PMED 100    Emergency Medical Technician - Basic    5 Units

Same As: FT 200
Prerequisite: HEED 323 with a grade of "C" or better
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with a current EMT - Basic certificate.
Hours: 72 hours LEC ; 72 hours LAB
Description: This course is designed to provide instruction to the level of Emergency Medical Technician - Basic. Topics include skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with a fire, ambulance, or other specialized service. This course is conducted in compliance with Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2 of the California Code of Regulations and Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-I). A "C" or better is required for certification as Emergency Medical Technician - Basic. Field trips are required. This course may be taken four times for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
T            09:00AM-01:05PM   LEC   C.Ryther             ARC MAIN CDC 140     
Th           09:00AM-01:05PM   LAB   TBA                  ARC MAIN CDC 140     16932
Students must bring a copy of their CPR certification (Professional Rescuer/HealthCare Provider) to the first day of class.

Th           09:00AM-01:05PM   LAB   C.Ryther              TBA TBA             20060
Th           09:00AM-01:05PM   LAB   E.Martin              TBA TBA             20168
Th           02:00PM-06:05PM   LAB   E.Martin              TBA TBA             20170
Th           02:00PM-06:05PM   LAB   C.Ryther              TBA TBA             20190
Sa           08:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   TBA                  ARC MAIN CDC 140     
Sa           01:00PM-05:05PM   LAB   TBA                  ARC MAIN CDC 140     16928
Students must bring a copy of their CPR certification (Professional Rescuer/HealthCare Provider) to the first day of class.

Sa           01:00PM-05:05PM   LAB   TBA                   TBA TBA             20062
Sa           01:00PM-05:05PM   LAB   TBA                   TBA TBA             20172
Sa           01:00PM-05:05PM   LAB   TBA                  ARC MAIN CDC 100     20174
Sa           01:00PM-05:05PM   LAB   TBA                   TBA TBA             20192

PMED 101    Pre-paramedic Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Skills    .5 Units

Prerequisite: Current certification of Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B).
Hours: 8 hours LEC ; 16 hours LAB
Description: This course is designed for the Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) to review a variety of emergency field skills in preparation to begin a field internship. It also includes a selected number of EMT-B skills used as part of the skills competency requirement by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. This course may be taken four times. Credit/No Credit Only.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 31-Feb 14
Sa           08:00AM-10:15AM   LEC   TBA                  ARC MAIN HeEd 715    22344
Sa           10:30AM-03:50PM   LAB   TBA                   TBA TBA             

PMED 105    Prehospital Calculations    .5 Units

Prerequisite: Current certification as an EMT-basic in the state of California, as required by Title 22.
Advisory: MATH 32.
Hours: 9 hours LEC
Description: This course provides basic instruction in calculating medication dosages in the pre-hospital setting.

PMED 106    Emergency Medical Technician Pre-hospital Practices and Internship    6.5 Units

Prerequisite: Current California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-1 or EMT-B) certification.
Corequisite: BIOL 102
Advisory: ENGRD 116, ENGWR 103, and MATH 32; or placement through the assessment process.
Enrollment Limitation: A background check, proof of current immunizations and campus Health Center clearance are required. Current CPR certification at one of the following levels: Healthcare Provider, Professional Rescuer or equivalent.
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 243 hours LAB
Description: This course reviews and expands the Basic Life Support (BLS) knowledge and skills of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). It provides opportunities to practice the appropriate life support skills during a structured clinical and field internship. It serves as preparation for Advanced EMT coursework and application to the American River College Paramedic Education Program.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
T            07:00PM-09:15PM   LEC   C.Ryther             ARC MAIN CDC 140     31441
Th           07:00PM-10:15PM   LAB   C.Ryther             ARC MAIN CDC 140     

PMED 108    Emergency Medical Response    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 45 hours LEC ; 13.5 hours LAB
Description: This course is an introduction to the principles and practices of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS). It provides the knowledge and skills needed to integrate the care provided through the EMS system. A certificate of completion is available upon successful completion of this course.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 17-May 14
F            08:00AM-02:45PM   LEC   E.Martin             ARC MAIN CDC 140     31439
F            02:45PM-04:30PM   LAB   E.Martin             ARC MAIN CDC 140     

PMED 110    Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care    12 Units

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Paramedic Program.
Hours: 144 hours LEC ; 216 hours LAB
Description: This course contains the didactic material and the related skills necessary to establish a foundation for subsequent prehospital assessment and management. Topics include anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, intravenous therapy, basic and advanced life support, electrocardiography, medical/surgical, pediatric, obstetrics, and psychiatric/geriatric problems. Crisis intervention, strategies, and medical legal concepts are also discussed.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
M            08:00AM-05:30PM   LEC   G.Goold              ARC MAIN CDC 140     
M            08:00AM-05:30PM   LEC   E.Martin             ARC MAIN CDC 140     
WF           09:00AM-03:45PM   LAB   G.Goold              ARC MAIN CDC 100     21808
WF           09:00AM-03:45PM   LAB   E.Martin              TBA TBA             21810
WF           09:00AM-03:45PM   LAB   TBA                   TBA TBA             21812

PMED 130    Prehospital Field Internship    14 Units

Prerequisite: PMED 120 with a grade of "C" or better.
Enrollment Limitation: Current EMT-Basic(I) certification. After enrollment, all students are required to successfully complete a background check prior to starting a field internship assignment.
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 600 hours LAB
Description: Under the direct supervision and evaluation of a licensed paramedic or a mobile intensive care nurse, the intern completes a prehospital field experience. This internship provides the paramedic student with hands-on prehospital experience and is the final course in the series preparing the for a California paramedic license.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 05-Mar 13
MW           08:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   G.Goold               TBA TBA             22356
Class meets off campus at Station 50.

TBA          TBA               LAB   G.Goold               TBA TBA             

PMED 142    Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification    .5 Units

Prerequisite: Current Provider C Basic Cardiac Life Support Card or equivalent licensure as a paramedic, nurse, physician, allied health professional or current enrollment in an Allied Health program.
Hours: 6 hours LEC ; 12 hours LAB
Description: This course provides education modules for health care professionals specific to pediatric emergencies. Certification in advanced cardiac life support is granted to students who successfully complete the course. This course may be taken four times.

Schedule: Other Term, Feb 21-Feb 21
Sa           08:00AM-02:00PM   LEC   C.Ryther             ARC MAIN HeEd 710    22352

Schedule: Other Term, Feb 28-Mar 07
Sa           02:00PM-06:00PM   LAB   C.Ryther             Off Campus Hospital  

PMED 160    Introductory Wilderness Medicine    2 Units

Prerequisite: Current certification in provider level Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
Advisory: Basic First Aid.
Hours: 27 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course provides the didactic material and related skills necessary to establish a foundation of medical care in the wilderness setting. Anatomy and physiology, care of traumatic injuries, patient assessment, environment injuries, medical emergencies, and common simple wilderness medical problems are included. Additionally, basic wilderness survival for the initial responder, and selecting and caring for wilderness medical equipment and supplies will be covered. This course emphasizes improvised care options, and long term care in field settings.

Schedule: Other Term, Apr 17-Apr 26
F            08:00AM-06:00PM   LEC   E.Martin             ARC MAIN HeEd 710    31451
F            08:00AM-06:00PM   LEC   E.Martin             ARC MAIN HeEd 710    31451
Su           08:00AM-06:00PM   LEC   E.Martin             ARC MAIN HeEd 710    31451

Schedule: Other Term, Apr 18-Apr 25
Sa           08:00AM-06:00PM   LAB   E.Martin             ARC MAIN HeEd 710    
Sa           08:00AM-06:00PM   LAB   TBA                  ARC MAIN HeEd 710    

PMED 1000    Emergency Medical Technician - Basic: Refresher    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Enrollment Limitation: Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Hours: 23 hours LEC ; 12 hours LAB
Description: This course provides continuing education and skills verification modules for current Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) certified at the Basic Life Support (BLS) level. It satisfies most of the refresher requirements of local, state and national Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certifying organizations. EMS related topics include airway management and ventilation, cardiac care and resuscitation, patient assessment, injury management, legal and ethical issues, vital signs monitoring and assisting with medication administration. This course does not provide preparation for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) entry or recertification exam. This course may be taken four times. Credit/No Credit only.

Schedule: Other Term, Mar 14-Mar 28
Sa           08:00AM-05:00PM   LEC   C.Ryther             ARC MAIN HeEd 710    21820
Sa           08:00AM-05:00PM   LEC   C.Ryther             ARC MAIN HeEd 710    21820
Sa           08:00AM-05:00PM   LEC   C.Ryther             ARC MAIN HeEd 710    21820

Schedule: Other Term, Mar 22-Mar 29
Su           08:00AM-02:00PM   LAB   C.Ryther             ARC MAIN HeEd 710    
Students must bring a copy of their valid EMT-Basic certification to the first day of class.