• ELAP 1575: ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP VII

  5.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Provides the fourth-year electrical apprentice with necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient work practices on the job. Topics include safety, motor controls, power distribution, solid state controls, and programmable controllers. Seventh course in a series of eight. Prerequisite: ELAP 1565, status as a fourth-year Electrical Apprentice with an Independent Electrical Contractor, and registration with the State of Wyoming Electrical Board of the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety as an apprentice electrician. (5 hrs lec)
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• ELAP 1585: ELEC APPRENTICESHIP VIII

  5.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Provides the fourth-year electrical apprentice with necessary skills and knowledge to ensure safe and efficient work practices on the job. Topics include advanced motor controls, branch and feeder circuits, service entrance and grounding calculations based on the National Electrical Code, and review for the State Journeyman Exam. Eighth course in a series of eight. Prerequisite: ELAP 1575, status as a fourth-year Electrical Apprentice with an Independent Electrical Contractor, and registration with the State of Wyoming Electrical Board of the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety as an apprentice electrician. (5 hrs lec)
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• EMS 1500: EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - BASIC BASIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

  8.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course is designed for preparation of the Emergency Medical Technician Basic. Includes the anatomy and physiology of the human body, techniques of emergency treatment of various injuries and emgergency situations, and other topics related to emergency medical and first aid practices. Course includes 188 hours of classroom and laboratory instruction and 24 hours of ambulance ride-time or emergency room observation. The course meets the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) curriculum and Wyoming EMS Licensure standards. Successful completion of the course prepares the student to take the national registry written examination and the Wyoming practical assessment. (3 hrs lec,3.5 hrs lab,.5 hrs clinical)
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• EMS 2500: EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - ADVANCED

  8.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course is designed for preparation of the Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced. This course is intended to build on the skills attained by an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic. The course includes advanced patient assessment, cardiovascular emergencies, advanced cardiac life support techniques, manual defibrillation, medical emergency medication, cardiac medication administration, intravenous therapy, multi-lumen intubation, pain medication, and pain management with medication. Course includes 60 hours of lecture (simultaneous face to face and online), 60 hours of skill lab learning, and 90 hours of clinical experience. This course meets the 2021 National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards and Wyoming EMS Licensure standards. Successful completion of the course prepares the student to take the EMS national registry written examination and the Wyoming written and practical assessment. Prerequisite EMS 1500 Emergency Medical Technician- Basic or EMT Basic Certification. (60 lec hrs, 60 lab hrs, 90 cln hrs)
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• EMS 2600: PARAMEDIC I

  8.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  The foundations of Paramedicine including pre-hospital pharmacology, advanced cardiac rhythm interpretation, and airway support. Emphasis will be placed on the Paramedic's role in the team environment that is EMS. Lab and the opportunity for field experience to cement newly learned skills will be provided. Paramedic students will accomplish prescribed clinical hours in keeping with the highest national standard. Paramedic I studentss will be expected to attend 80 hours of lecture and 80 hours of lab, 80 hours of clinical. Prerequisite: EMT-Advanced licensure, admission to the Paramedic program., FYS for students seeking AAS degree who do not have 30 hours of college credit. (80 hrs lec, 80 hrs lab, 80 hrs clinical)
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• EMS 2700: PARAMEDIC II

  13.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Incorporating pathophysiology and epidemiology into decision-making, the candidate is introduced to more advanced Paramedicine with the formation of treatment plans for medical patients, and understanding the kinetics and homeostatic requirements of trauma patients. Paramedic students will accomplish prescribed clinical hours in keeping with the highest national standard. Paramedic II students will be expected to attend 96 hours of lecture, 80 hours of lab, and 164 hours of clinical experience. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMS 2600, minimum grade B-. (96 hrs lec, 80 hrs lab, 164 hrs clinical)
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• EMT 1500: EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-BASIC

  5.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course is designed for preparation of the Emergency Medical Technician. Includes anatomy and physiology of the human body, techniques of emergency treatment for various injuries and emergency situations, and other topics related to emergency medical and first aid practices. Minimum of 165 hours of classroom and laboratory Instruction is required. In addition, the student is required to spend 16 hours riding in the ambulance and 24 hours in the emergency room. This course meets the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) curriculum standards. Successful completion of the course prepares students to take the national registry written examination and the state practical assessment. Students need to understand that in order to sit for the national registry exam, they must pass the three state written exams with a 70% or better and be able to read and write English. There are certain physical requirements that must be met in order to take the state practical assessment tests. Prerequisite: HLED 1225, HLED 1660 or NRST 1660, or consent of instructor. (3 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab)
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• EMT 1550: EMS THEORY

  1.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course is for individuals who are a current EMT and have completed the Basic EMT coursework from an institution or organization outside of Northwest College. This course supports the successful transition into the Northwest College EMS Program by focusing on the more difficult concepts such as sepsis, shock, or medical patient management and prepares students for entry-level into the Advanced EMT content. This course is appropriate to refresh and strengthen EMT knowledge, and for EMT's to earn continuing education. Online only. Pre-requisite: EMT (Basic) License. (1 hr lec)
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• EMT 1650: BASIC EMT TO ADVANCED EMT

  4.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course is for individuals who seek a pathway to Advanced EMT through concurrent enrollment in Basic EMT ( EMT 1500) or entry as a current Basic EMT seeking the advanced skill set and licensure as an Advanced EMT. Students will focus on National EMS Standards of education concepts outlined for the advanced provider and will be prepared to sit for the National EMS Advanced EMT certification and licensure. Didactic portion online, with face-to-face lab and clinical time required. Concurrent enrollment in EMT 1550 EMS Theory or Prerequisite: EMT (Basic) License. Concurrent enrollment in EMT 1550 EMS Theory is required for Basic EMTs who have completed their coursework outside of Northwest College. (2 hrs lec/.05 hrs lab/1.5 hrs cln)
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• EMT 2500: ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

  4.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course is designed for preparation of the Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced. This course is intended to build on the skills attained by an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic. The course includes advanced patient assessment, cardiovascular emergencies, advanced cardiac life support techniques, manual defibrillation, medical emergency medication, cardiac medication administration, intravenous therapy, multi-lumen intubation, pain medication, and pain management with medication. Course includes 60 hours of lecture (simultaneous face to face and online), 60 hours of skill lab learning, and 90 hours of clinical experience. This course meets the 2021 National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards and Wyoming EMS Licensure standards. Successful completion of the course prepares the student to take the EMS national registry written examination and the Wyoming written and practical assessment. Prerequisite EMT 1500 Emergency Medical Technician- Basic or EMT Basic Certification. (60 lec hrs, 60 lab hrs, 90 cln hrs)
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