EMSP 1160 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Current BCLS (CPR) certification. Corequisite/Concurrent: Enrollment in, or prior completion within no more than 6 months of EMSP 1501. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (5 Ext.) |
EMSP 1338 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC Introduction to Advanced Practice This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Current CPR certification preferred, (2) Completion of Texas Department of State Health Services approved Emergency Medical Technician course or certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services or National Registry of EMT as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or higher, (3) Demonstrated competency in math, reading, and writing. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: Fundamental elements associated with emergency medical services to include preparatory practices, pathophysiology, medication administration and related topics. This course is cross-listed as EMSP 1438. The student may register for either EMSP 1338 or EMSP 1438 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
EMSP 1355 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC Trauma Management This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Current BCLS (CPR) certification at the Health Care Provider level by the American Heart Association or equivalent, (2) Current certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or higher, (3) Successful completion of EMSP 1356. This course is required for students pursuing the Paramedicine program at Brookhaven College. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: Knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with traumatic injuries. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
EMSP 1501 (5 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC Emergency Medical Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Current BCLS (CPR) certification at the Health Care Provider level by the American Heart Association or equivalent, (2) Demonstrated competency in MATH 0090, DREA 0091, and DWRI 0091. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: Preparation for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). (2 Lec., 9 Lab.) |
EMSP 2143 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC Assessment Based Management This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Current BCLS (CPR) certification at the Health Care Provider level by the American Heart Association or equivalent, (2) Successful completion of EMSP 2160 or EMSP 2260, (3) Current certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or higher. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: A summative experience covering comprehensive, assessment-based patient care management for the paramedic level. (2 Lab.) |
EMSP 2160 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Completion of Department of State Health Services approved Basic Emergency Medical Technician Course, or certification by Department of State Health Services as Emergency Medical Technician, (2) current CPR certification as health care provider, (3) demonstrated competency in reading and math, and (4) Anatomy and Physiology course for Paramedics or equivalency. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (3 Ext.) |
EMSP 2161 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: EMSP 2160. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the students to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (3 Ext.) |
EMSP 2305 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC EMS Operations This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Current BCLS (CPR) certification at the Health Care Provider level by the American Heart Association or equivalent; (2) Successful completion of EMSP 1338 or EMSP 1438 and EMSP 1356. EMSP 1356 and EMSP 1438 are required for students pursuing the Paramedicine Program at Brookhaven College; (3) Current certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or higher. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: Knowledge and skills to safely manage multi-casualty incidents and rescue situations; utilize air medical resources; identify hazardous materials and other specialized incidents. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
EMSP 2362 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the following courses: EMSP 2534, EMSP 2544, EMSP 2430, EMSP 1338, EMSP 1355 and EMSP 2161. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (9 Ext.) |
EMSP 2430 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC Special Populations This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Current BCLS (CPR) certification at the Health Care Provider level by the American Heart Association or equivalent; (2) Successful completion of EMSP 1338 or EMSP 1438 and EMSP 1356, (EMSP 1356 is required for students pursuing the Paramedicine program at Brookhaven College) and (3) Current certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or higher. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: Knowledge and skills necessary to assess and manage ill or injured patients in diverse populations to include neonatology, pediatrics, geriatrics and other related topics. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
EMSP 2534 (5 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Medical Emergencies This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Successful completion of EMSP 1338, EMSP 1355, EMSP 2544. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: Knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with medical emergencies, including medical overview, neurology, gastroenterology, immunology, pulmonology, urology, hematology, endocrinology, toxicology, and other related topics. This course is cross-listed as EMSP 2434. The student may register for either EMSP 2534 or EMSP 2434 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (4 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
EMSP 2544 (5 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Cardiology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: (1) Completion of Department of State Health Services approved Emergency Medical Technician Course, or certification by Completion of Department of State Health Services or National Registry of EMT's as Emergency Medical Technician, (2) current CPR certification as health care provider, (3) demonstrated competency in math and reading, and (4) Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedics course or equivalency. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: Assessment and management of patients with cardiac emergencies. Includes single and multi-lead ECG interpretation. This course is cross-listed as EMSP 2444. The student may register for either EMSP 2444 or EMSP 2544 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (4 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
EMSP 2563 (5 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the following courses: EMSP 2338, EMSP 2143 and EMSP 2362. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (15 Ext.) |
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.