Engineering
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the concepts of engineering based on forces in equilibrium. Topics include concentrated forces, distributed forces, forces due to friction, and inertia as they apply to machines, structures, and systems. Upon completion, students should be able to solve problems which require the ability to analyze systems of forces in static equilibrium. This course … Read More Engineering
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the concepts of engineering based on the analysis of motion in Cartesian, cylindrical, and spherical coordinate systems. Topics include the two and three dimensional motion of particles and rigid bodies, the forces associated with that motion, and relative motion between two coordinate systems. Upon completion, students should be able to solve problems … Read More Engineering
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to engineering theory of deformable solids and applications. Topics include stress and deformation resulting from axial, torsion, and bending loads; shear and moment diagrams; Mohr’s circle of stress; and strain and buckling of columns. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze solids subject to various forces and design systems … Read More Engineering
Lecture: 0 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 2
This course provides the opportunity to design an instructor- approved project using previously acquired skills. Emphasis is placed on selection, proposal, design, testing, and documentation of the approved project. Upon completion, students should be able to present and demonstrate projects.Emergency Medical Science
Lecture: 6 Lab: 6 Clinic: 3 Work: 0 Credits: 9
This course introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve North Carolina State or National Registry EMT certification.Emergency Medical Science
Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 6 Work: 0 Credits: 2
This course provides the hospital and field internship/clinical experiences required in preparation for the Advanced EMT certification. Emphasis is placed on performing patient assessments, treatments, and interactions appropriate at the Advanced EMT level of care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competency at the Advanced EMT skill level.Emergency Medical Science
Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Clinic: 3 Work: 0 Credits: 1
This course provides the introductory hospital clinical experience for the paramedic student. Emphasis is placed on mastering fundamental paramedic skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competency with fundamental paramedic level skills demonstrate competency at the Advanced EMT skill level.Emergency Medical Science
Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 4
This course introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology and medication administration and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include medical terminology, pharmacological concepts, weights, measures, drug calculations, vascular access for fluids and medication administration and legislation. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately calculate drug dosages, properly administer medications, and demonstrate general knowledge of … Read More
Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 2
This course is designed to provide advanced airway management techniques and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include respiratory anatomy and physiology, airway/ventilation, adjuncts, surgical intervention, and rapid sequence intubation. Upon completion, students should be able to properly utilize all airway adjuncts and pharmacology associated with airway control and maintenance.Emergency Medical Science
Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, electrophysiology, and rhythm interpretation. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and interpret rhythms.