DCB catalog 2022-24

Career/Technical Curricula 77 Paramedic Technology Certificate SEMESTER 1 – Summer AH 171 Medical Terminology 3 BIOL 115 Concepts of Anatomy & Physiology 4 EMS 208 Introduction to Emergency Pre-Hospital Care 1 EMS 210 Pre-Hospital Pharmacology 2 EMS 214 Pre-Hospital Patient Assessment 3 EMS 275 Intro to Clinical Experience 2 SEMESTER 2 – Fall EMS 215 Airway/Ventilatory Management 2 EMS 218 Respiratory Emergencies 2 EMS 220 Cardiac Emergencies 5 EMS 224 Special Considerations 2 EMS 240 Hospital Clinical I 4 EMS 276 Field Clinical I 2 SEMESTER 3 – Spring EMS 216 Trauma Management 2 EMS 222 Medical Emergencies 3 EMS 235 EMS Operations 2 EMS 250 Hospital Clinical II 4 EMS 277 Field Clinical II 4 SEMESTER 4 – Summer EMS 297 Field Internship 5 Paramedic Technology AAS In addition to the 52 credits required for the certificate in Paramedic Technology a student must complete an additional 13 credits of general education coursework to receive the Associate of Applied Science degree in Paramedic Technology. Communications Elective 3 Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science Elective 3 Math Elective 3 Technology Elective 3 Wellness Elective 1 Consult with program advisor for electives. Medical Assistant AAS THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE ONLINE. Medical assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices and clinics of physicians and other healthcare providers running smoothly. Medical assistants often directly assist the physician by preparing patients for examinations, taking vital signs, obtaining medical histories, and assisting in basic office surgical procedures. A criminal background check is required for this program. Freshman Year Fall Spring Sophomore Year Fall Spring AH 134 Medical Disorders 3 AH 287 Comp Apps in Healthcare 3 AH 171 Medical Terminology 3 BOTE 209 Office Management 3 BIOL 115 Concepts of Anat & Phys 4 NUTR 240 Prin of Nutrition 3 CSCI 101 Intro to Computers 3 Math Elective 3 PSYC 111 Intro to Psychology 3 Elective 3 AH 136 Clinical Procedures 3 AH 137 Clinical Specialties 2 AH 231 Healthcare Law & Ethics 3 AH 257 ECG/EKG Interpretation 2 AH 266 Lab/Diagnostic Procedures 2 AH 258 Practical Skills Lab 2 COMM 110 Fund of Public Speaking AH 259 CCMA Exam Prep 1 Or ENGL 110 College Comp I 3 PHRM 215 Intro to Pharmacology 3 PSYC 250 Developmental Psychology 3 AH 297 Internship* 4 Wellness Elective 1-2 Consult with program advisor for electives. *Immunization requirements