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2020-2021 Kilgore College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Explanation of Items in Course Description

Course Prefix
Course Number
Course Title
Semester Hour Credit
Lecture Hours Each Week
Lab Hours Each Week
Course Description		 ACNT
1303
Introduction to Accounting I
(3-3-0)
(3-3-0)
(3-3-0)
 
When Course Generally Offered F=Fall,
Sp=Spring,
Su=Summer
Coordinating Board Approval Number (5203010004)
Note: KC uses the Texas Common Course Numbering System.
(T) after the course number indicates an academic course that is designed to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program. Students should check with the transfer institution to verify applicability to their specific major.
(NT) after the course number indicates a workforce course that is not designed to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program.
 

Emergency Medical Services Professions
  

  • EMSP 1147 (NT) - Pediatric Life Support

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 1 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 1 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 0
    Theory and skills necessary for the management of pediatric or neonatal emergencies.
    Prerequisite(s): Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307  and MATH 0307, EMT Certificate, EMSP 2444 , EMSP 2206 , EMSP 2330 
    This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
    Fees: Certification fee: $20 Coordinating Board Approval Number: 5109040016
  

  • EMSP 1149 (NT) - Trauma Life Support

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 1 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 1 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 0
    Theory and skills necessary for the management of trauma emergencies.
    Prerequisite(s): Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307 , EMT Certificate, EMSP 1438 , EMSP 1456 ,
    Corequisite(s): Co-requisite EMSP 1471  (if not already completed), EMSP 2305 , EMSP 1455 , EMSP 1166 
    This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
    Fees: Certification Fee $30 Coordinating Board Approval Number: 5109040016
  

  • EMSP 1165 (NT) - Practicum - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (Paramedic)

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 1 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 0 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 9
    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
    Fees: Liability Insurance $70. Drug Test 10 Panel Fee $16. Background Check Fee $30.
  

  • EMSP 1166 (NT) - Practicum - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (Paramedic)

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 1 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 0 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 9
    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
    Prerequisite(s): Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307 
    Corequisite(s): Co-requisite EMSP 2205, EMSP 1455 , EMSP 1145
    Fees: Drug Test 10 Panel Fee $16.
  

  • EMSP 1360 (NT) - Clinical-Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (Paramedic)

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 0 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 9
    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.
    Corequisite(s): Co-requisite EMSP 1501 
    Fees: Background Check Fee $30.
  

  • EMSP 1391 (NT) - Special Topics, Pathophysiology

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 3 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 0
    Basic principles of pathophysiology emphasizing paramedic applications. Includes epidemiologic factors that alter the normal physiological processes across the lifespan.
    Prerequisite(s): EMT Certificate
  

  • EMSP 1438 (NT) - Introduction to Advanced Practice

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 4 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 3 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 2
    Fundamental elements associated with emergency medical services to include preparatory practices, pathophysiology, medication administration, and related topics.
    Prerequisite(s): EMT Certificate or awaiting results from National Registry Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307 
    Corequisite(s): Co-requisite EMSP 1471  (if not already completed), EMSP 1456 , EMSP 1165 
    Fees: FISDAP Scheduler Fee $84. Course fee $25 Coordinating Board Approval Number: 5109040016
  

  • EMSP 1455 (NT) - Trauma Management

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 4 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 3 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 2
    Knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with traumatic injuries.
    Prerequisite(s): EMT certificate or awaiting results from National Registry Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307  
    Corequisite(s): EMSP 1471  (if not already completed), EMSP 2305 , EMSP 1145, EMSP 1166  
    Fees: Course fee $25 Coordinating Board Approval Number: 5109040016
  

  • EMSP 1456 (NT) - Patient Assessment and Airway Management

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 4 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 3 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 2
    Knowledge and skills required to perform patient assessment, airway management, and artificial ventilation.
    Prerequisite(s): Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307  EMT Certificate or awaiting results from National Registry
    Corequisite(s): EMSP 1471  (if not already completed), EMSP 1438 , EMSP 1165  
    Fees: Course fee $25 Coordinating Board Approval Number: 5109040016
  

  • EMSP 1471 (NT) - Local Needs, Anatomy and Physiology for Emergency Medical Services Professionals

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 4 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 4 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 0
    Introduction to the knowledge of human body systems necessary for emergency medical services professionals as indicated in the United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Administration’s Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.
    Prerequisite(s): Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307 
    Coordinating Board Approval Number: 5109040016
  

  • EMSP 1501 (NT) - Emergency Medical Technician

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 5 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 4 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 4
    Preparation for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
    Prerequisite(s): Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307  
    Corequisite(s): Current CPR credentials at the healthcare provider level
    Fees: FISDAP Scheduler Fee $84. Course fee $25 Coordinating Board Approval Number: 5109040016
  

  • EMSP 2135 (NT) - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 1 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 1 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 0
    Theory and skills necessary for the management of a cardiovascular emergencies as specified by the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines.
    Prerequisite(s): Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307 , MATH 0307, EMT Certificate, EMSP 1438 , EMSP 1456 , EMSP 2305 , EMSP 2444 , EMSP 2330 , EMSP 2237 
    This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
    Fees: Certification fee: $20 Coordinating Board Approval Number: 5109040016
  

  • EMSP 2167 (NT) - Practicum - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (Paramedic)

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 1 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 0 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 9
    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
    Prerequisite(s): Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307 , MATH 0307
    Corequisite(s): EMSP 2444 , EMSP 2206 , EMSP 2330 , EMSP 2135  
    Fees: Liability Insurance $70. Health Science Fee $125. Drug Test 10 Panel Fee $16. Background Check Fee $30.
  

  • EMSP 2168 (NT) - Practicum - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (Paramedic)

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 1 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 0 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 9
    Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
    Prerequisite(s): Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307 , MATH 0307
    Corequisite(s): EMSP 2243 , EMSP 2434 , EMSP 2305  
    Fees: Drug Test 10 Panel Fee $16.
  

  • EMSP 2206 (NT) - Emergency Pharmacology

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 2 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 1 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 2
    A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, routes of administration, and calculation of dosages.
    Prerequisite(s): Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307 , MATH 0307
    Corequisite(s): EMSP 2444 , EMSP 2330 , EMSP 2135 , EMSP 2167  
    Fees: Course fee $25.
  

  • EMSP 2237 (NT) - Emergency Procedures

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 2 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 1 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 2
    Application of emergency medical procedures.
    Prerequisite(s): Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307 , MATH 0307, EMT Certificate, EMSP 2444 , EMSP 2206 , EMSP 2330 , EMSP 2135 
    This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
    Fees: Course fee: $25 Coordinating Board Approval Number: 5109040016
  

  • EMSP 2243 (NT) - Assessment Based Management

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 2 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 1 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 2
    A summative experience covering comprehensive, assessment-based patient care management for the paramedic level.
    Prerequisite(s): EMT Certificate, EMSP 1438 , EMSP 2305 , EMSP 2444  Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307 , MATH 0307
    Corequisite(s): EMSP 2434 , EMSP 2168  
    Fees: Course fee $25 Coordinating Board Approval Number: 5109040016
  

  • EMSP 2305 (NT) - EMS Operations

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 2 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 2
    Knowledge and skills to safely manage multi-casualty incidents and rescue situations; utilize air medical resources; identify hazardous materials and other specialized incidents.
    Prerequisite(s): Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307 , EMT-Basic certificate, EMSP 1438  
    Corequisite(s): EMSP 1455 , EMSP 1145, EMSP 1166  
    Fees: Course fee $25 Coordinating Board Approval Number: 5109040016
  

  • EMSP 2330 (NT) - Special Populations

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 2 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 2
    Knowledge and skills necessary to assess and manage ill or injured patients in diverse populations to include neonatology, pediatrics, geriatrics, and other related topics.
    Prerequisite(s): EMT Certificate, EMSP 1438 , EMSP 2305 , or with coordinator approval Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307 , MATH 0307
    Corequisite(s): EMSP 2444 , EMSP 2206 , EMSP 2135 , EMSP 2167  
    Fees: Course fee $25 Coordinating Board Approval Number: 5109040016
  

  • EMSP 2434 (NT) - Medical Emergencies

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 4 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 3 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 2
    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.
    Prerequisite(s): Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307 , MATH 0307
    Corequisite(s): EMSP 2243 , EMSP 2168  
    Fees: Course fee $25 Coordinating Board Approval Number: 5109040016
  

  • EMSP 2444 (NT) - Cardiology

    Semester Credit Hour(s): 4 Lecture Hour(s) Each Week: 3 Lab Hour(s) Each Week: 2
    Assessment and management of patients with cardiac emergencies. Includes single and multi-lead ECG interpretation.
    Prerequisite(s): EMT Certificate, EMSP 1438 , EMSP 2338, EMT-Intermediate certificate with coordinator approval Eligible to enroll in ENGL 0307 , MATH 0307
    Corequisite(s): EMSP 2330 , EMSP 2206 , EMSP 2135 , EMSP 2167  
    Fees: Course fee $25 Coordinating Board Approval Number: 5109040016