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EMSP 1160 Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (1) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number EMSP 2187. Prerequisite: None A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (3 Ext.) |
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EMSP 1161 Clinical - Emergency Medical Services (1) New course added November 25, 2002 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number EMSP 2188. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMSP 1338, EMSP 1355 and EMSP 1160. A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (3 Ext.) |
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EMSP 1338 Introduction to Advanced Practice (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number EMPT 1570. Prerequisite: (1) Completion of Texas Department of Health approved Emergency Medical Technician course, or certification by Texas Department of Health or National Registry of EMTs as Emergency Medical Technicians, (2) Current CPR certification, (3) Demonstrated competency in math, reading and anatomy and physiology. An exploration of the foundations necessary for mastery of the advanced topics of clinical practice out of the hospital. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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EMSP 1355 Trauma Management (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number EMPT 1570. Prerequisite: (1) Completion of Texas Department of Health approved Emergency Medical Technician course, or certification by Texas Department of Health or National Registry of EMTs as Emergency Medical Technicians, (2) Current CPR certification, (3) Demonstrated competency in math, reading and anatomy and physiology. A detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence in the assessment and management of patients with traumatic injuries. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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EMSP 1356 Patient Assessment and Airway Management (3) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: (1) EMSP 1438 (2) Current BCLS (CPR) certification. This course provides a detailed study of the knowledge and skills required to reach competence in performing patient assessment and airway management. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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EMSP 1438 Introduction to Advanced Practice (4) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number EMPT 1570. Prerequisite: (1) Completion of Texas Department of Health approved Emergency Medical Technician course, or certification by the Texas Department of Health or National Registry of EMT’s as an Emergency Medical Technician, (2) Current BCLS (CPR) certification preferred. An exploration of the foundations is provided necessary for mastery of the advanced topics of clinical practice out of the hospital. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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EMSP 1501 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (5) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. Introduction to the level of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic. Includes all the skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized services. (2 Lec., 9 Lab.) |
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EMSP 2143 Assessment Based Management (1) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number EMPT 2470. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMSP 2544, 2188, 2534 and 2430. The capstone course of the EMSP program. Designed to provide for teaching and evaluating comprehensive, assessment-based patient care management. (2 Lab.) |
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EMSP 2260 Clinical--Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (2) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: (1) Successful completion of EMSP 1438, 1355, 1356, and 2444 or 2544, and (2) current Texas EMT-B certification. A basic, intermediate, or advanced type of health professions work-based instruction that helps students synthesize new knowledge, apply previous knowledge, or gain experience managing the workflow. Practical experience is simultaneously related to theory. Close and/or direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional (faculty or preceptor), generally in a clinical setting. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience. (6 Ext.) |
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EMSP 2261 Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (2) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: EMSP 2260. A basic, intermediate, or advanced type of health professions work-based instruction that helps students synthesize new knowledge, apply previous knowledge, or gain experience managing the workflow. Practical experience is simultaneously related to theory. Close and/or direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional (faculty or preceptor), generally in a clinical setting. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience. (6 Ext.) |
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EMSP 2332 Mass Disaster Response (3) New course added March 19, 2004 This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. Lectures and discussions that prepares EMS professionals for the first response to nuclear, biological, or chemical terrorist attack. Topics discussed are nuclear, biological, and chemical agents, their dissemination, traige, and treatment of mass casualty terrorist attacks. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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EMSP 2338 EMS Operations (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number EMPT 2470. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Paramedic 1338, 1355, 2544 and 2187. A detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence to safely manage the scene of an emergency. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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EMSP 2362 Clinical - Emergency Medical Services (3) New course added November 25, 2002 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number EMSP 2289. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMSP 2534, EMSP 2430, EMSP 2544 and EMSP 1161. A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (9 Ext.) |
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EMSP 2430 Special Populations (4) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number EMPT1470. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Paramedic 1338, 1355, and 2187. A detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence in the assessment and management of ill or injured patients in nontraditional populations. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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EMSP 2434 Medical Emergencies (4) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number EMPT 1670. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMSP 1438, 1355, 1356, and 2544. This course provides a detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence in the assessment and management of patients with medical emergencies. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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EMSP 2444 Cardiology (4) New course added March 19, 2004 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number EMPT 1571. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMSP 1338 or 1438, and EMSP 1355. A detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence in the assessment and management of patients with cardiac emergencies. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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EMSP 2463 Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (4) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMSP 2143. A basic, intermediate, or advanced type of health professions work-based instruction that helps students synthesize new knowledge, apply previous knowledge, or gain experience managing the workflow. Practical experience is simultaneously related to theory. Close and/or direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional (faculty or preceptor), generally in a clinical setting. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience. (12 Ext.) |
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EMSP 2534 Medical Emergencies (5) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number EMPT 1670. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Paramedic 1338, 1355, and 2187. A detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence in the assessment and management of patients with medical emergencies. (4 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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EMSP 2544 Cardiology (5) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number EMPT 1571. Prerequisite: (1) Completion of Texas Department of Health approved Emergency Medical Technician course, or certification by Texas Department of Health or National Registry of EMTs as Emergency Medical Technicians, (2) Current CPR certification, (3) Demonstrated competency in math, reading and anatomy and physiology. A detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence in the assessment and management of patients with cardiac emergencies. (5 Lec.) |
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EMSP 2563 Clinical - Emergency Medical Services (5) New course added November 25, 2002 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number EMSP 2586. Prerequisite: Student must be currently certified in the State of Texas as an Emergency Medical Technician; must have passed the Final Paramedic Capstone Examination from Assessment Based Management (EMSP 2143); and must have successfully completed EMSP 2262. A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (15 Ext.) |
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.