10-890-101 COLLEGE 101 ... Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess , explore , practice , apply , and evaluate both employability and learning skills . By establishing NWTC cultural values as hallmarks of success in academic , career , and personal settings the course encourages re�ective , personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices . To maximize the return on investment , students should take this course in their �rst semester as it identi�es key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-531-911 EMS FUNDAMENTALS ... this course provides the paramedic student with comprehensive knowledge of EMS systems , safety , well-being , legal issues , and ethical issues , with the intended outcome of improving the health of EMS personnel , patients , and the community . The students will obtain fundamental knowledge of public health principles and epidemiology as related to public health emergencies , health promotion , and illness / injury prevention . Introducing students to comprehensive anatomical and medical terminology and abbreviations will foster the development of effective written and oral communications with colleagues and other health care professionals . ( Prerequisites : Acceptance in the Paramedic or Fire Medic program ; completion of Health Assessment ; Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in the current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-531-912 PARAMEDIC MEDICAL PRINCIPLES ... this course addresses the complex depth of anatomy , physiology , and pathophysiology of major human systems while also introducing the paramedic students to the topics of shock , immunology , and bleeding . ( Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in the current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-531-913 ADVANCED PATIENT ASSESSMENT PRINCIPLES ... this course teaches the paramedic student to integrate scene and patient assessment �ndings with knowledge of epidemiology and pathophysiology to form a �eld impression . By utilizing a structured and organized assessment process with knowledge of anatomy , physiology , pathophysiology , life span development , and changes that occur to the human body with time , the students will learn to develop a list of differential diagnoses through clinical reasoning , along with the ability to modify the assessment as necessary to formulate a treatment plan for their patients . ( Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in the current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-531-914 ADVANCED PRE-HOSPITAL PHARAMACOLOGY ... this course provides the paramedic student with the comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology required to formulate and administer a pharmacological treatment plan intended to mitigate emergencies and improve the overall health of the patient . ( Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in the current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-531-915 PARAMEDIC RESPIRATORY MANAGEMENT ... this course teaches the paramedic student to integrate complex knowledge of anatomy , physiology , and pathophysiology into the assessment to develop and implement a treatment plan with the goal of assuring a patient airway , adequate mechanical ventilation , and respiration for patients of all ages . Speci�c knowledge pertaining to the respiratory system is also provided to ensure the student is prepared to formulate a �eld impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for a patient with a respiratory complaint . ( Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in the current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-531-916 PARAMEDIC CARDIOLOGY ... this course teaches the paramedic student to integrate assessment �ndings with principles of cardiovascular anatomy , physiology , epidemiology , and pathophysiology to formulate a �eld impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for a patient with a cardiovascular complaint . ( Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in the current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-531-917 PARAMEDIC CLINICAL / FIELD 1 ... this course provides the student with the opportunity to enhance his or her learning through the practice of paramedicine in �eld and health care environment experiences with actual patients under the supervision of instructors or approved preceptors . Students may also have the opportunity to participate in formal high-�delity human patient simulator experiences as a part of this course . ( Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in the current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-531-918 ADVANCED EMERGENCY RESUSCITATION ... by teaching Advanced Cardiac Life Support ( ACLS ) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support ( PALS ) methodologies and protocols , this course prepares the paramedic student in the integration of comprehensive knowledge of causes and pathophysiology into the management of shock , respiratory failure , respiratory arrest , cardiac arrest , and peri-arrest states with an emphasis on early intervention to prevent respiratory and / or cardiac arrest if possible . ( Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in current semester ) Course Typically Offered : J-Session
10-531-924 PARAMEDIC CLINICAL / FIELD 2 ... this course provides the student with the opportunity to enhance his or her learning through the practice of paramedicine in �eld and health care environment experiences with actual patients under the supervision of instructors or approved preceptors . Students may also have the opportunity to participate in formal high-�delity human patient simulator experiences as a part of this course . Successful completion of this course requires the student to meet all clinical and �eld competency requirements at the paramedic level as de�ned by WI DHS EMS . ( Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-531-922 EMS OPERATIONS ... this course provides the paramedic student with the knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities to ensure patient , public , and EMS personnel safety . ( Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-531-920 PARAMEDIC TRAUMA ... this course teaches the paramedic student to integrate assessment �ndings with principles of anatomy , physiology , epidemiology , and pathophysiology to formulate a �eld impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for an acutely injured patient . ( Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-531-921 SPECIAL PATIENT POPULATIONS ... this course teaches the paramedic student to integrate assessment �ndings with principles of anatomy , physiology , epidemiology , and pathophysiology to formulate a �eld impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for patients with special needs . Gynecological emergencies , along with special considerations in trauma are also included within this course . ( Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-531-919 PARAMEDIC MEDICAL EMERGENCIES ... this course teaches the paramedic student to integrate assessment �ndings with principles of anatomy , physiology , epidemiology , and pathophysiology to formulate a �eld impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for a patient with a medical complaint . ( Prerequisites : completion of prior semester coursework ; Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-531-923 PARAMEDIC CAPSTONE ... this course provides students with a �nal opportunity to incorporate their cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills through labs and scenario-based practice and evaluations prior to taking the National Registry written and practical examinations . Technical skills attainment ( TSA ) for each student will be compiled and / or documented within this course as required by the DHS-approved paramedic curriculum . ( Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
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