MATC 2023-24 Catalog

EMS–ENG

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Emergency Medical Technician (31-531-1) or the Paramedic Technician (10-531-1) program. EMS-924 Credits:4 Paramedic Clinical/Field 2 This course provides the student with the opportunity to enhance his or her learning through the practice of paramedicine in fi eld and health care environment experiences with actual patients under the supervision of instructors or approved preceptors. Students may also have the opportunity to participate in formal high- fi delity human patient simulator experiences as a part of this course. Successful completion of this course requires the student to meet all clinical and fi eld competency requirements at the paramedic level as de fi ned by WI DHS EMS. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in EMS-919. Must be admitted to the Emergency Medical Technician (31-531-1) or the Paramedic Technician program (10-531-1). ENG – English (Department 801) ENG-141 Credits:3 Intro to Mass Communications Explores communication in media and media literacy by providing insight into the important issues that confront students as consumers and purveyors of mass media within the workforce and in society. The mass media revolution, including media technologies, the evolution of media content and platforms, including new media, the impact of media communications on business and society as a whole, media bias, and media law and ethics form the basis of the course. ENG-195 Credits:3 Written Communication Develops writing skills which include prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. A variety of writing assignments are designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops critical reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents. Prerequisite(s): ACT Reading score >= 16 and an ACT English score >=16 or H.S. GPA of >= 2.5 or GEN of >= 165 or Advisor/Instructor waiver. ENG-196 Credits:3 Oral/Interpersonal Communication Focuses on developing e ff ective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, con fl ict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication. Prerequisite(s): Complete ENG-195, ENGE 195, ENGCR-195, ENG-201, ENGE-201 or ENGCR-201.

EMS-915

Credits:2

EMS-919

Credits:4

Paramedic Respiratory Management This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate complex knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology into the assessment to develop and implement a treatment plan with the goal of assuring a patient airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages. Speci fi c knowledge pertaining to the respiratory system is also provided to ensure the student is prepared to formulate a fi eld impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for a patient with a respiratory complaint. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in EMS 914. Must be admitted to the Emergency Medical Technician (31-531-1) or the Paramedic Technician (10-531-1) programs. EMS-916 Credits:4 Paramedic Cardiology This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate assessment fi ndings with principles of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, and pathophysiology to formulate a fi eld impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for a patient with a cardiovascular complaint. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in EMS-915. Must be admitted to the Emergency Medical Technician (31-513-1 or the Paramedic Technician (10-531-1) programs. EMS-917 Credits:3 Paramedic Clinical/Field 1 This course provides the student with the opportunity to enhance his or her learning through the practice of paramedicine in fi eld and health care environment experiences with actual patients under the supervision of instructors or approved preceptor. Students may also have the opportunity to participate in formal high- fi delity human patient simulator experiences as a part of this course. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in EMS-916. Must be admitted to the Emergency Medical Technician (31-513 1) or the Paramedic Technician (10-531-1) programs. EMS-918 Credits:1 Adv. Emergency Resuscitation By teaching Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) methodologies and protocols, this course prepares the paramedic student in the integration of comprehensive knowledge of causes and pathophysiology into the management of shock, respiratory failure, respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest, and peri arrest states with an emphasis on early intervention to prevent respiratory and/ or cardiac arrest if possible. Prerequisite(s): Complete EMS-917. Must be admitted to the Emergency Medical Technician (31-531 1) or the Paramedic Technician (10-531-1) programs. Completion of or currently enrolled in EMS-916.

Paramedic Medical Emergencies This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate assessment fi ndings with principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, and pathophysiology to formulate a fi eld impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for a patient with a medical complaint. Prerequisite(s): Complete EMS 916. Must be admitted to the Emergency Medical Technician (31-531-1) or the Paramedic Technician (10-531-1) programs. EMS-920 Credits:3 Paramedic Trauma This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate assessment fi ndings with principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, and pathophysiology to formulate a fi eld impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for an acutely injured patient. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in EMS-916 and EMS-919. Must be admitted to the Emergency Medical Technician (31-531-1) or the Paramedic Technician (10-531-1) programs. EMS-921 Credits:3 Special Patient Populations This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate assessment fi ndings with principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, and pathophysiology to formulate a fi eld impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for patients with special needs. Gynecological emergencies, along with special considerations in trauma are also included within this course. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in EMS-916 and EMS-920. Must be admitted to the Emergency Medical Technician (31-531-1) or the Paramedic Technician (10-531-1) programs. EMS-922 Credits:1 EMS Operations This course provides the paramedic student with the knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities to ensure patient, public, and EMS personnel safety. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in EMS 921. Must be admitted to the Emergency Medical Technician (31-531-1) or the Paramedic Technician (10-531-1) programs. EMS-923 Credits:1 Paramedic Capstone Assessment This course provides the student with a fi nal opportunity to incorporate their cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills through labs and scenario-based practice and evaluations prior to taking the National Registry written and practical examinations. Technical skills attainment (TSA) for each student will be compiled and/or documented within this course as required by the DHS-approved paramedic curriculum. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in EMS-922. Must be admitted to the

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