DCB catalog 2022-24

Course Descriptions 109 EDUCATION (EDUC) EDUC 101 Introduction to Para education (1CR) Fall, Spring; Pre: None This course provides an overview of the field of Para education. Topics include roles and responsibilities of a para-educator, professional and ethical conduct, creating a positive and safe learning environment, understanding the diverse needs of students, interacting with families, and working collaboratively as a part of a team. EDUC 102 Crisis Prevention Training I (1CR) Fall: Pre: None This course will provide strategies in prevention and/deceleration strategies, decision making, managing behavioral risk using disengagement and/or holding skills, and post- intervention strategies. This course will cover Unites 1-10 of the Crisis Prevention Institute Training. EDUC 220 Classroom Management (3CR) Fall and Spring; Pre: None This course is an introduction to K-6 classroom management techniques for the para- educator. Topics include physical space, behavioral norms, safety, time management, managing student work, and managing other special classroom needs. EDUC 250 Introduction to Education (2CR) Fall; Pre: None A study of teachings as a profession including the historical, philosophical, social, and psychological foundations of education. EDUC 260 Educational Psychology (3CR) Spring; Pre: None This course provides the student with knowledge about the field of educational psychology and particularly how those ideas apply to effective teaching practices in the classroom. EDUC 298 Introduction to Educational Practicum (1CR) Fall, Spring; Pre/Co: EDUC 250 Pre-professional observation of elementary and secondary teachers accompanied by group seminar. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) EMS 208 Introduction to Emergency Pre-Hospital (1CR) This is an introductory course for the paramedic student. It will build on the knowledge gained during the student’s EMT-Basic education and experiences as well as introducing the student to the expanded role of the Paramedic. Topics include roles and responsibilities, EMS systems, the well-being of the paramedic, illness and injury prevention, medical/legal issues, ethics, general principles of pathophysiology, therapeutic communications, and life span development. EMS 210 Pre-Hospital Pharmacology (2CR) This course introduces the paramedic student to specific medications used in the pre- hospital setting that are focused on respiratory and shock emergencies, mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, dosing, and correct administration. EMS 214 Pre-Hospital Patient Assessment (3CR) This course introduces the paramedic student to a comprehensive physical examination and assessment, which includes history taking, clinical decision making, communications, and documentation. EMS 215 Airway/Ventilatory Management (2CR) This course provides the paramedic student with critical airway management skills that will be the most critical steps in the initial assessment of every patient. The student will be proficient in both basic and advanced airway maneuvers and skills.