Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Emergency Medical Technicians work under the direction of a physician to act as the primary pre-hospital care provider in the health care system. They must first make a comprehensive evaluation of the patient’s condition and the overall situation. They may then need to provide immediate life-saving care. Technicians must demonstrate a high degree of technical skill, calmness, and professionalism, even under the most adverse conditions.

Columbus State’s associate degree program in Emergency Medical Services exposes students to a wide variety of victim care situations, including direct patient care in local hospitals and on emergency vehicles. Instructors are highly experienced and active in the field of emergency medicine.

In addition to the associate degree, the Emergency Medical Services program offers the EMT-Basic Certificate and the EMT-Paramedic Certificate accredited by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS (certificate # 311). The Columbus State Community College EMT-Paramedic Certificate program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP # 600009). For information on additional certificates, see the Emergency Medical Services Technology Coordinator.

Students in the EMT-Basic Certificate program must first complete the EMT-Basic course, and then pass the State/National EMT-B Certification written and practical exams. By state law, a student must be a certified EMT-Basic before enrolling in the EMT-Paramedic Certificate program. In addition to the above, to be eligible for admission into the Paramedic Certificate program students must also complete a prerequisite course EMS 201 (Paramedic Preparation Course) and a pretesting process, which includes the Health Education Systems, Inc. (HESI) Admission Assessment Exam.

Good mental and physical health is critical in emergency medical services. Students must have a physical examination and must meet program health requirements before they may participate in clinical laboratory experiences. Because students and workers in the health care field may be exposed to infectious materials and communicable diseases, the program emphasizes safety and prevention. In addition, all students must be covered by EMT-student liability insurance while enrolled in the certificate courses. To meet clinical affiliation agreement requirements, students in the Paramedic Certificate program must successfully complete a BCI&I background check and a SAM-5 drug screen.

Upon completion of the Associate Degree requirements in Emergency Medical Services Technology, the graduate will be able to:

• Perform all of the duties included in EMT-Basic and EMT-Paramedic training, after successfully completing State of Ohio/National certification exams in these two areas
• Demonstrate knowledge of the legal aspects of emergency medical service
• Prepare for and deal with disasters, including those involving hazardous materials
• Explain the complexity of emergency medical service.

EMT-Basic Certificate

Students completing the EMT-Basic Certificate will be able to:

• Meet State of Ohio/National requirements to take the EMT-Basic certification examination
• Evaluate the nature and seriousness of a patient’s condition or the state of the patient’s injuries and assess requirements for emergency care
• Administer appropriate emergency care to stabilize the patient’s condition, including tracheal intubation and automated external defibrillation
• Lift, move, position, and otherwise handle the patient in such a way as to minimize discomfort and further injury.

EMT-Paramedic Certificate

Students completing the EMT-Paramedic Certificate will be able to:

• Meet State of Ohio/National requirements to take the EMT-Paramedic certification examination
• Perform all duties of the EMT-Basic
• Initiate appropriate intravenous procedures as specifically authorized by medical authority
• Initiate and continue emergency medical care under medical control, including recognizing presenting conditions and initiating appropriate invasive and noninvasive therapies (e.g., surgical and medical emergencies, airway and respiratory problems, cardiac dysrhythmias, cardio pulmonary arrest, and psychological crisis), and assessing the response of the patient to that therapy.

For information on additional certificates, see the Emergency Medical Services Technology Coordinator.

Specific Program Admissions Information

Listed below are additional requirements for admission to the Emergency Medical Services Technology:

High school graduate or GED equivalency

• 18 years of age or older (contact EMS Coordinator)
• Completed health record required PRIOR TO registration
• COMPASS™ placement into ENG 100 or completion of equivalent course as verified on CSCC transcript.

E-mail ems@cscc.edu for Information Session dates or to make an appointment with department advisors.

 

Emergency Medical Services Technology Associate Degree

Quarter 1

Course	Name	Credits
ENGL 101	Beginning Composition	3
XXXX xxx	Basic Science Elective	3
MATH 102	Beginning Algebra I	4
EMS 110	EMT- Basic	9.5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	19.5

Quarter 2

Course	Name	Credits
BIO 215	General Microbiology	5
ENGL 102	Essay and Research	3
COMM 105	Speech	3
EMS 123	Emergency Psych. Intervention	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	14

Quarter 3

Course	Name	Credits
COMM 200	Business Communications	3
EMS 125	Disaster Aid	3
BIO 261	Human Anatomy	5
SSCI 10X	Social Science 100, 101, 102, SOC 239 (or) GEOG 240	5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	16

Quarter 4

Course	Name	Credits
EMS 211	EMT- Paramedic I	7
EMS 281	Hospital Clinical I	2
EMS 291	Field Clinical I	1
EMS 128	Intro to Rescue for the EMS Provider	3
EMS 137	WMD for Emergency Responders	2
EMS XXX	Technical Elective	1
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	16

Quarter 5

Course	Name	Credits
EMS 212	EMT- Paramedic II	7
EMS 282	Hospital Clinical II	2
EMS 292	Field Clinical II	1
EMS 121	EMS Systems	3
FIRE 160	Legal Issues for Public Safety Personnel	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	16

Quarter 6

Course	Name	Credits
EMS 213	EMT- Paramedic III	6
EMS 283	Hospital Clinical III	2
EMS 293	Field Clinical III	2
BIO 262	Human Physiology	5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	15

Quarter 7

Course	Name	Credits
EMS 214	EMT- Paramedic IV	4
EMS 284	Hospital Clinical IV	2
EMS 294	Field Clinical IV	2
HUM XXX	Humanities 111, 112, 113, 151, 152 (or) 224	5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	13
TOTAL DEGREE CREDIT HOURS	.	109.5

Technical Elective must be selected from the following list of courses:

Course	Name	Credits
EMS 130	River Rescue	3
EMS 131	Special Topics for EMT	3
EMS 133	Ice and Cold Water Rescue	2
EMS 142	Vertical Rescue	2
EMS 143	Search and Rescue	2
EMS 144	Confined Space Rescue	2
EMS 201	Paramedic Prep Course	4
EMS 265	12-lead EKG Interpretation and Adv. Cardiac Treatment	3
EMS 275	Critical Care Transport	7
EMS 295	Public Safety Services Instructor	6

EMT–Basic Certificate

Course	Name	Credits
EMS 110	EMT- Basic	9.5
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS	.	9.5

EMT–Paramedic Certificate

Quarter 1

Course	Name	Credits
EMS 211	EMT- P I	7
EMS 281	Hospital Clinical I	2
EMS 291	Field Clinical I	1
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	10

Quarter 2

Course	Name	Credits
EMS 212	EMT- P II	7
EMS 282	Hospital Clinical II	2
EMS 292	Field Clinical II	1
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	10

Quarter 3

Course	Name	Credits
EMS 213	EMT- P III	6
EMS 283	Hospital Clinical III	2
EMS 293	Field Clinical III	2
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	10

Quarter 4

Course	Name	Credits
EMS 214	EMT- P IV	4
EMS 284	Hospital Clinical IV	2
EMS 294	Field Clinical IV	2
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	8
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS	.	38