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Course Descriptions
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
| #EMS 1119 |
5 hrs., 5 crs. |
| Emergency Medical Technician |
Corequisite: EMS 1401.
The initial study of emergency medical services designed to enable the student to become proficient in the emergency care of the sick and injured. Completion of course leads to eligibility for licensure examination as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B). |
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| #EMS 1310 |
1 hr., 1 cr. |
| Emergency Medical Services Management |
| Designed for persons who supervise emergency medical services personnel. Emphasis is placed on goal setting, organizational structure, budgeting, communications, performance evaluation, and stress management. |
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| #EMS 1335 |
1 hr., 1 cr. |
| Emergency Vehicle Operator I |
$10.00 lab fee |
| Designed to meet Florida Health Department requirements that all emergency vehicle operators employed by EMS providers must have completed an ambulance driving program. The course combines lecture with a driving laboratory. (Students who are not active duty military must show proof of a valid Florida Driver's License.) |
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| #EMS 1381C |
2 hrs., 2 crs. |
| Emergency Medical Technician Refresher |
$26.00 lab fee |
| Designed for the EMT seeking renewal of state license or national certificate. A review of didactic material and clinical skills relevant to EMT knowledge objectives and clinical practice. Meets and exceeds requirements for state relicensure and national EMT recertification. |
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| #EMS 1401 |
8 hrs., 4 crs. |
| Emergency Medical Technician Lab |
$64.00 lab fee |
Corequisite: EMS 1119.
Integrated experience including laboratory practice with manikins and simulated situations, clinical experience in the area hospitals, and field experience with the ambulance service. |
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| #EMS 1555 |
16 hrs., 1 cr. |
| Basic Trauma Life Support |
$18.00 lab fee |
Prerequisite: EMT certificate or permission of the instructor.
This course is designed for the EMS student, teaching the fundamentals of managing traumatic injuries at the basic and advanced levels in accordance with the National Basic Trauma Life Support Committee. The recognition and treatment of specific traumatic injuries such as pneumothorax, closed head injury, hemothorax, compensated and decompensated shock, fractures, uncontrolled bleeding, and internal injuries of the abdomen and thorax. Emphasis is on rapid assessment, management, and transport with discussion on mechanism of injury and kinematics of trauma. |
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| #EMS 1761 |
4 hrs., 4 crs. |
| Assistant Teaching in Emergency Medical Services |
Prerequisites: EMT license and permission of the instructor.
Emphasis is placed on lesson plan development, classroom management, awareness of EMS regulatory agency requirements for course content, and effective methods of instruction in cognitive material and psychomotor skills. The student participates in cognitive and psychomotor instruction under the supervision of EMS faculty. |
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| #EMS 2010 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Essentials of Human Structure and Function |
| Designed for the EMS student, this course presents basic information on the structure and function of the human body. Applies principles of anatomy and physiology to demonstrate interaction of body systems as they maintain homeostasis. Emphasis will be placed on the nervous system, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. |
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| #EMS 2231 |
5 hrs., 5 crs. |
| Paramedic I |
Prerequisites: EMS 1119, EMS 1401.
Corequisite: EMS 2435.
The introduction of advanced life support skills of definitive airway management and intravenous therapy. Also includes sections on foundations, airway, patient assessment, and trauma. |
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| #EMS 2232 |
5 hrs., 5 crs. |
| Paramedic II |
Prerequisites: EMS 2231, EMS 2435.
Corequisite: EMS 2436.
A continuation of EMS 2231 with emphasis on cardiology and advanced cardiac life support. Also includes sections on medicine, special patients, assessment-based management and operations. |
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| #EMS 2233 |
1 hr., 1 cr. |
| Paramedic III |
Prerequisite: EMS 2232, EMS 2436.
Corequisite: EMS 2425.
Culmination of paramedic program in which previous education and training are reviewed and applied to simulated situations. Completion of course leads to eligibility for paramedic licensure examination. |
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| #EMS 2340C |
1 hr., 1 cr. |
| Basic Vehicle Rescue and Extrication |
| Designed for the EMT student, teaching the fundamentals of gaining access to and disentanglement of victims of vehicular crashes. Emphasis is placed on victim and rescuer safety. Actual use of available rescue tools is included. Packaging of patients to protect against possible spinal injuries is demonstrated and assessed. The course takes place with a mock scene and "junk cars are used for experience with rescue tools. (Students who are not active duty military must show proof of a valid Florida Driver's License.) |
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| #EMS 2391C |
4 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Paramedic Refresher |
| A review of didactic material and clinical skills relevant to paramedic knowledge objectives and clinical practice. Meets and exceeds requirement for relicensure and national recertification. |
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| #EMS 2425 |
16 hrs., 4 crs. |
| Paramedic Internship |
$29.00 lab fee |
| $42.60 National Registry Skills Examination fee |
| Designed to enable the paramedic student to become a functional paramedic. Students are assigned to a preceptor with an area emergency medical service for six weeks of intensive field training. (Administration of the National Registry Skills Examination is included with the final examination.) |
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| #EMS 2435 |
10 hrs., 5 crs. |
| Paramedic I Lab |
$70.00 lab fee |
Corequisite: EMS 2231.
Integrated experience including laboratory practice of advanced skills, clinical experience in area hospitals, and field experience with the ambulance service. |
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| #EMS 2436 |
12 hrs., 5 crs. |
| Paramedic II Lab |
$24.00 lab fee |
Corequisite: EMS 2232.
Integrated experience including laboratory practice of advanced cardiac life support skills, clinical experience in area hospitals and field experience with the ambulance service. |
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| #EMS 2439 |
20 hrs., 5 crs. |
| Advanced Clinical Internship |
$17.00 lab fee |
Prerequisites: Florida EMT license and permission of instructor.
Supervised rotations in a variety of clinical settings designed to develop increased clinical proficiency, decision-making skills, and knowledge of pathophysiology of illness and injury. |
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| #EMS 2526 |
16 hrs., 1 cr. |
| Twelve-Lead Electrocardiogram |
$24.00 lab fee |
| (EKG) Interpretation |
Prerequisite: EMT certificate or permission of the instructor.
This course is designed for the EMS student, teaching the fundamentals of twelve-lead electrocardiogram (EKG) interpretation. Emphasis is placed on scenario-based and case-based learning that reinforces the concept that 12-lead EKG technology is the best tool for visualization of the surfaces of the heart, identification of sites of ischemia, injury and infarction, as well as various intricate conduction abnormalities. |
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| #EMS 2553 |
16 hrs., 1 cr. |
| Pediatric Advanced Life Support |
$8.00 lab fee |
Prerequisite: EMT certificate or permission of the instructor.
This course is designed for the EMS student, teaching the fundamentals of recognizing infants and children that are at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest, including the strategies that are needed to prevent cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children and the cognitive and psychomotor skills needed to resuscitate and stabilize infants and children in respiratory failure, shock, or cardiopulmonary arrest. |
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| #EMS 2558 |
16 hrs., 1 cr. |
| Stroke Management |
Prerequisite: EMT certificate or permission of instructor.
This course is designed for the EMS student, teaching the recognition of the early signs and management of stroke and other related neurovascular emergencies. Other content includes stroke prevention, risk factors and medical interventions. This course incorporates lecture with scenario-based and case-based learning that reinforces the current concepts of stroke care. |
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| #EMS 2931 |
16 hrs., 1 cr. |
| Emergency Response to Terrorism |
$63.00 lab fee |
Prerequisite: EMT certificate or permission of the instructor.
This course is designed for the EMS student, teaching the fundamentals of safely recognizing and managing a terrorist attack on a civilian population. Emphasis is placed on the recognition and safe response to terrorist attacks including chemical, biological, radiological, and explosive agents. Includes proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), ambulatory and incapacitated decontamination, and coordination with other public service agencies through the use of unified command structure. |
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| #EMS 2934 |
16 hrs., 1 cr. |
| Special Topics: Advanced Medical Life Support |
Prerequisite: EMT certificate or permission of instructor.
This course is designed for the EMS student, providing the EMS student with a better understanding of the pathophysiology of disease processes. This course incorporates lecture with scenario-based and case-based learning that reinforces current concepts of emergency care for shock, chest pain, altered mental status and respiratory emergencies. |
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
| CGN 2327L |
3 hrs., 1 cr. |
| Civil Engineering Graphics Lab |
Prerequisite: EGN 2123 or ETD 1320C or approval of the instructor.
The objective of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and hands-on experience to successfully create, edit, dimension, and plot civil and environmental engineering projects such as drawing maps, cuts and fills, road cross sections, soil absorption fields, sewage disposal, highway maps, dams, bridges and trusses, using Autodesk Land Desktop™ and Civil 3D™ software. |
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| EGN 2123 |
2 hrs., 2 crs. |
| Computer Graphics for Engineers |
$25.00 lab fee |
Corequisite: MAC 2311
Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science and computing to understand the fundamentals of engineering graphics, draw geometric constructions, solve descriptive geometry problems, and produce graphical calculus and apply it to analyze empirical data. Produce two and three-dimensional drawings and design a product. Participate effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering project as part of a professional team. Apply computers using several software applications including: AutoCAD™ for producing computerized drawing, dimensioning and tolerances; Excel™ for spreadsheet and manipulation of data; and Maple (Mathcad™) for graphical calculus. |
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| EGN 2212 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Engineering Statistics and Computation |
$25.00 lab fee |
Prerequisite: EGS 1001 and MAC 2311.
Identify and solve engineering problems including formulation, algorithm development and programming, measurement and computational error assessment and the application of statistical and numerical modeling tools necessary for engineering practice using Mathcad™ and Excel™. |
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| EGS 1001 |
1 hr., 1 cr. |
| Introduction to Engineering |
| An introduction to engineering and technology as a profession with emphasis on the spectrum of work opportunities and career fields. The student is introduced to engineering work habits, responsibilities, communication requirements, problem solving techniques, and technical calculations. |
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| ETC 2213 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Engineering Properties of Soils |
Corequisite: ETC 2213L.
A study of the origin, composition, and characteristics of soils. Includes a study of the types and structure, classification and properties, stress, settlement, compaction, and stabilization of soils, as well as construction site investigation, methods, and principles. |
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| ETC 2213L |
3 hrs., 1 cr. |
| Engineering Properties of Soils Lab |
$25.00 lab fee |
Corequisite: ETC 2213.
A lab devoted to the study of the engineering and mechanical properties of soils. Includes moisture content determination, specific gravity, sieve and hydrometer analysis, Atterburg limits, compaction, and Proctor testing. Emphasizes ASTM standard laboratory procedures. |
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| #ETC 2450 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Concrete Design |
Corequisite: ETC 2450L.
A study of the properties of concrete, its design and control, reinforcement, admixtures, forming, and placing. Includes concrete technology as it applies to prestress precasting and casting in place in the design of columns, beams, slabs, and other structures. |
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| #ETC 2450L |
3 hrs., 1 cr. |
| Concrete Design Laboratory |
$25.00 lab fee |
Corequisite: ETC 2450.
A lab devoted to the study of the design of concrete mixes and the testing of concrete cylinders, beams, and structural shapes. Includes problems on reinforced concrete. Includes the requirements for the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician Certification. Emphasizes ASTM standard laboratory procedures. |
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| ETG 2502 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Statics |
Prerequisite: MAC 1114 or MTB 1322.
Basic principles of statics; resolution and composition of forces; equilibrium of forces; simple machines; trusses and frames; screws and threads; friction; centroids and center of gravity; moment of inertia, and radius of gyration. Includes scale model analysis and testing of bridge and truss-type structures. |
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| ETG 2530 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Strength of Materials |
Prerequisite: ETG 2502.
Stress and deformation; riveted and welded joints; thin-walled pressure vessels; torsion; shear and moment of beams; columns. Includes scale model analysis and testing of tower and column-type structures. |
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| #ETI 1411 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Manufacturing Processes I |
| A study of methods and materials used in industrial production of nonchip producing processes, including casting, forging, welding, stamping, shearing, brake, powder, metallurgy, electrical discharge machining, high energy rate forming. |
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| #ETI 1420 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Manufacturing Processes II |
| A study of methods, materials, and machines used in industrial production of chip producing processes, including turning, milling, grinding, drilling, reaming, boring, broaching, sawing. |
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| SUR 2101 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Surveying and Measurements |
Prerequisites: EGS 1110C, MTB 1322, or MAC 1114.
Includes distance measurements; theory and practice of leveling; angles and bearings; principles and use of transits, theodolites, EDMs and laser equipment; curves; stadia; topographic surveying; property surveying, and construction surveying. |
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| SUR 2101L |
3 hrs., 1 cr. |
| Surveying and Measurements Laboratory |
$10.00 lab fee |
Corequisite: SUR 2101.
Laboratory and field assignments coordinated with SUR 2101. |
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| #SUR 2533C |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Introduction to Global Positioning Systems |
Prerequisite: ETD 1320
Provides students with the basic theory of Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) to solve practical engineering problems using the orbital Satellite Navigation System. |
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| # Applies only to A.S. degree, A.A.S. degree, and certificate programs. |
| + Minimum grade of "C" required. |
| = PSAV course. |
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