Emergency Medical Technology Courses

Basic pediatric first aid course designed for the non-healthcare provider. Includes infant and child CPR. Students will receive a card good for two years.

This 8 hours course is designed to educate the professional rescuer or healthcare provider in techniques of Basic Life Support to include one- and two-man CPR in the adult patient, CPR for children and infants, pediatric safety, as well as relief of Foreign Body Airway Obstruction in all age groups. Course also covers use of barrier devices in rescue breathing and use of the Automated External Defibrillator. The class may include physical strain, emotional stress, and a possibility of cross infection because of manikin practice.

Student should seek the advice of a physician to see they are medically fit for CPR training. Upon completion, an American Heart Association BLS card will be issued. Prerequisite: None

Basic first aid course designed for the non healthcare provider. Includes CPR. Meets OSHA requirement for trained first aid response. Students will receive a card.

This course provides emergency medical training at a basic level. A variety of skills are covered including Basic Life Support, patient assessment, splinting and bandaging. Clinical is not required. Upon completion, the student will be eligible to sit for the National Registry certification exam for First Responders.

This 16 hour course is designed to educate the advanced level healthcare provider in the theory and techniques of managing the critically ill adult cardiovascular emergencies will be taught. Upon successful completion, an American Heart Association ACLS Provider card will be issued. Students must be advanced level practitioners or enrolled in a course of study leading to appropriate licensure.

This 16 hour course is designed to instruct the prehospital care professional in theories and techniques of management of the trauma victim. Participants should be experienced prehospital or emergency care providers. Renewal is recommended every 4 years. An NAEMT PHTLS Provider certificate will be issued on successful completion.

EMT-Basic Relicensure will meet all 100 CEU requirements to relicense in the state of Missouri. Students will attend select topics from the EMS 110 course.

Basic pediatric first aid course designed for the non-healthcare provided. Includes infant and child CPR. Students will receive a card good for two years.

The clinical portion of the course which provides training in the emergency care of the sick and injured. The course includes didactic, practical, and off-campus experiences. Those completing the course are eligible to take the National Registry examination to become registered and licensed as an EMT.

A course which provides training in the emergency care of the sick and injured. The course includes didactic, practical, and off-campus experiences. Those completing the course are eligible to take the National Registry examination to become registered and licensed as an EMT.

EMT Refresher will meet national guidelines for 24 CEU's. In addition, CPR for Healthcare Provider recertification will be included.

The 16 hour provider course is designed to educate the advanced level healthcare provider in the theory and techniques of managing the critically ill pediatric patient. The algorithm approach to management of pediatric emergencies will be taught. Course should be repeated every two years, according to the American Heart Association standards. An AHA PALS Provider card will be issued upon successful completion.

Opportunities are provided for paramedics to enhance practical skills through supervised hospital and/or EMS agency clinical experiences. May be repeated.

A study of EMS foundation concepts including EMS systems, safety and wellness, public health, legal and ethical issues, communications, documentation, and medical terminology. This course will also cover a review of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, life-span development, patient assessment, critical thinking and decision making concepts, pharmacology, medication administration, math concepts, and airway. BLS skills will be reviewed to meet The Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Advanced life support skills will be introduced. Class includes didactic, psychomotor and affective learning domains. This course uses the 2021 National EMS Education Standards and the National Scope of Practice Model.

A study of the basic theories of learning and methods of instruction. The use of lectures, demonstrations, and visual aids as applied to the instruction of emergency medical services students are illustrated. Practice is provided in the use and development of lesson plans, visual aids, evaluations, internet content, and other teaching devices. Each student's application of teaching procedure is critically discussed and evaluated.

This course includes scheduled hospital and field clinical time for the paramedic student to utilize the didactic, psychomotor, and affective skills they have learned in the classroom and lab. The student is evaluated by a paramedic or someone of higher level of care while performing the minimum number basic and advanced skills and assessments required by The Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CoAEMSP). This course uses the 2021 National EMS Education Standards and the National Scope of Practice Model.

A study of EMS concepts covering assessment, management, and treatment of medical patients. Medical topics include, respiratory, neurologic, diseases of the eyes, ears, nose and throat, abdominal and gastrointestinal, genitourinary and renal, gynecologic, endocrine, hematologic, immunologic, infections disease, toxicology, and psychiatric emergencies. Advanced life support skills will include IV therapy, fluid and dedication administration, basic and advanced airway management. Class includes didactic, psychomotor, and affective learning domains. Students will also be introduced to scenario based learning. This course uses the 2021 National EMS Education Standards and the National Scope of Practice Model.

A course designed to meet one-third of the requirements for relicensure as a paramedic. Content covers the core requirements for paramedic continuing education as described by the National Registry of EMT's. Didactic and practical experiences will be provided. May be repeated. Internet-based course is available. This course may also be taken for re-entry requirements or preparation for repeat of initial licensure examinations. Upon completion of this course, the student will be issued a CEU certificate that states ""Paramedic Refresher"". Students should be aware that the NREMT limits the amount of distance education units to 10 per re-licensure period. Missouri Unit of EMS has no limits on distance education that can be used for re-licensure.

This course will cover cardiology and special populations. Special populations includes the study of obstetrics, neonatal care, pediatric, geriatric and patients with special challenges. During the course, students will be certified in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and pediatric advanced life support (PALS). Class includes didactic, psychomotor, and affective learning domains. This course uses the 2021 EMS Education Standards and the National Scope of Practice Model.

This course includes scheduled hospital and field clinical time for the paramedic student to utilize the didactic, psychomotor, and affective skills and assessments required by The Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CoAEMSP). This course uses the 2021 EMS Education Standards and the National Scope of Practice Model.

This course will cover assessment, management, and treatment of the trauma patient and operations including vehicle extraction and hazardous materials. Students will receive their certification in pre-hospital trauma life support (PHTLS). The end of the course will cover 12-lead cardiology, and scenario based learning in preparation for field internship. Class includes didactic, psychomotor, and affective learning domains. This course uses the 2021 EMS Education Standards and the National Scope of Practice Model.

Opportunities are provided for students to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. Students will work with experienced field preceptors in the prehospital setting to perform patient assessment and hone clinical skills.

This course is a web course that focuses on career preparation and preparing to sit for the National Registry licensing exam.

A specialized program of study directly related to the department's area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

A specialized program of study directly related to the department's area of expertise.  The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the  student.

A specialized program of study directly related to the department's area of expertise.  The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the  student.

A specialized program of study directly related to the department's area of expertise.  The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the  student.

A completion of the paramedic field internship (EM*1332). Students are granted one additional semester to complete any remaining clinical objectives required for course completion and preparation for National Registry testing. Students are expected to have completed all hospital and field clinical and internship requirements by the end of this course.

Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

This course is for students who have completed all required hospital hours. Students have select preceptors and approved clinical sites and utilize the didactic, psychomotor, and affective skills that have learned in the classroom, lab, and hospital clinicals to care for patients as an entry-level paramedic. The student is evaluated by a paramedic preceptor(s) while performing the minimum number basic and advanced skills and assessments required by The Committee on Accreditation of Allied health Education Programs (CoAEMSP). Students are required to complete a minimum of 250 internship hours and a minimum of 50 patient contacts. At the end of this course, students will take a comprehensive psychomotor exam, comprehensive cognitive exam. Affective evaluation, and complete all course evaluations required by CoAEMSP. This course uses the 2021 National EMS Education Standards and the National Scope of Practice Model.