Applies basic principles and techniques such as visualization of an object, orthogonal projection, technical sketching and drafting terminology. Requires outside preparation. Lecture: 3 hours per week.


Economics
  

  • ECO 150 - Economic Essentials: Theory and Application

    3 credits
    Presents a broad overview of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory with application to current economic situations. Introduces concepts, policies, and theories in addition to models of domestic and global economies. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  

  • ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics

    3 credits
    Introduces macroeconomics, including the Keynesian, classical, monetarist principles and theories, the study of national economic growth, inflation, recession, unemployment, financial markets, money and banking and the role of government spending and taxation, along with international trade and investments. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.

      Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  

  • ECO 202 - Principles of Microeconomics

    3 credits
    Introduces the basic concepts of microeconomics. Explores the free market concepts with coverage of economic models and graphs, scarcity and choices, supply and demand, elasticities, marginal benefits and costs, profits and production and distribution. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.

      Lecture: 3 hours per week.


Education
  

  • EDU 114 - Driver Task Analysis

    3 credits
    Introduces the “driver task” as related to the highway transportation system and factors that influences performance ability. Prepares students so they may be eligible to take certification exams for driving school instructors in both public and private schools. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. 4 hours per week.
  

  • EDU 195 - VCLA Prep

    1 credit
    This course is designed to prepare students to take the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) needed for initial teacher licensure.

      Lecture: 1 hour per week.

  

  • EDU 200 - Foundations of Education

    3 credits
    Explores the foundational topics related to education. Emphasizes the historical, philosophical, social, legal, ethical, and professional aspects of teaching. This course requires a practicum with a minimum of 20 hours of observation in a K-12 setting.

    Students are required to pay for a background check if required by the school division of their field placement. Lecture: 3 hours. 3 hours per week.
  

  • EDU 204 - Teaching in a Diverse Society

    3 credits
    Examines how personal and professional identities, positioning, and intersectional positionalities, values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors impact teaching and learning. Develops an understanding of similar and unique characteristics of PreK-12 students and their families, including culture, race, ethnicity, religion, language and learning abilities, gender socializations and sexual orientation. This course requires a practicum with a minimum of 20 hours of observation in a K-12 setting.

    Students are required to pay for a background check if required by the school division of their field placement. Lecture: 3 hours. 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): EDU 200  
  

  • EDU 206 - Classroom and Behavioral Management

    3 credits
    Provides an overview of developing a positive and inclusive learning environment. Emphasizes methods for managing the diverse needs of students in order to promote a positive learning environment. Addresses how to establish and communicate expectations for effective instruction. Lecture: 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): EDU 200  
  

  • EDU 207 - Human Growth and Development

    3 credits
    Provides an overview of the physical, intellectual, cognitive, language, social, and emotional development of human beings from birth to death, with a focus on birth to adolescence. Emphasizes how hereditary and environmental influences impact the development of the whole child. Lecture: 3 hours. 3 hours per week.
  

  • EDU 214 - Instructional Principles of Driver Education

    3 credits
    Analyzes rules and regulations that govern the conduct of Driver Education programs with special emphasis on organization and administration. Includes uses in the classroom, driving range and on the street. Prepares students so they may be eligible to take the state certification exam in driver education. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): EDU 114  
  

  • EDU 220 - Teaching Reading

    3 credits
    Provides instruction in concepts and strategies involved in teaching reading at the K-12 levels. Includes topics on literacy and components and development, various reading programs, technology integration, and assessment tools. May include field placement in a K-12 school.

      Lecture: 3 hous per week

  

  • EDU 235 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition Education

    3 credits
    Focuses on the health and developmental needs of children and the methods by which these needs are met. Emphasizes positive health, hygiene, nutrition and feeding routines, childhood diseases, and safety issues. Emphasizes supporting the mental and physical well being of children, as well as procedures for reporting child abuse. Lecture: 3 hours. Total: 3 hours per week
  

  • EDU 250 - Foundations of Exceptional Education

    3 credits
    Explores the historical, ethical, social, cultural, and legal practices for providing educational services for individuals with exceptionalities including early intervention, inclusion, adapting environments, and supporting positive behavior. Includes the study of characteristics of individuals with exceptionalities and the influence of culture and environment on development. Focuses on models, theories, and trends in special education. Lecture: 3 hours. 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): EDU 200  
  

  • EDU 254 - Teaching Basic Academic Skills to Exceptional Children

    3 credits
    Develops competencies required to teach readiness and basic skills to children with special needs in private or public school settings. Includes the preparation of lesson plans, instructional units, and individualized Education Programs (IEP’s). Includes child abuse recognition and intervention training. Emphasizes exceptionalities for students ages 2-21 under Public Law 94-142. Familiarizes students with the indicators of effective teaching. Lecture: 3 hours per week

  

  • EDU 270 - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders

    3 credits
    Explores the nature of autism and related developmental disorders. Details and discusses current evaluation and assessment measures in ASD. Discusses current intervention strategies and their implementtaion in the school setting. Part l of lll Lecture: 3 hours per week

  

  • EDU 271 - Methodologies and Curriculum Development for Students with Autism Spectrum

    3 credits
    Details current methodologies used when treating and teaching students with ASD. Emphasizes evidence based intervention strategies such as Assessment of Basic Learning and Language Skills (ABLLS), Verbal Behavior, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), and the use of visual schedules. Part II of III. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): EDU 270  

Electrical Technology
  

  • ELE 110 - Home Electric Power

    3 credits
    Covers the fundamentals of residential power distribution, circuits, panels, fuse boxes, breakers, transformers. Includes study of the national electrical code, purpose and interpretation. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 4 hours per week.
  

  • ELE 123 - Electrical Applications I

    2 credits
    Provides laboratory and shop assignments/jobs as applied to fundamental principles of electricity with emphasis on measurements and evaluation of electrical components, devices and circuits. Part I of II. Lecture: 1 hour. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 3 hours per week.
  

  • ELE 124 - Electrical Applications ll

    2 credits
    Provides laboratory and shop assignments/jobs as applied to fundamental principles of electricity with emphasis on measurements and evaluation of electrical components, devices and circuits. Part II of II. Lecture: 1 hour per week Laboratory: 2 hours per week Total: 3 hours per week
  

  • ELE 127 - Residential Wiring Methods

    3 credits
    Studies wiring methods and standards used for residential dwellings. Provides practical experience in design, layout, construction, and testing of residential wiring systems by use of scaled mock-ups. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 4 hours per week.
  

  • ELE 131 - National Electrical Code I

    3 credits
    Provides comprehensive study of the purpose and interpretations of the National Electric Code as well as familiarization and implementation of various charts, code rulings and wiring methods including state and local regulations. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  

  • ELE 133 - Practical Electricity l

    3 credits
    Teaches the fundamentals of electricity, terminology, symbols, and diagrams. Includes the principles essential to the understanding of general practices, safety and the practical aspects of residential and non-residential wiring and electrical installation, including fundamentals of motors and controls. Part I of II. Lecture: 2 hours per week Laboratory: 2 hours per week Total: 4 hours per week
  

  • ELE 137 - National Electrical Code – Industrial

    3 credits
    Provides comprehensive study of the purposes and interpretations of the National Electrical Code that deal primarily with industrial wiring methods, including state and local regulations. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 4 hours per week.
  

  • ELE 138 - National Electrical Code Review I

    3 credits
    Covers purpose and interpretation of the National Electrical Code as well as various charts, code rulings and wiring methods. Prepares the student to take the journeyman-level exam. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

  

  • ELE 150 - A.C. and D.C. Circuit Fundamentals

    4 credits
    Provides an intensive study of the fundamentals of direct and alternating current, resistance, magnetism, inductance and capacitance, with emphasis on practical applications. Focuses on electrical/machines applications. Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.
  

  • ELE 151 - Electrical Troubleshooting

    3 credits
    Teaches troubleshooting as applied to residential wiring and/ or electrical appliances. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.
  

  • ELE 156 - Electrical Control Systems

    3 credits
    Includes troubleshooting and servicing electrical controls, electric motors, motor controls, motor starters, relays, overloads, instruments and control circuits. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 4 hours per week.
  

  • ELE 159 - Electrical Motors

    3 credits
    Teaches practical applications and fundamentals of A.C. and D.C. machines. Includes the concepts of magnetism and generators used in electrical motor applications. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ELE 150 .
  

  • ELE 176 - Introduction to Alternative Energy Including Hybrid Systems

    3 credits
    Introduces Alternative Energy with an emphasis on solar photovoltaic systems, small wind turbines technology, the theory of PV technology, PV applications, solar energy terminology, system components, site analysis, PV system integration and PV system connections and small wind turbine technology site analysis. Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: 2 hours per week. Total: 4 hours per week.
  

  • ELE 239 - Programmable Controllers

    3 credits
    Examines installation, programming, interfacing and concepts of troubleshooting programmable controllers. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total:4 hours per week.
  

  • ELE 240 - Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers

    3 credits
    Advances further study of Programmable Logic Controllers that was initiated in ELE 239 . Students will learn to use more advanced program instructions, including data manipulation, sequences and program control, and advanced PLC features, including timers, counters. Covers connectivity and use of a variety of real world I/O devices. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 1 hour. Total: 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): ELE 239 .

Emergency Medical Services
  

  • EMS 110 - Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course (EVOC)

    1 credit
    Prepares the student for certification in the operation of various emergency vehicles. Teaches proper operating procedures in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Lecture: 1 hour per week.

  

  • EMS 111 - Emergency Medical Technician

    7 credits
    Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and National Registry EMT. Focuses on all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medicine Technician. Lecture: 5 hours. Laboratory: 4 hours. Total: 9 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Approved Healthcare Provider CPR certification. Before enrolling in this EMS course, students MUST complete or test out of MTE Modules 1 – 4 and must be eligible to enroll in ENG 111 . Note: Students less than 18 years of age may enroll in the Emergency Medical Technician (BLS only) courses at age 16 with parental permission. Students less than 18 years of age who complete the course will be eligible for Virginia EMT certification only, and will not be eligible for National Registry Certification.

    Corequisite: EMS 120 .
  

  • EMS 112 - Emergency Medical Technician Basic I

    4 credits
    Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and/or National Registry EMT. Focuses on all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medicine Technician Basic. Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 5 hours per week hours per week./9 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Approved Healthcare Provider CPR certification. Before enrolling in this EMS course, students MUST complete or test out of MTE Modules 1 – 4 and must be eligible to enroll in ENG 111 . Note: Students less than 18 years of age may enroll in the Emergency Medical Technician (BLS only) courses at age 16 with parental permission. Students less than 18 years of age who complete the course will be eligible for Virginia EMT certification only, and will not be eligible for National Registry Certification.

    Corequisite: EMS 120 .
  

  • EMS 113 - Emergency Medical Technician Basic II

    3 credits
    Continues preparation of student for certification as a Virginia and/or National Registry EMT-Basic II. Includes all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medicine Technician Basic. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 4 hours per week

    Prerequisite(s): EMS 112 .

    Corequisite: EMS 120 .
  

  • EMS 120 - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Clinical

    1 credit
    Provides supervised direct patient contact introducing the student to the assessment and emergency care of sick and injured patients. This course is a co-requisite for either EMS 111  or EMS 113  depending upon the program in which the student is participating. Laboratory: 2 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Current approved Healthcare Provider CPR certification. Before enrolling in this EMS course, students MUST complete or test out of MTE Modules 1 – 4 and must be eligible to enroll in ENG 111 . Note: Students less than 18 years of age may enroll in the Emergency Medical Technician (BLS only) courses at age 16 with parental permission. Students less than 18 years of age who complete the course will be eligible for Virginia EMT certification only, and will not be eligible for National Registry Certification.
  

  • EMS 121 - Preparatory Foundations

    2 credits
    Introduces fundamental concepts established by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Advanced EMT and Paramedic curricula. Includes EMS systems, introduction to research, workforce safety and wellness, EMS system communications, introduction to public health, legal and ethical issues. Lecture: 2 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
  

  • EMS 123 - EMS Clinical Preparation

    1 credit
    Introduces the student to local clinical agencies and prepares the student for clinical activities above the level of EMT. Includes prerequisites required by clinical affiliates, therapeutic communication, primary assessment, history taking, secondary assessment, reassessment, monitoring devices and documentation. Laboratory: 2 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
  

  • EMS 125 - Basic Pharmacology

    1 credit
    Prepares students to demonstrate competency concerning basic principles of pharmacology, drug dosage calculations and medication administration. Introduces medications listed in the Advanced EMT (AEMT) scope of practice. Lecture: 1 hour per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.

    Corequisite: EMS 126 . 
  

  • EMS 126 - Basic Pharmacology Lab

    1 credit
    Focuses on the safe administration of medications in the emergency setting. Includes drug dose calculation and covers multiple routes of administration including oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous, and intraosseous and other methods within the scope of practice for the emergency care provider. Laboratory: 2 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.

    Corequisite: EMS 125  .
  

  • EMS 127 - Airway, Shock and Resuscitation

    1 credit
    Introduces concepts associated with pre-hospital emergency care of the individual experiencing airway difficulty or in need of resuscitation or shock management. Lecture: 1 hour per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.

    Corequisite: EMS 128 .
  

  • EMS 128 - Airway, Shock and Resuscitation Lab

    1 credit
    Focuses on specific skills related to airway, resuscitation and shock management.

      Laboratory: 2 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.

    Corequisite: EMS 127 . 
  

  • EMS 135 - Emergency Medical Care

    2 credits
    Prepares the student to assess and manage patients with common medical emergencies. Lecture: 2 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , EMS 128 .

    Corequisite: EMS 136 .
  

  • EMS 136 - Emergency Medical Care Lab

    1 credit
    Focuses on specific skills related to the assessment and management of common medical emergencies. Laboratory: 2 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , EMS 128 .

    Corequisite: EMS 135 .
  

  • EMS 137 - Trauma Care

    1 credit
    Prepares the student to assess and manage injured patients, developing his/her problem-solving ability in the treatment of trauma involving various body systems. Lecture: 1 hour per week.

    Prerequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 123 ,EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , EMS 128  

    Corequisite: EMS 138 . 
  

  • EMS 138 - Trauma Care Lab

    1 credit
    Focuses on the skills required for the assessment and management of patients with traumatic injury. Laboratory: 2 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , EMS 128 

    Corequisite: EMS 137 .  
  

  • EMS 139 - Special Populations

    1 credit
    Focuses on the pre-hospital assessment and management of patients in a specific population including pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN), bariatric, abuse, sexual assault and special needs. Lecture: 1 hour per week.

    Prerequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , EMS 128  

    Corequisite: EMS 140 . 
  

  • EMS 140 - Special Populations Lab

    1 credit
    Develops skills related to the assessment and management of patients in a specific population including pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN), bariatric, abuse, sexual assault and special needs. Laboratory: 2 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , EMS 128  

    Corequisite: EMS 139 . 
  

  • EMS 141 - Cardiovascular Care

    2 credits
    Focuses on assessment and management of cardiac-related emergencies. Covers basic dysrhythmia recognition and relates it to overall cardiac patient care. Lecture: 2 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , EMS 128  

    Corequisite: EMS 142 . 
  

  • EMS 142 - Cardiovascular Care Lab

    1 credit
    Focuses on skills involved in the assessment and management of cardiac-related. Laboratory: 2 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , EMS 128 

    Corequisite:  EMS 141  
  

  • EMS 150 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

    7 credits
    Prepares students to build upon content in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) curriculum and demonstrate competency in specific advanced skills and knowledge. Lecture: 5 hours. Laboratory: 4 hours. Total: 9 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): EMS 170  
  

  • EMS 151 - Introduction to Advanced Life Support

    4 credits
    Begins the sequence for Advanced EMT, Intermediate and/or Paramedic certification. Includes the theory and application of the following: foundations, human systems, pharmacology, overview of shock, venous access, airway management, patient assessment, respiratory emergencies, allergic reaction, and assessment based management. Conforms at a minimum to the Virginia EMS Education Standards. Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): EMT Certification, current Healthcare Provider CPR certification. Before enrolling in this EMS course, students MUST complete or test out of MTE Modules 1 – 4 and must be eligible to enroll in ENG 111 .

    Corequisite: EMS 170 .
  

  • EMS 152 - Advanced EMT Completion

    2 credits
    Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Advanced, Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Includes patient assessment, differential diagnosis and management of multiple complaints. Includes, but are not limited to conditions relating to diabetic, neurological, abdominal pain, environmental, behavioral, gynecology, and toxicological disease conditions. Also includes Advanced EMT level cardiac, trauma and special population topics. Lecture: 1 hour. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Current EMT certification.

    Pre- or Corequisite: EMS 151 .
  

  • EMS 153 - Basic ECG Recognition

    2 credits
    Focuses on the interpretation of basic electrocardiograms (ECG) and their significance. Includes an overview of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system including structure, function and electrical conduction in the heart. Covers advanced concepts that build on the knowledge and skills of basic dysrhythmia determination and introduction to 12 lead ECG. Lecture: 2 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Before enrolling in this EMS course, students MUST complete or test out of MTE Modules 1 – 4 and must be eligible to enroll in ENG 111 .
  

  • EMS 154 - ALS Cardiac Care

    2 credits
    Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Includes Advanced Life Support (ALS) airway management, electrical therapy, pharmacology, drug and fluid administration with emphasis on patient assessment, differential diagnosis and management of cardiovascular emergencies. It will incorporate the current American Heart Association (AHA) - ACLS guidelines and curriculum including stroke management. Lecture: 1 hour. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Pre- or Corequisite: EMS 153  
  

  • EMS 157 - ALS – Trauma Care

    3 credits
    Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Utilizes techniques which will allow the student to utilize the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the trauma patient. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Current EMT-B certification and EMS 151 .
  

  • EMS 159 - ALS – Special Populations

    3 credits
    Continues the Virginia office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Focuses on the assessment and management of specialty patients including obstetrical, pediatrics, and neonates. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): EMS 151  and EMS 153 .

    Pre- or Corequisite: EMS 155
  

  • EMS 163 - Prehospital Trauma Life Support

    1 credit
    Prepares for certification as a Prehospital Trauma Life Support provider as defined by the American College of Surgeons. Lecture: 1 hour per week

    Prerequisite(s): EMS 111  or equivalent.
  

  • EMS 164 - Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)

    1 credit
    Covers current topics of care for adult patients suffering extensive medical conditions and emergencies, and offers certification as an Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) as defined by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT). Lecture: 1 hour per week.

  

  • EMS 165 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

    1 credit
    Prepares for certification as an Advanced Cardiac Life provider. Follows course as defined by the American Heart Association.  Lecture: 1 hour per week

    Prerequisite(s): EMS 100, EMS 153  or equivalent. 
  

  • EMS 167 - Emergency Pediatrics Course (EPC)

    1 credit
    Provides a unique approach to pediatric medical care, offering assessment techniques that can help EMS practitioners rapidly and accurately assess pediatric patients to determine which situations may be life threatening and require immediate intervention. Offers certification as defined by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT). Lecture: 1 hour per week.

  

  • EMS 170 - ALS Internship I

    1 credit
    Begins the first in a series of clinical and field experiences providing supervised direct patient contact in appropriate patient care facilities in and out of hospitals. Includes but not limited to patient care units such as the emergency department, critical care units, pediatric, labor and delivery, operating room, trauma centers and various advanced life support units. Laboratory: 3 – 6 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Before enrolling in this EMS course, students MUST complete or test out of MTE Modules 1 – 4 and must be eligible to enroll in ENG 111 .
  

  • EMS 172 - ALS Clinical Internship II

    1 credit
    Continues with the second in a series of clinical experiences providing supervised direct patient contact in appropriate patient care facilities in and out of hospitals. Includes but not limited to patient care units such as the emergency department, critical care units, pediatric, labor and delivery, operating room and trauma centers. Laboratory: 3 – 6 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Before enrolling in this EMS course, students MUST complete or test out of MTE Modules 1 – 4 and must be eligible to enroll in ENG 111 .

    Corequisite: EMS 151 .
  

  • EMS 173 - ALS Field Internship II

    1 credit
    Continues with the second in a series of field experiences providing supervised direct patient care in out-of-hospital advanced life support units. Laboratory: 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Before enrolling in this EMS course, students MUST complete or test out of MTE Modules 1 – 4 and must be eligible to enroll in ENG 111 .
  

  • EMS 175 - Paramedic Clinical Experience l

    2 credits
    Introduces students to live patient assessment and management in the clinical setting. Begins a continuum of learning involving live patients that leads to entry-level competence at the paramedic level. Laboratory: 6 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , EMS 128  
  

  • EMS 201 - EMS Professional Development

    3 credits
    The purpose of this course is to prepare the EMS student to use community resources to facilitate personal and community wellness and fulfills the wellness and resource objectives of the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate curriculum. Lecture: 3 hours. Total: 3 hours per week.
  
  

  • EMS 203 - Advanced Patient Care

    2 credits
    Focuses on the comprehensive assessment and management of patients in out-of-hospital and inter-facility scenarios. Content is centered on problem-solving through integration of didactic, psychomotor and affective curricula. Lecture: 2 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): EMS 135 , EMS 136 , EMS 137 , EMS 138 , EMS 139 , EMS 140 , EMS 141 , EMS 142  

    Corequisite: EMS 204 . 
  

  • EMS 204 - Advanced Patient Care Lab

    2 credits
    Focuses on the comprehensive assessment and management of out-of-hospital and inter-facility patients using scenario-based learning. Laboratory: 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): EMS 135 , EMS 136 , EMS 137 , EMS 138 , EMS 139 , EMS 140 , EMS 141 , EMS 142  

    Corequisite: EMS 203  

     
  

  • EMS 205 - Advanced Pathophysiology

    4 credits
    Focuses on the pathological processes of disease with emphasis on the anatomical and physiological alterations of the human body by systems. Includes diagnosis and management appropriate to the advanced health care provider in and out of the hospital environment. Lecture: 4 hours. Total: 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): EMT/B Certification.
  

  • EMS 206 - Pathophysiology for Health Professions

    3 credits
    Focuses on the pathological processes of disease with emphasis on the anatomical and physiological alterations of the human body systems. Includes diagnosis and management appropriate to the advanced health care provider in and out of the hospital environment. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 145 or BIO 141  - BIO 142  combination
  

  • EMS 207 - Advanced Patient Assessment

    3 credits
    Focuses on the principles of normal and abnormal physical exam. Emphasizes the analysis and interpretation of physiological data to assist in patient assessment and management. Applies principles during the assessment and management of trauma, medical, and specialty patients in laboratory environment. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 4 hours per week.
  

  • EMS 209 - Advanced Pharmacology

    4 credits
    Focuses on the principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and drug administration. Includes drug legislation, techniques of medication administration, and principles of math calculations. Emphasizes drugs used to manage respiratory, cardiac, neurological, gastrointestinal, fluid and electrolyte and endocrine disorders and includes classification, mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, precautions, and patient education. Incorporates principles related to substance abuse and hazardous materials. Applies principles during the assessment and management of trauma, medical, and specialty patients in a laboratory environment. Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.
  

  • EMS 210 - EMS Operations

    1 credit
    Focuses on matters related to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operations, incident and scene safety and awareness, triage, multiple and mass casualty incident operations and medical incident management (command and control of EMS incidents). Laboratory: 2 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): EMS 135 , EMS 136 , EMS 137 , EMS 138 , EMS 139 , EMS 140 , EMS 141 , EMS 142  
  

  • EMS 211 - Operations

    2 credits
    Prepares the student in the theory and application of the following: medical incident command, rescue awareness and operations, hazardous materials incidents, and crime scene awareness. (Conforms to the current Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for EMT-Paramedics.) Lecture: 1 hour. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 3 hours per week.
  

  • EMS 212 - Leadership and Professional Development

    1 credit
    Focuses on the development of leadership within the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), topics include civic engagement, personal wellness, resource management, ethical considerations in leadership and research. Lecture: 1 hour per week.

    Prerequisite(s): EMS 135 , EMS 136 , EMS 137 , EMS 138 , EMS 139 , EMS 140 , EMS 141 , EMS 142  
  

  • EMS 213 - ALS Skills Development

    1 credit
    Utilizes reinforcement and remediation of additional advanced life support skills, as needed. Laboratory: 2 hours per week.

  

  • EMS 215 - Registry Review

    1 credit
    Reviews material covered in the intermediate/paramedic program. Prepares the student for National Registry testing. Lecture: 1 hour per week.

  

  • EMS 216 - Paramedic Review

    1 credit
    Provides the student with intensive review for the practical and written portions of the National Registry Paramedic exam. May be repeated once, for credit. 1 credit. Laboratory: 2 hours per week. Total: 1 credit.
  

  • EMS 242 - ALS Clinical Internship III

    1 credit
    Continues with the third in a series of clinical experiences providing supervised direct patient contact in appropriate patient care facilities in-and-out of hospitals. Includes, but not limited to patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room, Trauma Centers and various advanced life support units. Laboratory: 4 hours per week.

  

  • EMS 243 - ALS Field Internship III

    1 credit
    Continues with the third in a series of field experiences providing supervised direct patient care in out-of-hospital advanced life support units. Laboratory: 3 hours per week.

  

  • EMS 244 - ALS Clinical Internship IV

    1 credit
    The fourth in a series of clinical experiences providing direct patient contact in appropriate patient care facilities in-and-out of hospitals. Includes, but not limited to patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room and Trauma Centers. May be repeated as necessary. Laboratory: 3 hours per week.

  

  • EMS 245 - ALS Field Internship

    1 credit
    Continues with the fourth in a series of field experiences providing supervised direct patient care in out-of-hospital advanced life support units. May be repeated as necessary. Laboratory: 3 hours per week.

 

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