EMS-114 Emergency Medical Responder
2 credits—This course provides the student with the necessary skills and knowledge to identify and treat life-threatening emergencies, wounds and fractures, medical and environmental emergencies and patient access and handling. This course utilizes a combination of classroom lecture and skills practice.
Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 32
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $476.00
EMS-363 Emergency Medical Technician I
3 credits—Prepares the student to provide emergency care at an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Services Education standards. Introduces basic emergency care concepts including fundamental knowledge of the EMS system, safety/well-being of the EMT and medical/legal and ethical issues to the provision of emergency care. Focuses on patient assessment, care and transportation.
Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $1,001.00
EMS-364 Emergency Medical Technician II
3 credits—Introduces shock and resuscitation, patient assessment, care and transportation of the acutely ill, trauma patient, special patient populations and EMS operations. Focuses on Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS), Hazmat Awareness, and Incident Command. Students will be required to demonstrate proficiency for skills within the scope of practice for patients of all ages.
Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in EMS-363.
Pre/Co-requisite(s): A minimum grade of C in EMS-363.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $806.00
EMS-365 Emergency Medical Technician II Clinical
1 credits—Prepares students to provide emergency medical assessment, care and transportation of acutely ill or injured patients of all ages. Develops student proficiency in previously learned skills when providing direct patient care in selected clinical settings. Requires student participation in and documentation of patient contacts and field experience approved by the medical director and the EMS program director. Students must demonstrate competency in skills for patients of all ages within the scope of practice.
Co-op Hours: 64
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in EMS-364.
Pre/Co-requisite(s): A minimum grade of C in EMS-364.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $234.00
EMS-370 Advanced EMT I
4 credits—This course is the first of three required for Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) certification. This course adheres to the National EMS Education Standards which are based on the National EMS Core Content and the National EMS Scope of Practice that define the minimal entry-level educational competencies for the AEMT. The modules covered in this course include Public Health, Pharmacology, Airway Management, Respiration and Ventilation, Assessment, Shock and Resuscitation, and Cardiovascular Emergencies.
Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 64
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $1,204.00
EMS-371 Advanced EMT II
4 credits—This course is the second of three required for Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) certification. This course adheres to the National EMS Education Standards which are based on the National EMS Core Content and the National EMS Scope of Practice that define the minimal entry-level educational competencies for the AEMT. The modules covered in this course include Medicine, Trauma, Special Patient Populations, and EMS Operations.
Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 64
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in EMS-370.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $1,080.00
EMS-372 Advanced EMT Clinical
2 credits—This course is the final of three courses required for Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) certification. This course prepares students to provide emergency medical assessment, care and transportation of acutely ill or injured patients of all ages. Develops student proficiency in previously learned skills when providing direct patient care in selected clinical settings. Requires student participation in and documentation of patient contacts and field experience approved by the medical director and the EMS program director. Students must demonstrate competency in skills for patients of all ages within the scope of practice.
Co-op Hours: 128
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in EMS-370.
Co-requisite(s): EMS-371
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $546.00
EMS-541 Clinical I
3 credits—This course will provide a clinical atmosphere for performance of psychomotor skills. To successfully complete this course, students must demonstrate competency in skills for patients of all ages within the scope of practice. The student will participate in and document patient contacts and field experience. Additional contact hours (up to 3 times the stated minimum) may be needed to meet the course competencies.
Co-op Hours: 192
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $910.00
EMS-546 Clinical II
3 credits—This course will provide a clinical atmosphere for performance of psychomotor skills. To successfully complete this course, students must demonstrate competency in skills for patients of all ages within the scope of practice. The student will participate in and document patient contacts and field experience. Additional contact hours (up to 3 times the stated minimum) may be needed to meet the course competencies.
Co-op Hours: 192
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in EMS-541.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $702.00
EMS-610 Paramedic Pharmacology and Medication Administration
4 credits—This is a required course in Hawkeye's National Paramedic Education Program. This course prepares the paramedic to administer medications per the paramedic scope of practice.
Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 32
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $1,307.00
EMS-619 Airway and Patient Assessment
4 credits—This course will prepare the entry-level paramedic in advanced airway management, physical assessment, field assessment, clinical decision making, and the assessment and management of respiratory emergencies.
Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 32
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $972.00
EMS-641 Introduction to Paramedicine
3 credits—This course provides an overview of paramedic roles and responsibilities and the emergency medical service system. Included is discussion of medicolegal and ethical issues in EMS, agents of trauma and disease, career opportunities for paramedics, demonstration of proper documentation in EMS, and non-patient care aspects of EMS.
Lecture Hours: 48
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $928.00
EMS-650 Medical and Psychological Emergencies
4 credits—This course will provide education for the paramedic in the areas of pathophysiology, recognition, assessment and management of neurological, endocrine, genitourinary/renal, behavioral, toxicological, immunological, hematological, infectious diseases, respiratory and abdominal/gastrointestinal and non-traumatic musculoskeletal complaints.
Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 32
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $961.00
EMS-654 EMS Operations
2 credits—This course will provide the paramedic student with knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities to ensure patient, public and personnel safety.
Lecture Hours: 32
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $518.00
EMS-655 Transition to Paramedic Practice
4 credits—This course will provide a platform for the student to apply cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills to actual practice during a field internship. This course will also include comprehensive psychomotor exercises in a lab setting to prepare the paramedic student for national certification.
Lab Hours: 32 Co-op Hours: 192
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in EMS-546.
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $1,171.00
EMS-668 Special Considerations for the Paramedic
2 credits—This course provides a foundation for the paramedic in the assessment and management of patients who require special considerations.
Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 32
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $483.00
EMS-674 Cardiology for the Paramedic
4 credits—Cardiology for the Paramedic will focus on assessing the prehospital cardiac patient, interpreting electrocardiograms, and formulating treatment regimens for these patients.
Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 32
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $969.00
EMS-678 Traumatic Emergencies for the Paramedic
3 credits—Traumatic Emergencies for the Paramedic explores the science of traumatic injuries, their detection and treatment. Major topics include: soft tissue, shock, hard tissue, nervous system, and internal injuries.
Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $702.00
EMS-688 Field Experience for the Paramedic
1 credits—This course enhances learning through the practice of paramedicine in a field environment and through experiences with actual patients under the supervision of preceptors. It is required prior to the paramedic field internship/capstone.
EMS-541 with minimum grade of C-.
Co-op Hours: 64
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $234.00
EMS-856 Management of Emergency Medical Services
3 credits—This course is for students interested in the practice and principles of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems management and the processes that contribute to the effectiveness of day-to-day operations within an EMS organization. This course introduces the EMS professional to topics that include government structure, strategic planning, injury prevention, risk management and safety, customer service, human resources management, financial management, fleet management, career development, quality management, data collection and research, labor relations, and special operations.
Lecture Hours: 48
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $702.00
EMS-900 Education in EMS
3 credits—This course is for students interested in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) education. This course introduces the EMS professional to the education system as it relates to EMS education. Students explore issues in curriculum development, teaching, program direction, and development. Successful completion of this course is required for EMS instructor endorsement in Iowa.
Lecture Hours: 48
Course Type: Technical
2025–2026 Course Cost: $702.00
