• EMT 2530: EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-INTERMEDIAT

  4.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Students will acquire advanced preparation of the Basic Emergency Medical Technician teaching the student how to think, not what to think. This 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 medication. Minimum of 80 hours of classroom and laboratory instruction is required. In addition, the student is required to spend 30 hours in a prehospital setting. Prerequisite: Student must possess current certification as a Wyoming Ambulance Attendant; show evidence of 12 months of active affiliation with a Wyoming licensed ambulance service as an attendant prior to enrollment; demonstrate competency in basic emergency medical technician skills through verification of a performance review by the physician medical director; and score a minimum of 80% on the State EMS Office precourse written exam. (The exam may not be taken sooner than 30 days prior to the scheduled start of this EMT- Intermediate course.) (3 hrs lec, 1 hr lab)
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• EMT 2600: PARAMEDIC I

  10.00 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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• EMT 2625: PARAMEDIC II

  10.00 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 EMTL 2600, minimum grade B-. (96 hrs lec, 80 hrs lab, 164 hrs clinical)
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• EMT 2700: PARAMEDIC CAPSTONE

  9.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  The culmination of the didactic and lab portion of the course. The candidate is required to obtain 50 successful team leads in a live environment with a preceptor evaluating their performance in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective realm. Candidate will be pursuing team leads and exposure to different types of calls and skills required to become a successful entry-level Paramedic. Must also participate in a classroom-driven nationa Registry preparation, including further didactic reviews to prepare the candidate for testing. Paramedic students will accomplish prescribed clinical hours in keeping with the highest national standard. Paramedic Capstone students will be expected to attend 32 hour of lecture, and 238 hours of clinical experience. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMT 2650 with a minimum grade B-. (32 hrs lec, 238 hrs clinical)
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• EMT 2800: PARAMEDIC III

  8.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Mastering the skills learned thus far the candidate continues to develop well-constructed treatment plans for any patient presented to them. Special patient populations will be explored and addressed for their unique needs. Crisis resource management will be discussed, including how to manage the human element of the scene. Lab will be a critical component of this final course as it will prepare the candidate to pursue team leads during his/her Capstone. Paramedic students will accomplish prescribed clinical hours in keeping with the highest national standard. Paramedic III students will be expected to attend 96 hours of lecture, 80 hours of lab, and 226 hours of clinical experience. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMT 2650 minimum grade B-. (96 hrs lec, 80 hrs lab, 226 hrs clinical)
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• ENGL 1000: ENGLISH CONVERSATION PARTNERS I

  2.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This class provides additional instruction and practice for students who are non-native speakers of English in conversational skills. It is dedicated to meeting the academic needs of students so they can perform on an academic level required by their instructors in college classrooms. It is designed to improve the skills necessary in oral communication and listening, using special topics. (2 hrs lec)
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• ENGL 1001: ENGLISH CONVERSATION PARTNERS II

  2.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This class builds on the skills mastered in ENGL 1000. Emphasis is placed on the colloquial and academic conversation skills. Pronunciation, idiomatic skills, fluency, and appropriate use of common words will be stressed. Students will also prepare special topics to discuss with a native speaker of English. Prerequisite: ENGL 1000 or testing into the class. (2 hrs lec)
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• ENGL 1010: ENGLISH COMPOSITION I

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Students learn essential elements of academic writing at the college level as they write informative, analytical, and argumentative essays. Students also practice skills required for writing based on research. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 0610 with "C-" or better, co-requisite enrollment in ENGL 0910, or placement at English level 3. (3 hr lec)
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• ENGL 1020: ENGLISH II: INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Designed as a reading and writing course devoted to the study of the content and technique involved in poems, short stories, plays, and occasionally novels. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1010 with a "C-" or better. (3 hrs lec)
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• ENGL 1050: INTRO TO FILM STUDIES

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Introduces the study of film as a modern form of art, providing an historical overview of themes and techniques. Examines cinema as an expression of both personal and social values. (3 hrs lec)
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