Emergency Medical Studies/Practice (EMSP)
EMSP 238 - SPECIAL TOPICS
Short Title: SPECIAL TOPICS
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Internship/Practicum, Laboratory, Lecture, Seminar, Independent Study
Credit Hours: 1-4
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.
Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level
Description: Topics and credit hours vary each semester. Contact department for current semester's topic(s). Repeatable for Credit.
EMSP 281 - EMT-B: INTRODUCTION TO EMERGENCY CARE
Short Title: EMT-B INTRO TO EMERGENCY CARE
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.
Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level
Description: This course is a state-sanctioned EMT-B Certification course which includes practical and didactic exploration into pre-hospital care. This class culminates with a national certification to practice pre-hospital care on the EMT-B level. This course will discuss anatomy, body systems, and the biochemical basis of emergency intervention in addition to practical application of EMT-B skills. Formerly HEAL 308 and BIOS 281 and NSCI 281. Instructor Permission Required.
EMSP 282 - ADVANCED EMT
Short Title: ADVANCED EMT
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.
Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level
Description: Continuation of EMSP 281, Emergency Care. Formerly BIOS 282, HEAL 310, and NSCI 282. Instructor Permission Required.
EMSP 375 - EMS INCHARGE LEADERSHIP COURSE
Short Title: EMS INCHARGE LEADERSHIP COURSE
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Independent Study
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.
Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level
Description: Students preparing to hold leadership positions in EMS will expand their competency in emergency services, including emergency management and incident response, in addition to improving patient care and leadership skills. Participants will achieve certification in national emergency services courses, and will work as a team to manage a major event. Formerly UNIV 275. Instructor Permission Required.
EMSP 477 - SPECIAL TOPICS
Short Title: SPECIAL TOPICS
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar, Lecture, Laboratory, Internship/Practicum
Credit Hours: 1-4
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.
Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level
Description: Topics and credit hours vary each semester. Contact department for current semester's topic(s). Repeatable for Credit.
EMSP 491 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES RESEARCH COURSE
Short Title: EMS RESEARCH COURSE
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Research
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.
Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level
Description: EMSP 491 is an independent program of study for students interested in research in prehospital medicine. All students will complete a research project under the supervision of a physician faculty member from Baylor College of Medicine. Projects may vary based on each student's interest and faculty projects. Formerly NSCI 491. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.
EMSP 492 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES RESEARCH COURSE
Short Title: EMS RESEARCH COURSE
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Research
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.
Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level
Description: EMSP 492 is an independent program of study for students interested in research in prehospital medicine. All students will complete a research project under the supervision of a physician faculty member from Baylor College of Medicine. Projects may vary based on each student's interest and faculty projects. Formerly NSCI 492. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.
EMSP 499 - EMT TEACHING PRACTICUM
Short Title: EMT TEACHING PRACTICUM
Department: Kinesiology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Internship/Practicum
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students.
Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level
Description: This course is open to an undergraduate student who serves as an instructor for the Emergency Medical Technician course. As an instructor, he/she would need to participate in course planning, course assignments, and student evaluation. They would also be expected to present course material through preparing and delivering lectures, presentations, and practical skills instructions. Grade would be assigned based on student self-evaluation, class evaluation, and primary instructor assessment. Formerly NSCI 289. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.