DCB catalog 2024-25

124 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. EDUC 297 Internship (1 – 6 credits) Fall, Spring. Pre: Instructor Approval, 2.0 GPA An internship is required of most AAS programs. This course is available to AA and AS students as well. The students combine course learning with practical, professional work experience in their chosen field of study. The employer does an evaluation of the work experience: the faculty advisor supervises the students; the students are required to complete a project assigned by the faculty advisor. A minimum of 40 hours of work is required to earn one credit. A grade of satisfactory/unsatisfactory is given by the faculty. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) EMS 208 Introduction to Emergency Pre-Hospital (1CR) Pre/Co: None This is an introductory course for paramedic students. 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) Pre/Co: EMS 208 This course introduces the paramedic student to specific medications used in the prehospital 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) Pre/Co: EMS 208 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) Pre/Co: EMS 208 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. EMS 216 Trauma Management (2CR) Pre/Co: EMS 214 This course prepares the student to identify, assess, manage, and treat various types of trauma emergencies. Topics include Trauma Systems, Mechanism of Injury, Soft-Tissue Trauma, Burns, Head and Face Trauma, Spinal Trauma, Thoracic Trauma, Abdominal Trauma, and Musculoskeletal Trauma. Skills include, but are not limited to, assessment, splinting, bandaging, spinal immobilization, IV therapy, chest decompression, and associated pharmacological intervention. EMS 218 Respiratory Emergencies (2CR) Pre/Co: EMS 215 This course prepares the student to assess, manage and treat various respiratory emergencies. Respiratory emergencies are some of the most common conditions EMS personnel encounter. This course will focus on the most frequently encountered respiratory emergencies and prepare the student for prompt management including the skill of rapid sequence intubation.