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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE
Pediatrics & Special Consideration for Para/Pals EMS 214 3.00
Prerequisite: EMT Basic or EMT Intermediate and acceptance into the Paramedic Program.
This course prepares the Paramedic to identify, assess, manage, and treat age related emergencies, and other special challenges. The
student will also be introduced to the concept of assessment based management. Topics include Neonatology, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Abuse
and Assault, and Patients with Special Challenges. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the
universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Assess Based Management/Operation for Paramedic EMS 215 3.00
Prerequisite: EMT Basic or EMT Intermediate and acceptance into the Paramedic Program.
This course will contain the principles of Assessment Based Management that will teach the paramedic student how to implement a plan
for patients with common complaints. The course will also prepare the Paramedic to the concepts of medical incident command,
ambulance and rescue operations, hazardous materials, incident, and crime scene awareness. This course may not transfer to a
baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Hospital Clinical Experience for the Paramedic EMS 216 5.50
Prerequisite: Acceptance to TMCC Paramedic Program.
This course allows the paramedic student to apply learned classroom skills and knowledge in the hospital environment such as telemetry,
intensive care unit, psychiatric unit, emergency department, and labor and delivery. The student will function under the direction of a nurse
or paramedic preceptor. This course will be offered for 5.5 credits. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science
within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Field Internship for the Paramedic EMS 217 12.00
Prerequisite: Completion of the Didactic and Clinical portion of the Paramedic Program.
This course is designed to introduce the Paramedic student to the advanced life support prehospital operations. The student will also
become familiar with procedures and care provided by paramedics in the field, and will be a third person on a paramedic rescue unit and
will work directly with his or her paramedic preceptor. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the
universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Field Internship for the Paramedic II EMS 218 3.00
Prerequisite: Completion of Field Internship I for the Paramedic, EMS 217.
This course is a continuation of the Field Internship I course (EMS 217), and allows students to practice and apply advanced life support
knowledge and skills. Each student will be a third person on a paramedic rescue unit and will work directly with a paramedic preceptor.
This course will be offered for 3 credit hours (135 field hours and will be graded on a pass/fail basis. This course may not transfer to a
baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
ENERGY
Basic Electricity ENRG 110 3.00 - 4.00
Prerequisite: None
An introductory course in electrical principles, applications, and distribution. This course provides an overview of safety, circuits, wiring,
grounding, resistance, current, voltage, and troubleshooting. Students will develop a basic understanding of how electricity is distributed
and the implications of the emergence of renewable energy resources. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or
science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Fundamentals of Energy Efficiency ENRG 120 3.00
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces students to techniques for the description, measurement, and analysis of energy use in building systems to
maximize efficiency. It will include evaluation and recommendation of alternative energy solutions that will result in greater energy
efficiency and energy cost savings.
Introduction to Solar Energy ENRG 130 3.00
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to give the student basic knowledge in the following areas of solar energy: history, sun movement, climatological
data for Reno, Nevada; energy reflection, transmission and absorption, heat transfer, heat storage, collector systems and sizing. This course
may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Solar Photovoltaic Technologies ENRG 132 3.00
Prerequisite: ENRG 130.
This course is designed to give students the basis knowledge of solar energy principles and photovoltaic applications. Topics will include
PV markets and applications, safety, basic electrical, solar energy fundamentals, PV module fundamentals, system components, PV
system sizing, PV system electrical and mechanical design, performance analysis, and troubleshooting.
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* This course might not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE). If you plan to pursue a four-year degree, check with the institution where you intend to transfer to learn whether this course will count
toward the degree you intend to seek.