Course Descriptions for EMSP
EMSP 1160 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Current BCLS (CPR) certification. Corequisite/Concurrent: Enrollment in, or prior completion within no more than 6 months of EMSP 1501. Course Description: 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. (5 Ext.) |
EMSP 1355 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC Trauma Management This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Current BCLS (CPR) certification at the Health Care Provider level by the American Heart Association or equivalent, (2) Current certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or higher, (3) Successful completion of EMSP 1356. This course is required for students pursuing the Paramedicine program at Brookhaven College. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: Knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with traumatic injuries. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
EMSP 1356 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Patient Assessment and Airway Management This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Current BCLS (CPR) certification at the Health Care Provider level by the American Heart Association or equivalent, (2) Current certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or higher. Corequisite/Concurrent: (1) Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses, (2) Concurrent enrollment in or prior successful completion of SCIT 1408 or BIOL 2402. Course Description: 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.) |
EMSP 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Special Topics in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission into the Emergency Medical Services Program OR current Texas EMS Certification/license at a minimum of EMT-Basic level, OR current enrollment in EMSP 1501, and current BCLS (CPR) certification. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. In particular, this course will cover Hazardous Material (HazMat) awareness and management, Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) events, the national Incident command System (ICS), and Multi Casualty Incident (MCI) management. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
EMSP 1438 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Introduction to Advanced Practice This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Verification of successful completion of testing with the National Registry of EMTs at either Emergency Medical Technician Basic or Intermediate levels; OR current certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services as an EMT-Basic or Intermediate; (2) Current BCLS (CPR) certification at the Health Care Provider level by the American Heart Association or equivalent; (3) Successful completion of a departmental assessment of EMT-Basic knowledge at the DOT National Standard Curriculum level; (4) Demonstrated competency in math, reading, and writing; (5) Successful completion of SCIT 1407 or BIOL 2401. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: An exploration of the foundations necessary for mastery of the advanced topics of clinical practice out of the hospital. This course is cross-listed as EMSP 1338. The student may register for either EMSP 1438 or EMSP 1338 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
EMSP 1501 (5 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC Emergency Medical Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Current BCLS (CPR) certification at the Health Care Provider level by the American Heart Association or equivalent, (2) Demonstrated competency in MATH 0090, DREA 0091, and DWRI 0091. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: Preparation for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). (2 Lec., 9 Lab.) |
EMSP 2143 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC Assessment Based Management This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Current BCLS (CPR) certification at the Health Care Provider level by the American Heart Association or equivalent, (2) Successful completion of EMSP 2160 or EMSP 2260, (3) Current certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or higher. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: A summative experience covering comprehensive, assessment-based patient care management for the paramedic level. (2 Lab.) |
EMSP 2237 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Emergency Procedures This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Current BCLS (CPR) certificate. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: Instruction in a laboratory environment concentrating on practical medical skills and critical thinking abilities. Topics include a variety of skills appropriate to the student's training level. Required verifications of specific skills may be included. (4 Lab.) |
EMSP 2260 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Current CPR certification, (2) Certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or higher, (3) Completion of EMSP 1356. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: 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.) |
EMSP 2261 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Current CPR certification, (2) Certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or higher, (3) Completion of EMSP 2260 and EMSP 2434. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: 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.) |
EMSP 2300 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Methods of Teaching - Emergency Medical Service This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission into the Emergency Medical Services Program OR current Texas EMS Certification/license at a minimum of EMT-Basic level, OR current enrollment in EMSP 1501, AND current BCLS (CPR) certification. Course Description: Instruction in adult learning methodology for instructors of emergency medical services (3 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
EMSP 2305 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC EMS Operations This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Current BCLS (CPR) certification at the Health Care Provider level by the American Heart Association or equivalent; (2) Successful completion of EMSP 1338 or EMSP 1438 and EMSP 1356. EMSP 1356 and EMSP 1438 are required for students pursuing the Paramedicine Program at Brookhaven College; (3) Current certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or higher. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: Knowledge and skills to safely manage multi-casualty incidents and rescue situations; utilize air medical resources; identify hazardous materials and other specialized incidents. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
EMSP 2430 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC Special Populations This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Current BCLS (CPR) certification at the Health Care Provider level by the American Heart Association or equivalent; (2) Successful completion of EMSP 1338 or EMSP 1438 and EMSP 1356, (EMSP 1356 is required for students pursuing the Paramedicine program at Brookhaven College) and (3) Current certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or higher. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: Knowledge and skills necessary to assess and manage ill or injured patients in diverse populations to include neonatology, pediatrics, geriatrics and other related topics. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
EMSP 2434 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Medical Emergencies This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Current BCLS (CPR) certification at the Health Care Provider level by the American Heart Association or equivalent, (2) Successful completion of EMSP 1338 or EMSP 1438 and EMSP 1356, (3) Current certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or higher. Successful completion of SCIT 1408 or BIOL 2402 is required to enroll in EMSP 2434. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: 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. This course is cross-listed as EMSP 2534. The student may register for either EMSP 2434 or EMSP 2534 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
EMSP 2444 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Cardiology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Current BCLS (CPR) certification at the Health Care Provider level by the Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Heart Association (AHA); (2) Successful completion of EMSP 1338 or 1438 and EMSP 1356; (3) Current certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services or Registration by the National Registry of EMT as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or higher. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Successful completion or concurrent enrollment in SCIT 1408 or BIOL 2402 is required to enroll in EMSP 2444. Course Description: A detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence in the assessment and management of patients with cardiac emergencies. In addition to the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of a cardiac crisis, it includes dysrhythmia recognition and 12 Lead ECG interpretation for field diagnosis, as well as pharmacological and electrical interventions for treatment. This course is cross-listed as EMSP 2544. The student may register for either EMSP 2444 or EMSP 2544, but may receive credit for only one of the two. This course is cross-listed as EMSP 2544. The student may register for either EMSP 2444 or EMSP 2544 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
EMSP 2463 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Current CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level by the Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Heart Association (AHA); (2) Certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services or Registration by the National Registry of EMT as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or higher; (3) Completion of EMSP 2260 and EMSP 2261 or concurrent enrollment in EMSP 2553. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Successful completion or concurrent enrollment in EMSP 2143 or EMSP 2553 is required to enroll in EMSP 2463. Course Description: 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. (19 Ext.) |
EMSP 2471 (4 Credit Hours) New course added May 15, 2017
Offered at BHC Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedics This is a Local Need Course. Prerequisite Recommended: SCIT 1407 or BIOL 2401. Course Description: Advanced applied human anatomy and physiology designed specifically to assist students identify critical care injuries during medical and trauma emergencies. Primary focus will be impacts to digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, renal/excretory, reproductive, skeletal and muscular systems. In addition, endocrine functions will be presented with an emphasis on emergency medical treatments necessary to achieve homeostasis. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
EMSP 2471 (4 Credit Hours) New course added May 15, 2017
Offered at BHC Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedics This is a Local Need Course. Prerequisite Recommended: SCIT 1407 or BIOL 2401. Course Description: Advanced applied human anatomy and physiology designed specifically to assist students identify critical care injuries during medical and trauma emergencies. Primary focus will be impacts to digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, renal/excretory, reproductive, skeletal and muscular systems. In addition, endocrine functions will be presented with an emphasis on emergency medical treatments necessary to achieve homeostasis. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
EMSP 2553 (5 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC Emergency Medical Services Certification for Health Care Professionals This is a WECM Course Number. Corequisite/Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment, or successful completion, in EMSP 2237. Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: Preparation of the R.N., R.R.T., or P.A. (licensed to practice in Texas) for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certification. Students must meet program documentary requirements. Students must meet Department of State Health Services (DSHS) listed requirements to be eligible to apply for certification as a Paramedic. (4 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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.