Program Statistics
EMT: One Semester
EMT-Paramedic: Four Semesters
Certificate in Paramedicine
Associate in Applied Science
Paramedics have fulfilled prescribed requirements by a credentialing agency to practice the art and science of out-of-hospital medicine in conjunction with medical direction. Through performance of assessments and providing medical care, their goal is to prevent and reduce mortality and morbidity due to illness and injury. Paramedics primarily provide care to emergency patients in an out-of-hospital setting.
Paramedics possess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes consistent with the expectations of the public and the profession. Paramedics recognize that they are an essential component of the continuum of care and serve as linkages among health resources.
The EMT-Paramedic training program is a postsecondary program drawing its students from individuals already possessing a valid EMT-Basic state certification and having Anatomy and Physiology I with lab and a grade average of C in each. Each student must be 18 years or older and possess a high school diploma or GED certificate. Prospective students will need to have an ACT composite score of 16 or higher. Classroom instruction is comprehensive including a working knowledge of all anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology processes as well as competency-based instruction in assessment and management skills required for treatment of life-threatening problems in the adult, pediatric, and geriatric patient. Clinical internship requires participation in care of patients in a hospital emergency department that provides medical control to ALS providers in the field. According to availability; a clinical internship will include CCU, ICU, labor and delivery suite, operating room, psychiatric ward, pediatric ward and geriatric ward. Field internship is done with an ambulance service and/or rescue service providing advanced life support services to the community. Students must maintain a B average in all classes in order to continue the Paramedic program the following semester.
A student successfully completing the program will receive an associate degree or technical certificate from the college and be eligible to take National Registry's Exam as an EMT-Paramedic. This training program is sanctioned by the Mississippi State Board of Health, Division of EMS, the State Department of Education, and Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS professions. The course meets or exceeds those standards established by the National Highway Safety Administration/U.S. Department of Transportation.
The first semester consists of the EMT course and academic prerequisites. The curriculum for the paramedic portion of the Emergency Technology Program is four semesters in length. Classes are admitted each fall and spring semester requiring a minimum of 1500 hours of classroom instruction, clinical and field internship.
EMT: To prepare competent entry-level EMTs in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Emergency Medical Responder levels.
Paramedic: To prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Emergency Medical Responder levels.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician: To prepare competent entry-level Advanced Emergency Medical Technician in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains
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Mindy Cochran |
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Lindsey Hill |
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Donald Moore
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Benjimen J. Sessums
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Eric Williams
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EMS 1163 – Emergency Medical Technician I
Pre-Requisites: Composite ACT of 16 or higher, 18 years of age or older
and selection by the interview committee. An introductory course in the foundational concepts of the Emergency
Medical Services. Lecture will include topics in the history of EMS, well-being of the EMT, medical-legal issues,
communication, documentation, A&P, Pathophysiology, life-span development, patient assessment, and vital signs.
Laboratory experience will include training in patient assessment and vital signs. (2 Hour Lectures, 2 Hours Lab)
EMS 1174 – Emergency Medical Technician II
Pre-Requisites: Successful completion of EMS – 1163 with a B or
higher. A continuation of the content in EMS 1163 focusing on the incorporation of foundational concepts toward the
recognition, stabilization, and transport of patients of all age ranges experiencing medical and traumatic emergencies.
Ambulance operations and special considerations will also be discussed. (2 Hours Lecture, 2 Hours Lab, 3 Hours
Clinical)
EMS 1142 – Foundations of Paramedicine
Pre-Requisites: Current NREMT and State of MS EMT certifications,
Current AHA BLS card and acceptance per the program admissions procedures. This course includes a comprehensive
review of the knowledge base and skill set of the Emergency Medical Technician. History of EMS, Well-Being of the
EMT, medical legal issues, communication and documentation will be expanded to the role of the paramedic. This
course includes the theory related to intravenous/intraosseous access, medication administration, patient assessment,
and introductory pharmacological calculations. (2 Hours Lecture)
EMS 1151 – Foundations of Paramedicine Lab
Co-Requisite: EMS – 1142. A laboratory experience designed to give
psychomotor experience to the theoretical concepts developed in the lecture. (2 Hours Lab)
EMS 1242 – Concepts of Airway and Respiratory Medicine
Pre-Requisites: Current NREMT and State of MS EMT
certifications, Current AHA BLS card and acceptance per the program admissions procedures. This course integrates
complex knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology into the assessment to develop and implement a
treatment plan with the goal of assuring a patient airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for patients
of all ages. (2 Hours Lecture)
EMS 1251 – Concepts of Airway and Respiratory Medicine Lab
Co-Requisite: EMS – 1242. This course in co-requisite
with the lecture portion will integrate comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology into the
assessment to develop and implement a treatment plan with the goal of ensuring a patent airway, adequate mechanical
ventilation, and respirations for patients of all ages. (2 Hours Lab)
EMS 1343 – Concepts of Cardiovascular Medicine
Pre-Requisites: Current NREMT and State of MS EMT
certifications, Current AHA BLS card and acceptance per the program admissions procedures. This course consists of
the theory, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and treatments associated with the conditions of the cardiovascular
system. This includes the theory of introductory, advanced, and multi-lead electrocardiogram interpretation. Changes
in the lifespan will also be included. (3 Hours Lecture)
EMS 1352 – Concepts of Cardiovascular Medicine Lab
Co-Requisite: EMS – 1343. A laboratory experience designedto give psychomotor experience to the heoretical concepts developed in the lecture. (4 Hours Lab)
EMS 1514 – Practicum I
Pre-Requisites: Current NREMT and State of MS EMT certifications, Current AHA BLS card
and acceptance per the program admissions procedures. Using supervised rotations in a definitive care setting, the
students will apply the concepts developed in the didactic and laboratory courses to live patients. This will include,
but not be limited to rotations in the emergency department, ICU, OR, respiratory therapy, and pediatrics. (12 Hours Clinical)
EMS 1742 – Concepts of Neurological Medicine
Pre-Requisites: Successful completion of EMS – 1142, 1151, 1242,
1251, 1343 & 1352 with a B or higher. This course consists of the theory, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and
treatments associated with conditions of the nervous system. This includes conditions related to structure and those
associated with organic and nonorganic brain disease. Changes in the lifespan will be included. (2 Hours Lecture)
EMS 1751 – Concepts of Neurological Medicine Lab
Co-Requisite: EMS – 1742. A laboratory experience designed to
give psychomotor experience to the theoretical concepts developed in the lecture. (2 Hours Lab)
EMS 1942 – Concepts of Reproductive Medicine
Pre-Requisites: Successful completion of EMS – 1142, 1151, 1242,
1251, 1343 & 1352 with a B or higher. This course consists of the theory, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and
treatments associated with conditions of the reproductive system. The course includes care of the newborn as part of
the concepts in reproductive medicine. Changes in the lifespan will be included. (2 Hours Lecture)
EMS 1951 – Concepts of Reproductive Medicine Lab
Co-Requisite: EMS – 1942. A laboratory experience designed to
give psychomotor experience to the theoretical concepts developed in the lecture. (2 Hours Lab)
EMS 2343 – Medical Emergencies of the Secondary Assessment
Pre-Requisites: Successful completion of EMS – 1142,
1151, 1242, 1251, 1343 & 1352 with a B or higher. This course will integrate patient assessment and assessment
findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology across the lifespan. At the conclusion of this course, the
student will be able to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment/disposition plan for a
patient with a medical complaint. (3 Hours Lecture)
EMS 2351 – Medical Emergencies of the Secondary Assessment Lab
Co-Requisite: EMS – 2343. This course will
integrate patient assessment and assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology across
the lifespan. At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to perform a secondary assessment in order to
formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment/disposition plan for a patient with a medical
complaint. (2 Hours Lab)
EMS 2743 – Concepts of Traumatic Medicine
Pre-Requisites: Successful completion of EMS – 1142, 1151, 1242,
1251, 1343 & 1352 with a B or higher. This course will develop the basis for the pathophysiology, identification, and
treatment of traumatic emergencies including coverage of concepts related to trauma systems and shock management.
These concepts will be examined in patients across the life span. (3 Hours Lecture)
EMS 2752 – Concepts of Traumatic Medicine Lab
Co-Requisite: EMS – 2743. A laboratory experience designed to
give psychomotor experience to the theoretical concepts developed in the lecture. (4 Hours Lab)
EMS 1525 – Practicum II
Pre-Requisite: Successful completion of EMS – 1514 with a B or higher. A continuation of
EMS – 1514. Using supervised rotations in a definitive care setting, the students will continue to develop assessment
and treatment skills. The student will transition to field experience upon achieving competencies in the definitive care
setting. (15 Hours Clinical/Field Experience)
EMS 2912 – Concepts of EMS Operations
Pre-Requisite: Current NREMT and State of MS EMT certifications,
Current AHA BLS card and acceptance per the program admissions procedures. Knowledge of operational roles and
responsibilities to ensure safe patient, public, and personnel safety. (2 Hours Lecture)
EMS 2566 – Practicum III
Pre-Requisite: Successful completion of EMS – 1525 with a B or higher. Co-Requisite:
EMS – 2942 & 2952. Under the supervision of an approved program preceptor, the student will continue to apply the
concepts developed in the didactic, laboratory, and clinical settings to the care of patients in the environment of EMS.
(18 Hours Field Experience)
EMS 2942 – Paramedic Capstone
Pre-Requisite: Successful completion of EMS – 1742, 1751, 1942, 1951, 2343, 2351,
2743, 2752, 2912 & 1525 with a B or higher. This course serves as a capstone experience course at the end of the
Paramedic Program. This course will include the following topics: special needs patient populations, EMS research,
principles of public health, integration of leadership, and emerging roles in EMS. (2 Hours Lecture)
EMS 2952 – Paramedic Capstone Lab
Co-Requisite: EMS – 2942. This course will provide the student with a final
opportunity to incorporate their cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills through cumulative practical skill
evaluations and a comprehensive Final Examination. (4 Hours Lab)
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