EDU 103 Principles of Childhood Education (3) The philosophy,
methods, materials, and acceptable standards involved in the
instruction and organization of a childhood education program.
Experiences designed to aid child care professionals.

EDU 181P* Practicum In Child Care (3) Practicum experience in a
child care center. A minimum of 60 clock hours of participation and
observation is required. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.
Not intended for transfer.

EDU 264 Education of Exceptional Children (3) An introductory
course designed to give an overview of the issues related to the
education and psychology of exceptional children. Concepts of
learning and behavior management will be considered, especially as
they relate to the exceptional child in the public school.

EDU 281P Early Experience in Education (3) Practicum experience
in a cooperating school. A minimum of 68 clock hours of participation
and directed classroom observation is required. PREREQUISITE:
Permission of instructor.

Emergency Medical Technician

EMT 101* EMS Theories I (Basic) (8) An introduction to Emergency
Medical Services using the U.S. DOT National Standard Curriculum
- Basic EMT. Topics include the history and theory of EMS, roles and
responsibilities of the EMT, fundamental basic skills, basic
management of medical and trauma emergencies, bleeding, shock,
ambulance operations, communications, medical-legal and ethical
aspects of emergency care. PREREQUISITE: HS Diploma/GED and
18 years of age .COREQUISITE: EMT 101 C* and EMT 103*. Eight
lecture hours per week.

EMT 101C* EMS Clinical I (Basic) (2) Supervised clinical application
of skills developed in EMT 101. Emphasis on patient assessment,
communication, ambulance operations and observation on
convalescent or emergency ambulances and hospital emergency
departments. Students must complete 24 to 32 hours of clinical
observations scheduled on weekends during the semester.
COREQUISITE: EMT 101 and EMT 103. A minimum of 24 hours of
clinical observation required.

EMT 102* EMS Theories II (IV Therapy) (6) A course to further
develop basic entry competencies and select extended skills expected
of the EMT. Discussion includes specific subjects as outlined in the
U.S. DOT National Standard Curriculum for EMT Basic and
Intermediate with emphasis on medical and trauma emergencies.
Well-being, Illness/Injury Prevention, Medical Incident Command
and therapeutic communications are included. PREREQUISITE:
EMT 101 or current valid EMT license. COREQUISITE: EMT 102C,
EMT 121, and EMT 122 or permission of instructor.EMT 102C*

EMS Clinical II (4) Supervised clinical application
of skills developed in EMT 102. Emphasis is on patient assessment
and I.V. therapy initiation in the pre-hospital and emergency
departments. Continued skill attainment in taking vital signs, and
basic and intermediate treatment modalities for the ill or injured
initiated in the pre-hospital and emergency department settings.
Emphasis is also placed on accurate documentation and
communication skills. COREQUISITE: EMT 102. A minimum of 40
hours of clinical instruction per semester is required with at least 5
successful I.V. initiations completed.

EMT 103* Basic Life Support (1) Basic Life Support is a required
course for individuals pursuing EMT Basic and EMT-First Responder.
The course follows American Heart Association guidelines for CPR
on infant, child, and adult victims. COREQUISITE: EMT 101 or
permission of instructor. One hour of lecture per week.

EMT 121* Introduction to Pre-hospital Emergency Pharmacology
(2) An introduction to emergency pharmacology as outlined in the
National Standard Curriculum EMT-Intermediate. Emphasis is on
drug classifications, actions, indications, contraindication, dosages,
and routes of administration. Federal and State drug laws,
pharmacological sources, and first-line advanced cardiac life support
agents are reviewed. PREREQUISITES: AHC 115, AHC 130, or
permission of instructor. COREQUISITE: EMT 102, 102C. Two
lecture hours per week.

EMT 122* Life Span Development (2) A course designed to review
cognitive, physical, psychological and emotional changes occurring
at different developmental stages throughout life. Emphasis is on
how developmental change affects daily living activities and how
these changes effect human responses to medical, trauma, and
environmental stresses. COREQUISITE: EMT 102 or permission of
instructor. Two lecture hours per week.

EMT 151* Basic Telecommunicator (3) A study in standardized
public safety communications. Topics address telephone calltaking,
radio broadcast rules and procedures, call prioritization, and
interpersonal communications. The course will update existing
personnel in current standards and set the standard for performance
in dispatch agencies. Three lecture hours per week and 20 hours of
outside experience will be required.

EMT 152 *Basic Emergency Medical Dispatch (3) A study for
telecommunicators in high liability area of medical call prioritization
and pre-arrival instructions. The Basic Emergency Medical Dispatch
instructs the student in the basics of EMD. The topics that are
covered prepare the student to answer 911 type calls for medical
services. Three lecture hours per week and 20 hours of outside
experience will be required. PREREQUISITE: EMT 151.

EMT 160* EMT Reciprocity and Refresher Course (6) A course
designed for individuals who have completed a Basic-EMT curriculum