MATC 2025-26 Catalog

EMS – ENG

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-fidelity human patient simulator experiences as a part of this course. Successful completion of this course requires the student to meet all clinical and field competency requirements at the paramedic level as defined by WI DHS EMS. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Emergency Medical Technician program (31-531-1) or the Paramedic Technician program (10-531-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in EMS-919. 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 Accuplacer Reading score >=67 and an Accuplacer Sentence score >=76 or H.S. GPA of >=2.5 or current GED test score of >=165 or completion of ENG-700 with a 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, conflict 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 a grade of C or higher. ENG-197 Credits: 3 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

pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for a patient with a medical complaint. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Emergency Medical Technician program (31-531 1) or the Paramedic Technician program (10-531 1). Complete EMS-916. EMS-920 Credits: 3 Paramedic Trauma This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate assessment findings with principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for an acutely injured patient. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Emergency Medical Technician program (31-531-1) or the Paramedic Technician program (10-531-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in EMS-916 and EMS-919. EMS-921 Credits: 3 Special Patient Populations This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate assessment findings with principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field 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): Must be admitted to the Emergency Medical Technician program (31-531-1) or the Paramedic Technician program (10-531-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in EMS-916 and EMS-920. 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): Must be admitted to the Emergency Medical Technician program (31-531-1) or the Paramedic Technician program (10-531-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in EMS-921. EMS-923 Credits: 1 Paramedic Capstone Assessment This course provides the student with a final 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): Must be admitted to the Emergency Medical Technician program (31-531-1) or the Paramedic Technician program (10-531-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in EMS-922. 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 field and

EMS-915

Credits: 2

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. Specific knowledge pertaining to the respiratory system is also provided to ensure the student is prepared to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for a patient with a respiratory complaint. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Emergency Medical Technician program (31-531-1) or the Paramedic Technician program (10-531-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in EMS-914. EMS-916 Credits: 4 Paramedic Cardiology This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate assessment findings with principles of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for a patient with a cardiovascular complaint. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Emergency Medical Technician program (31-513 1) or the Paramedic Technician program (10-531-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in EMS-915. 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 field and healthcare environment experiences with actual patients under the supervision of instructors or approved preceptor. Students may also have the opportunity to participate in formal high-fidelity human patient simulator experiences as a part of this course. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Emergency Medical Technician program (31-513 1) or the Paramedic Technician program (10-531-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in EMS-916. EMS-918 Credits: 1 Advanced 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): Must be admitted to the Emergency Medical Technician program (31-531-1) or the Paramedic Technician program (10-531-1). Complete EMS-917. Completion of or currently enrolled in EMS-916. EMS-919 Credits: 4 Paramedic Medical Emergencies This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate assessment findings with principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology and

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