Program Intro
The Emergency Medical Science–A45340 curriculum provides individuals with the knowledge, skills and attributes to provide advanced emergency medical care as a paramedic for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system and prepares graduates to enter the workforce. Students will gain complex knowledge, competency, and experience while employing evidence-based practice under medical oversight, and serve as a link from the scene into the healthcare system. Graduates of this program may be eligible to take state and/or national certification examinations. Employment opportunities include providers of emergency medical services, fire departments, rescue agencies, hospital specialty areas, industry, educational, and government agencies.
Curriculum Preview
SAMPLE COURSES:
- EMS 110 – EMT
This course introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations. - ENG 111 – Writing and Inquiry
This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety of genres and formats using a recursive process.
SAMPLE COURSES:
- EMS 122 – EMS Clinical Practicum I
This course provides the introductory hospital clinical experience for the paramedic student. Emphasis is placed on mastering fundamental paramedic skills. - EMS 131 – Advanced Airway Management
This course is designed to provide advanced airway management techniques and is required for paramedic certification.
SAMPLE COURSES
- EMS 220 – Cardiology II
This course provides an in-depth study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include assessment and treatment of cardiac emergencies, application and interpretation of advanced electrocardiography utilizing the twelve-lead ECG, cardiac pharmacology, and patient care. - EMS 250 – Medical Emergencies
This course provides an in-depth study of medical conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification.
SAMPLE COURSES:
- EMS 235 – EMS Management
This course stresses the principles of managing a modern emergency medical service system. - EMS 260 – Trauma Emergencies
This course provides an in-depth study of trauma including pharmacological interventions for conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification.
SAMPLE COURSES:
- EMS 241 – EMS Clinical Practicum IV
This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. - EMS 285 – EMS Capstone
This course provides an opportunity to demonstrate problem-solving skills as a team leader in simulated patient scenarios and is required for paramedic certification.
WCU’s Emergency Medical Care Bachelor of Science Program
An articulation agreement is in place between LCC and Western Carolina University’s Emergency Medical Care BS program. This program can be completed through distance education once students complete the Emergency Medical Science AAS program at Lenoir Community College.
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