MATC 2024-25 Catalog

EMS – ENTREP

Completion of or currently enrolled in EMS 919. Must be admitted to the Emergency Medical Technician (31-531-1) or the Paramedic Technician (10-531-1) programs. ENG – English (Department 801) ENG-141 Credits: 3 Introduction 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 Accuplacer Reading score >=67 and an Accuplacer Sentence score >=76 or high school GPA of >=2.5 or current GED test score of >=165 or completion of ENG-700 with grade of C or higher. ENG-196 Credits: 3 Oral/Interpersonal Communication Focuses on developing effective 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, with minimum grade of C Technical Reporting Prepare and present written, oral, and visual communication products, including instructions, proposals, informal and formal reports. Produce clear, usable communication by incorporating information design principles, arranging content to satisfy diverse audience needs, and presenting visuals for various contexts. Designed as an advanced course to develop collaborative communication practices, information literacy skills, and ethically responsible professional communication strategies. Prerequisite(s): Complete ENG-151, ENG-195, ENGE 195, ENGCR-195, ENG-201, ENGE-201 or ENGCR-201 with minimum grade C. or better. ENG-197 Credits: 3

EMS-920

Credits: 3

ENG-201

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 Emergency Medical Technician (31-531-1) or the Paramedic Technician (10-531-1) programs. 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 healthcare 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):

English1 Introduces students to the basic principles of college-level composition, research, critical reading, and critical thinking with an emphasis on academic writing conventions. In addition to examining the content and structure of academic essays, instruction in sentence structure and usage is provided as needed. Written work for this course consists of essays that are expository and analytical in nature. Major attention also is given to the preparation and writing of a research essay through writing assignments that emphasize fi nding, evaluating, and incorporating appropriate secondary sources into students’ written work. Prerequisite(s): ((Accuplacer Reading score >= 77 or an ACT Reading score >=18) and (an Accuplacer Sentence score >=89 or an ACT English score >= 18)) or (ENG-152 or ENG-200 with minimum grade of C). ENG-202 Credits: 3 English2 The intent is to give students training beyond ENG-201 in advanced composition, research, and critical thinking by reading a selection of literary genres chosen by the instructor. Students will increase their understanding and appreciation of the genres by analyzing and writing about prose fi ction, drama, and poetry. Writing assignments and essays will consist of literary analysis, persuasion, and, when appropriate, the use of secondary sources. Major attention also is given to the preparation and writing of a research essay through writing assignments which emphasize fi nding, evaluating, and incorporating appropriate secondary sources into students’ written work. Prerequisite(s): Complete ENG-151 or ENG-195 and ENG-152 or ENG-197 with minimum grade C or ENG-201 with minimum grade of C. ENG-207 Credits: 3 Introduction to Creative Writing The course will introduce students to the theory and practice of Creative Writing. Students will develop their reading and writing skills by working in a variety of literary genres, and by participating in small group writing workshops. Prerequisite(s): Complete ENG-151 or ENG 195, ENGE-195, ENG-201, or ENGE-201 with minimum grade of C. ENG-208 Credits: 3 Technical Communications This course introduces techniques and practices for writing, editing, and developing technical communications. Students generate a number of documents, including but not limited to technical reports, proposals, and instructions using a variety of formats, styles, strategies, and visuals. Prerequisite(s): Complete ENG-152, ENG-197, ENG-201, ENGE-201 or ENGCR-201 with minimum grade of C. ENG-209 Credits: 3 Creative Writing: Fiction This course will continue the student’s development of fi ction writing. Students will read professional examples of fi ction and

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