Catalog 2018-2019 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


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Criminal Justice

  
  • CRJ 153 - Violence Against Children

    Credits: 3
    Includes an in-depth study of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and neglect of children. Focuses on identification and treatment of abusive families and victims of abuse; and, the responses of the legal system, the community, and human service agencies. Three credits.
  
  • CRJ 175 - Special Topics

    Credits: 0 to 12
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. Zero to twelve credits.
  
  • CRJ 178 - Seminar

    Credits: 0 to 12
    Provides students with an experiential learning opportunity. Zero to twelve credits.
  
  • CRJ 209 - Criminal Investigation I

    Credits: 3
    Covers the function of the preliminary investigation at a crime scene to include securing the scene, crime scene searchers, police drawings, and recognition and collection of evidence. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Academy Director. Three credits.
  
  • CRJ 210 - Constitutional Law

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the powers of government as they are allocated and defined by the United States Constitution. Includes intensive analysis of United States Supreme Court decisions. Three credits.
  
  • CRJ 216 - Juvenile Law and Procedures

    Credits: 3
    Conduct an in-depth analysis of the socio-legal operation of the Juvenile Justice System emphasizing the substantive and due process rights of minors. Analysis of legal reasoning underlying the juvenile law as it operates all levels of government. Three credits.
  
  • CRJ 220 - Human Relation/Social Conflict

    Credits: 3
    Exploration of the environmental, organizational and socio-psychological dimensions of social control. Includes the study of individual attitudes, beliefs and behavior involved in role conflicts, community relations and conflict management in the social structure. Three credits.
  
  • CRJ 230 - Criminology

    Credits: 3
    Provides an introduction to the study of crime, understanding the causes of crime, and examines, theoretical frameworks and theories to explain criminal behavior. Within a social context, consideration is given to how theories have emerged and understand how social context contributes to explanations of crime. Examination of the nature of crime, crime victimization, crime patterns, types of crime, crime statistics, and criminal behavior is also included. Three credits.
  
  • CRJ 231 - Intro to Forensic Science

    Credits: 3
    Exploration of the fundamentals of forensic science that are essential for gathering evidence at the crime scene and analyzing it in the crime laboratory. Three credits.
  
  • CRJ 236 - CRJ Research Methods

    Credits: 3
    Provides an introduction to research methods. Addresses foundations of research, analysis of findings, and ethical issues in researching criminal justice topics. This course will use an interactive approach in basic research concepts and practices and provide a thorough understanding of how research is conducted and how practitioners can benefit from this knowledge. Students will also develop research proposals, conduct appropriate reviews of previously published research, and write a final research study. Three credits.
  
  • CRJ 257 - Victimology

    Credits: 3
    (Formerly CRJ 150 - Victims of Crime and Trauma) Demonstrates to the student the role the crime victim plays in the criminal justice system. The traditional response that a crime victim receives from the system will be studied and the psychological, emotional and financial impact these responses have on victimization will be analyzed. Three credits.
  
  • CRJ 268 - Criminal Profiling

    Credits: 3
    Examines theories of crime causation with respect to crimes committed by the most violent offenders in society, an analysis of the research done, and the history of Criminal Personality Profiling, beginning with the earliest explanations through the beliefs of modern science, as well as psychological and sociological explanations. Identifies various known offenders, examines their backgrounds, and explains how current research into homicide, sexual offenses and serial killers can provide clues to the identity of unknown offenders. Three credits.
  
  • CRJ 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 0 to 12
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. Zero to twelve credits.
  
  • CRJ 278 - Seminar

    Credits: 0 to 12
    Provides students with an experiential learning opportunity. Includes advanced procedural criminal law, restorative justice and psych of criminal behavior. Psych of criminal behavior focuses on the history, theories, personality structure and responses to criminal behavior. Zero to twelve credits.
  
  • CRJ 280 - Internship

    Credits: 0 to 12
    Provides placement in the criminal justice field to integrate theory with practice. Zero to twelve credits.
  
  • CRJ 286 - Directed Studies

    Credits: 0 to 12
    Focuses on an independent project designed to enhance the student`s ability by concentrating on an assignment more complex than that achieved in a classroom setting. Zero to twelve credits.
  
  • CRJ 289 - Capstone

    Credits: 0 to 12
    (Formerly: CRJ 271) Provides a demonstrated culmination of learning within a given program of study. Zero to twelve credits.

Dance

  
  • DAN 105 - Hip Hop Dance I

    Credits: 1
    Consists of basic traditional jazz and ballet movements. Warm-up exercises will include body toning and stretching. Students will learn diagonal step combinations leading to hip-hop dance routines. One credit.
  
  • DAN 106 - Hip Hop Dance II

    Credits: 1
    Includes traditional jazz, ballet and street dancing techniques as well as warm-up exercises such as body toning and stretching. Students will learn diagonal and center step combinations leading to hip-hop dance routines. One credit.
  
  • DAN 115 - Country Swing I

    Credits: 1
    Includes many styles and various combinations of steps for Western dance music. Will also teach the students how to convert combinations of other dances of traditional and fad as they become popular. One credit.
  
  • DAN 117 - Salsa I

    Credits: 1
    Introduces the beginning dancer to popular Salsa steps and dance combinations. This course includes basic partnering concepts and techniques. Dancers will explore rhythm, proper body alignment and music recognition. A partner is not required for this course. One credit.
  
  • DAN 121 - Jazz I

    Credits: 1
    Introduces the basic techniques and vocabulary of jazz dance and the basic elements of dance. Focuses on movement oriented dance, comprised of warm-up exercises, center combinations, traveling combinations and cool down. May be repeated for a maximum of three credits. One credit.
  
  • DAN 129 - Introduction to Dance

    Credits: 1
    Introduces the art of dance and movement expression from a variety of viewpoints: historical, cultural, aesthetic, critical and creative. Examines the art and craft of dance as an expression of culture and community while exploring personal expression, imagery, dance techniques and performance qualities. One credit.
  
  • DAN 130 - Dance Sampler

    Credits: 1
    Introduces the beginning dancer to popular dances through a social dance sampler in Salsa, Swing, and Country Western Dance technique, footwork, body posturing, rhythms, and dance floor etiquette. Examines a variety of dances such as Salsa`s Mambo, Cha-Cha, and Rumba; Swing`s Lindy Hop (jitterbug); and Country Western`s Two Step, Cowboy Waltz, Cotton-Eyed Joe and various Country Western line dances. One credit.
  
  • DAN 131 - Ballet I

    Credits: 1
    Introduces the basic techniques of ballet, which are built upon knowledge of ballet terminology, fundamental exercises, and the basic elements of dance. Focuses on movement-oriented dance, comprised of stretching, barre warm-up exercises, simple terre à terre and jumping steps, and basic extended positions. May be repeated for a maximum of three credits. One credit.
  
  • DAN 132 - Ballett II

    Credits: 2
    Continues Ballet I and emphasizes ballet terminology, fundamental exercises and the basic elements of dance. Focuses on an intermediate level within the basic structure of the ballet class. Two credits.
  
  • DAN 141 - Ballroom Dance

    Credits: 1
    Introduces the basic terminology, techniques and routines of several dances from a specific country or region. Focuses on the music, costumes and customs related to the dances they study. Partners are not required. May be repeated for a maximum of three credits. One credit.
  
  • DAN 142 - Ballroom Dance II

    Credits: 1
    Continues Dance 141 with focus on regional dances, customs and rhythms. Partners are not required. May be repeated for a maximum of three credits. One credit.
  
  • DAN 151 - Belly Dance I

    Credits: 1
    Presents belly dance - the oldest dance form known to humankind and a celebration of life! Emphasizes developing balance and enables the student to perform a belly dance and learn the history of belly dance and costuming techniques. One credit.
  
  • DAN 152 - Belly Dance II

    Credits: 1
    Continues Belly Dance 1 (DAN 151) with emphasis on coordination and balance and additional techniques. Includes costume design. One credit.

Diesel Power Mechanics

  
  • DPM 100 - Intro to Diesel Mechanics

    Credits: 2
    Focuses on the student identifying and describing the many different types of diesel powered vehicles. Emphasis is placed on being able to research information in maintenance manuals and parts manuals along with demonstration of their abilities in properly identifying and selecting mechanical fasteners for a particular application. Specific coverage of precision fasteners, fuels, fluids as they relate to the diesel industry. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Two credits.
  
  • DPM 101 - Diesel Shop Orientation

    Credits: 2
    Focuses on maintaining a safe and clean working heavy duty diesel shop. Emphasis is placed on the proper use and care for hand, electric, air and hydraulic tools safely. Covers how to clean equipment properly, to handle and dispose of hazardous materials correctly, and to apply mandated regulations. Emphasis is also placed on proper lifting equipment. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Two credits.
  
  • DPM 103 - Diesel Engines I

    Credits: 4
    Covers the theory and operation of diesel engines with emphasis on cylinder heads and valve trains diagnosis and repair. Also introduces the cooling system’s importance with diagnosis and repair. Enables students to diagnose, test, and repair cylinder heads and cooling systems on diesel engines. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): DPM 101 or ASE 101, and DPM 100. Four credits.
  
  • DPM 106 - Diesel Fuel Systems

    Credits: 3
    Covers the theory of operation and repair of fuel injection systems. Provides laboratory assignments that involve disassembly, assembly, and service procedures on fuel system components. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Three credits.
  
  • DPM 111 - Preventive Maintenance I

    Credits: 3
    Enables the student to perform preventive maintenance on heavy equipment and trucks, and complete appropriate maintenance records. Addresses the process of diagnostics and troubleshooting. Focuses on the importance of preventive maintenance. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): DPM 101 or ASE 101, and DPM 100. Three credits.
  
  • DPM 170 - Lab Experience I

    Credits: 1 to 12
    Continues to build upon the principles that are expected to be understood by students. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. One to twelve credits.
  
  • DPM 210 - Diesel Air Induction

    Credits: 1
    Covers the theory of operation and repair of turbochargers, superchargers, intercoolers, and various induction systems. Examines factors regulating engine performance failure and procedures for reclaiming engine performance. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): DPM 101 or ASE 101, and DPM 100. One credit.

Early Childhood Education

  
  • ECE 101 - Intro to Early Childhood Ed

    Credits: 3
    Provides an introduction to Early Childhood Education. Includes the eight key areas of professional knowledge: Child Growth and Development; Health, Nutrition and Safety; Developmentally Appropriate Practices; Guidance; Family and Community Relationships; Diversity; Professionalism; Administration and Supervision. Addresses ages birth through age 8. Three credits.
  
  • ECE 102 - Intro to ECE Techniques

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on a classroom seminar and placement in a child care setting. The supervised placement provides the student with the opportunity to observe children, to practice appropriate interactions, and to develop effective guidance and management techniques. Addresses ages birth through age 8. Students are required to have a background screening for this course. Aims Community College will submit background checks for all students enrolled in lab classes. Enrolling in this course indicates your implied consent for Aims to complete a background check, which is in effect for one calendar year. Three credits.
  
  • ECE 103 - Guidance Strategies/Children

    Credits: 3
    Explores guidance theories, applications, goals, techniques and factors that influence expectations, classroom management issues, and pro social skills. Addresses ages birth through age 8. Three credits.
  
  • ECE 111 - Infant/Toddler Theory/Practice

    Credits: 3
    Presents an overview of theories, applications (including observations) and issues pertinent to infant and toddler development in group and/or family settings. Includes state requirements for licensing, health, safety and nutrition issues. Addresses ages birth through age 3. Three credits.
  
  • ECE 112 - Intro Infant/Toddler Lab Techniques

    Credits: 3
    Includes a classroom seminar and placement in an infant and\or toddler setting. The supervised placement provides the student with the opportunity to observe, to practice appropriate interactions and to develop effective guidance and nurturing techniques with infants and/or toddlers. Addresses ages prenatal through age 2. Prerequisite(s): ECE 211 (may take concurrently) or permission of Department or instructor. Students are required to have a background screening for this course. Aims Community College will submit background checks for all students enrolled in lab classes. Enrolling in this course indicates your implied consent for Aims to complete a background check, which is in effect for one calendar year. Three credits.
  
  • ECE 114 - EC Environmental Rating Scale

    Credits: 1
    Provides an introduction to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Revised. Course content includes basic training on the rating instrument. Topics for discussion include: space and furnishings, personal care routines, language-reasoning, activities, interaction, and program structure. Students will use the rating scale in practical observation to assess quality of an environment for children 2 1/2 through 5 years of age. One credit.
  
  • ECE 115 - Introduction to ITERS

    Credits: 1
    Introduction to the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale. Course content includes basic training on the rating instrument. Topics of discussion include: furnishings and display for children, personal care routines, listening and talking with young children, learning activities, interaction, and program structure. Students will use the rating scale in practical observation to assess quality of an environment for infants and/or toddlers. One credit.
  
  • ECE 116 - Introduction to FCCERS-R

    Credits: 1
    This course is an introduction to the Family Child Care Environmental Rating Scale-Revised Edition. Course content includes basic training on the rating instrument. Topics for discussion include: space and furnishings (including display for children), personal care routines (including health and safety), listening and talking, activities, interaction (including supervision and discipline), program structure, and parents and provider. Students will practice using the rating scale in practical observation through video to assess quality of environments and interactions for infants through school age children. Students will use the rating scale to assess their own family child care home or observe another licensed family child care home to score all 7 subscales and will write a consultation report that reflects strengths and recommendations for improvements. One credit.
  
  • ECE 125 - Science/Math and Young Child

    Credits: 3
    Examines theories of cognitive development as a framework for conceptualizing the way young children acquire scientific and mathematical skills, concepts, and abilities. Enables students to research and develop appropriate individual and group scientific/mathematical activities for young children. Three credits.
  
  • ECE 127 - Music/Movement for Young Child

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on the purposes of incorporating music and movement into the early childhood curriculum. Through active participation with hands-on experiences, students work with the concepts of age and developmental appropriateness when designing fun activities with both subjects. One credit.
  
  • ECE 145 - Creative Materials

    Credits: 1
    Introduces and develops creative ways to prepare inexpensive materials to enhance the learning of young children. This course includes designing practical uses for recycled and found materials to meet the developmental needs of young children, leading activities with groups of young children, and presenting activities and created materials to colleagues. One credit.
  
  • ECE 151 - ECE Leadership Development

    Credits: 1
    Introduces concepts of leadership as an early childhood professional and provides opportunities to develop leadership skills. This course includes qualities, characteristics, and responsibilities of successful leaders, ethics, advocacy, collaboration, and professional growth. One credit.
  
  • ECE 175 - Special Topics

    Credits: .5 to 3
    Explores current topics, issues and activities related to one or more aspects of the early childhood profession. .5 to three credits.
  
  • ECE 180 - Internship

    Credits: 5
    Focuses on work experience in an early childhood setting. Prerequisite(s): ECE 102 or permission of department or instructor. Students are required to have a background screening for this course. Aims Community College will submit background checks for all students enrolled in lab classes. Enrolling in this course indicates your implied consent for Aims to complete a background check, which is in effect for one calendar year. Five credits.
  
  • ECE 195 - School Aged Child / Child Care

    Credits: 2
    Explores important issues of before and after school care (school holiday and summer day camp), emphasizing child development, health, safety, and appropriate activities for school-age children in the child care setting. Two credits.
  
  • ECE 205 - Nutrition / Health / Safety

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on nutrition, health and safety as a key factors for optimal growth and development of young children. Includes nutrient knowledge, menu planning, food program participation, health practices, management and safety, appropriate activities, and communication with families. Addresses ages from prenatal through age 8. Three credits.
  
  • ECE 220 - Curriculum Methods/Techniques

    Credits: 3
    Provides an overview of early childhood curriculum development. Includes processes for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate environments, materials and experiences, and quality in early childhood programs. Addresses ages birth through age 8. Three credits.
  
  • ECE 226 - Creativity and the Young Child

    Credits: 3
    Provides an emphasis on encouraging and supporting creative self expression and problem solving skills in children. Explores creative learning theories and research. Focuses on developmentally appropriate curriculum strategies in all developmental domains. Addresses ages birth through age 8. Three credits.
  
  • ECE 228 - Language and Literacy

    Credits: 3
    Presents strategies for optimum language development, literacy, social and emotional development. Supports children’s language and literacy in home, classroom, and community settings. Provides appropriate teacher/child verbal interactions, classroom environments, and activities. Addresses ages birth through age 8. Three credits.
  
  • ECE 236 - Child Growth/Development Laboratory

    Credits: 1
    Covers the growth and development of the child from conception through the elementary school years. Emphasizes physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional domains and the concept of the whole child and how adults can provide a supportive environment. Addresses ages from prenatal through age 12. Must be taken concurrently with ECE 238. Prerequisite(s): Minimum assessment scores for reading and sentence skills required. One credit.
  
  • ECE 238 - ECE Child Growth and Development

    Credits: 3
    Covers the growth and development of the child from conception through the elementary school years. Emphasizes physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional domains and the concept of the whole child as well as how adults can provide a supportive environment through teaming and collaboration. Addresses ages prenatal through age 12. Three credits.
  
  • ECE 240 - Admin of EC Care/Ed Programs

    Credits: 3
    Examines Colorado’s licensing requirements, as well as quality standards pertaining to the operation of programs for young children. Focuses on the director’s administrative skills and role as a community advocate for young children. Addresses ages birth through age 12. Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 or permission of department/instructor. Three credits.
  
  • ECE 241 - Admin: Human Relations for ECE

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the human relations component of an early childhood professional’s responsibilities. Includes director-staff relationships, staff development, leadership strategies, parent-professional partnerships, and community interaction. Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 or permission of department/instructor. Three credits.
  
  • ECE 260 - The Exceptional Child

    Credits: 3
    Presents an overview of critical elements related to educating young children with disabilities in the early childhood setting. Topics include the following: typical and atypical development, legal requirements, research based practices related to inclusion, teaming and collaboration, and accommodations and adaptations. Student will learn how a disability will impact a young child’s learning process. Focus of the course is on birth through age 8. Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 and ECE 103 and ECE 238. Three credits.
  
  • ECE 261 - Exceptional Child Lab Techniques

    Credits: 3
    Incorporates a supervised experience in a program serving exceptional children in an inclusive setting. Focuses on the responsibility for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities, supporting classroom adaptations and accommodations, practicing appropriate interactions, and developing effective guidance and nurturing techniques. Prerequisite(s): ECE 260 or permission of department or instructor to take both classes at the same time. Students are required to have a background screening for this course. Aims Community College will submit background checks for all students enrolled in lab classes. Enrolling in this course indicates your implied consent for Aims to complete a background check, which is in effect for one calendar year. Three credits.
  
  • ECE 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 6
    Explores current topics, issues and activities related to one or more aspects of the early childhood care and education profession. One to six credits.
  
  • ECE 280 - Internship

    Credits: 5
    Focuses on work experience in a licensed early childhood care and education program. (30 contact hours per credit hour). Prerequisite(s): ECE 180 or permission of department/instructor. Students are required to have a background screening for this course. Aims Community College will submit background checks for all students enrolled in lab classes. Enrolling in this course indicates your implied consent for Aims to complete a background check, which is in effect for one calendar year. Five credits.

Economics

  
  • ECO 101 - Economics Social Issues [SS1]

    Credits: 3
    Examines the major socio-economic issues of the past century. Covers poverty and growth, education, health care, pollution and discrimination. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SS1. Three credits.
  
  • ECO 105 - Introduction to Economics

    Credits: 3
    This course is a survey of economics. It is designed as a beginning economics class. The course covers economics theories, supply and demand, national income accounting, money and banking, market structures and contemporary economic issues. Three credits.
  
  • ECO 201 - Prin of Macroeconomics [SS1]

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the study of the American economy, stressing the interrelationships among household, business, and government sectors. Explores saving and investment decisions, unemployment, inflation, national income accounting, taxing and spending policies, the limits of the market and government, public choice theory, the Federal Reserve System, money and banking, and international trade. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SS1. Three credits.
  
  • ECO 202 - Prin of Microeconomics [SS1]

    Credits: 3
    Studies the firm, the nature of cost, and how these relate to the economy as a whole. Analyzes economic models of the consumer, perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly and monopolistic competition. Explores economic issues including market power, population growth, positive and negative externalities, income distribution, poverty and welfare, discrimination, and international economic interdependence. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SS1. Three credits.
  
  • ECO 285 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 to 6
    Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor. One to six credits.

Education

  
  • EDU 175 - Special Topics

    Credits: 0 to 12
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.  Zero to twelve credits.
  
  • EDU 221 - Introduction to Education

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the historical, social, political, philosophical, cultural and economic forces that shape the United States public school system. Includes current issues of educational reform, technology as it relates to education and considerations related to becoming a teacher in the state of Colorado. Special interest will be paid to the topic of diversity in the K-12 school system. Three credits.
  
  • EDU 260 - Adult Learning and Teaching

    Credits: 3
    Examines the philosophy of community colleges and the roles and responsibilities of the faculty member within the college community. Introduces basic instructional theories and applications, with particular emphasis on adult learners. Includes syllabus development, learning goals and outcomes, and lesson plans. Emphasizes teaching to a diverse student body, classroom management, assessment and instructional technology. Three credits.
  
  • EDU 261 - Teaching/ Learning/ Technology

    Credits: 3
    Prepares students to integrate technology into their teaching curriculum. Enables the student to design educational and training materials incorporating instructional technology. Explores a variety of technologies, including the computer, Internet, multimedia, graphics, audio, and text with an emphasis on increasing learning through their use. Examines combining technology with a variety of instructional methodologies. Three credits.
  
  • EDU 263 - Teaching and Learning Online

    Credits: 3
    Provides faculty with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, develop, and deliver courses in a distance format. Focuses on assessment and evaluation methods and methods to incorporate interactive, collaborative and expanded learning activities. Three credits.
  
  • EDU 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 0 to 12
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. Zero to twelve credits.
  
  • TEL 102 - Procedures & Techniques for ESL CLassroom

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the teaching of English grammar, speaking and listening, and reading and writing  in the ESL classroom. Writing lesson plans, selecting and adapting instructional resources and technology, developing classroom management skills, and integrating cultural awareness in classroom activities provide the basis for this class. Observation of ESL sites provides an opportunity for TESL students to observe various working models. Three credits.

Electronics

  
  • ELT 106 - Fundamentals of DC/AC

    Credits: 4
    Introduces the basic skills needed for many careers in electronics and related fields. Covers the operations and applications of basic DC and AC circuits consisting of resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers and diodes. Emphasizes the use of common test instruments in troubleshooting. Four credits.

Emergency Medical Services

  
  • EMS 115 - Emergency Medical Responder

    Credits: 3
    Provides the student with core knowledge and skills to function in the capacity of a first responder arriving at the scene of an emergency, providing supportive care until advanced EMS help arrives. Prerequisite(s): Professional level CPR certification. Three credits.
  
  • EMS 116 - First Responder Refresher

    Credits: 2
    Provides the First Responder student with needed updates and review materials to renew and maintain the First Responder certificate. Prerequisite(s): Current First Responder Certification. Two credits.
  
  • EMS 121 - EMT Fundamentals

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student to prehospital emergency care. The topics included in this course are Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems, well-being of the EMT, communications, documentation, anatomy, airway management, and patient assessment. Prerequisite(s): Professional level CPR certification. Three credits.
  
  • EMS 122 - EMT Medical Emergencies

    Credits: 4
    Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills to effectively provide emergency care and transportation to a patient experiencing a medical emergency. This course focuses on the integration of the physical exam, medical history, and pathophysiology when assessing and treating the medical patient. Prerequisite(s): Professional level CPR certification. Four credits.
  
  • EMS 123 - EMT Trauma Emergencies

    Credits: 2
    Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills to provide appropriate emergency care and transportation of a patient who has suffered a traumatic injury. The concepts of kinematics and the biomechanics of trauma, along with pathophysiology and injury patterns will provide the student with the ability to assess and manage the trauma patient. Prerequisite(s): Professional level CPR certification. Two credits.
     
  
  • EMS 124 - EMT Special Considerations

    Credits: 2
    Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills required to modify the assessment, treatment, and transportation of special patient populations and patients in special circumstances. This course also provides an overview of incident command, mass casualty incidents, vehicle extrication, air medical support, hazardous materials, and terrorism. Prerequisite(s): Professional level CPR certification. Two credits.
     
  
  • EMS 126 - EMT Basic Refresher

    Credits: 2
    Provides the student with a refresher course designed to meet the recertification requirements for the State of Colorado and/or a portion of the recertification requirements for National Registry. Two credits.
  
  • EMS 127 - AEMT Special Considerations

    Credits: 2
    Introduces the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) student to the fundamental knowledge of growth, development and aging considerations in the emergency patient. The student will learn to use assessment findings to provide basic and selected advanced emergency care and transportation for a patient with special needs. These include the obstetric patient, neonatal patient, pediatric patient, geriatric patient, and patients with special challenges. Learners will apply this knowledge to patient assessment and the development of a treatment plan in a simulated setting. This course also provides an overview of the principles of safe ground ambulance operations, incident management, multiple casualty incidents, air medical responses, vehicle extrication, hazardous material awareness and terrorism and disaster response. Learners will apply critical thinking skills to ensuring the safety of a scene and a plan for safe patient care and transportation. Prerequisite(s): Reading assessment. Two credits.
     
  
  • EMS 129 - AEMT Pharmacology

    Credits: 1
    Provides the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) student with a basis for making clinical decisions in the pharmacologic management of patients commonly encountered in the pre-hospital setting. Topics include the legal and ethical aspects of pharmacotherapy, roles, responsibilities and techniques associated with medication preparation and administration, the classification and naming of medications, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and medication calculations. In addition the mechanism of action, dose, route(s) of administration, therapeutic effects, adverse effects, and therapeutic indications for medications within the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician scope of practice are discussed in detail. Prerequisite(s): Reading assessment. One credit.
  
  • EMS 130 - EMT Intravenous Therapy

    Credits: 2
    Focuses on cognitive and skill practice as required by Colorado Prehospital Care program for EMT Basic level IV approval. Examines criteria, procedures and techniques for ICV therapy, discusses fluid and electrolyte balance and principles and treatment for shock. Prerequisite(s): Restricted to current EMT Basic/CPR- Appropriate vaccination records, current background check and drug screen. Two credits.
  
  • EMS 131 - AEMT Fundamentals

    Credits: 2
    Provides the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) student with instruction in EMS systems, communications and documentation, pathophysiology, airway management, and the role of EMS in public health. Prerequisite(s): Reading assessment. Two credits.
  
  • EMS 133 - AEMT Medical Emergencies

    Credits: 2
    Introduces the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) student to a fundamental knowledge of emergency care for the medical patient. This course provides instruction in the integration of physical exam findings, history findings, and pathophysiology when assessing and treating the medical patient. Topics addressed include neurology, immunology, infectious diseases, endocrine disorders, cardiovascular disorders, toxicology, respiratory emergencies, hematology, and renal disorders. Prerequisite(s): Reading assessment. Two credits.
  
  • EMS 135 - AEMT Trauma Emergencies

    Credits: 2
    Introduces the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) student to a fundamental knowledge of emergency care for the trauma patient. The student will learn how to utilize assessment findings to provide basic and selected advanced emergency care and transportation for the trauma patient. Prerequisite(s): Reading assessment. Two credits.
  
  • EMS 170 - EMT Basic Clinical

    Credits: 1
    Provides the EMT student with the clinical experience required of initial and some renewal processes. Prerequisite(s): EMT Basic initial or renewal students or permission of instructor. Visit the online orientation at www.aims.edu/academics/ems/ for prerequisite information. One credit.
  
  • EMS 171 - AEMT Clinical Internship

    Credits: 2
    Builds on the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) student’s fundamental knowledge of patient care in the clinical and field setting. The student will perform patient assessments through physical examination, and patient interviews of health history and current illness. The student will then use those assessment findings to develop and carry out a patient treatment plan. This will include pediatric, geriatric and adult patients with a variety of presentations. The student will also survey each field scene for safety considerations and scene management. Prerequisite(s): Reading assessment. Two credits.
  
  • EMS 175 - Special Topics

    Credits: 0 to 12
    Provides the student with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. 0 to 12 credits.
  
  • EMS 178 - EMS Seminar

    Credits: 0.5 to 12
    Provides the student with the opportunity to explore local interests and needs in a less formal setting. 0.5 to 12 credits.
  
  • EMS 180 - EMT Clinical Internship

    Credits: 2
    (Formerly: EMS 134) Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with a supervised clinical learning experience that goes beyond the initial EMT requirements for the State of Colorado Department of Health. Enables the student to work with an assigned preceptor for 90 hours of clinical experience to develop an understanding of the role and responsibilities of the EMT-Basic. Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students with current Colorado EMS certification, vaccinations, CPR, and background check. Two credits.
  
  • EMS 181 - EMS Internship I

    Credits: .25 to 6
    Provides the learner with the opportunity to apply clinical concepts, strategies, and skills in a supervised field internship setting as a pre-hospital healthcare provider. Under the supervision of a preceptor, participants will be expected to manage all aspects of an emergency call from the time of dispatch to patient transfer. This will include radio, verbal and written communications, legal and ethical issues, response activities, scene assessment and management, patient interaction, assessment, and treatment, patient disposition, and preparation for the next call. The course allows the learner to gain knowledge, skills, and experience that may be required for employment, or required as a pre-requisite for further Emergency Medical Services (EMS) education. The knowledge base for this course is based on current pre-hospital healthcare provider certification, and knowledge and skills acquired from EMS classes the participant has completed or is currently enrolled in. Colorado EMT certification is required.  .25 to 6 credits.
  
  • EMS 185 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 to 6
    Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor. Prerequisite(s): Restricted to certified EMTs, permission of Instructor. One to six credits.
  
  • EMS 225 - Fund of Paramedic Practice

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the paramedic student to the advanced practice of prehospital care. This course covers professional behavior, medical ethics, legal issues, patient assessment, therapeutic communication, clinical decision making, and basic and advanced airway management. This course discusses EMS ‘s role in the healthcare continuum, professional communication, patient care documentation, IV fluid therapy and resuscitation, and the application of evidence based medicine. A brief overview of human anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology is included. Three credits.
  
  • EMS 226 - Fund of Paramedic Practice-Lab

    Credits: 2
    Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to apply professional behavior, medical ethics, legal issues, patient assessment, therapeutic communication, clinical decision making, and airway management. Serves as the companion course to Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice. Two credits.
  
  • EMS 227 - Paramedic Special Consideratn

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the paramedic student to concepts in assessing and meeting the emergency care needs of the neonate, pediatric, geriatric and special needs patient. This course focuses on epidemiology, pathophysiology, assessment and treatment of these patient groups. Common medical and traumatic presentations are addressed. Relevant psychosocial and ethno cultural concepts and legal and ethical implications are integrated throughout. Three credits.
 

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