AEM - Advanced Emergency Medical
AEM 142 Applied Medical Terminology and English for Healthcare (3-0-3)
This course introduces foundational medical terminology and professional English communication used in pre-hospital and clinical healthcare settings. Students develop the ability to interpret medical abbreviations, understand clinical documentation, and construct structured patient care records aligned with EMS standards. Through scenario-based learning and applied exercises, students practice accurate terminology usage and professional communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Emphasis is placed on clarity, safety, legal accountability, and effective handover.
AEM 143 Applied Anatomy and Physiology (4-0-4)
This course provides foundational anatomy and physiology knowledge relevant to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) practice. Students identify major anatomical structures and describe normal physiological functions of key body systems encountered in prehospital care. Emphasis is placed on linking anatomy and physiology to common clinical signs and symptoms observed in emergency patients. Through applied case discussions and simulation-based learning, students develop the ability to apply anatomical and physiological knowledge during patient assessment and emergency response scenarios.
AEM 144 Applied Professional EMS Practice (3-0-3)
This course develops foundational professional, legal, and ethical competencies required for safe Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) practice. Students apply ethical principles, operate within defined scope of practice, and demonstrate accountable professional conduct in simulated EMS scenarios. Emphasis is placed on professional identity, accountability, teamwork, and effective collaboration within multidisciplinary emergency response environments. Through applied case studies and simulation-based activities, students develop professional behaviors aligned with EMS standards.
AEM 145 Applied Emergency Care I (2-1-3)
AEM 145 introduces novice EMS students to foundational patient assessment and recognition of common medical presentations in the prehospital setting. Students develop essential assessment, clinical observation, prioritization, reassessment, and communication skills through guided practice, simulation, and case-based learning. Emphasis is placed on identifying abnormal findings and deterioration, providing appropriate BLS-level supportive care, determining escalation and transport priorities, and communicating findings effectively within the learner’s level of training.
AEM 146 Applied Airway, Ventilation and Cardiac Care (2-4-4)
This 15 week course builds advanced cognitive, psychomotor, and clinical decision making skills for managing airway, breathing, and cardiovascular emergencies in prehospital care. Grounded in evidence based practice within the paramedic scope and national EMS standards, learners study anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of cardiopulmonary compromise. Systematic assessment, basic and advanced airway management, oxygenation and ventilation, ECG interpretation, medications, electrical therapies, and team based resuscitation are integrated. Lectures, skill labs, simulations, and case scenario
AEM 147 Applied Clinical Pharmacology (2-2-4)
This course introduces basic and applied pharmacology for AEMT practice, leveraging Competency-Based Education (CBE) to support skill mastery and workplace readiness. Students will learn pharmacology principles, safe medication dose calculations, and approved medication administration within the defined AEMT scope of practice through case-based learning, calculation practice, lab skills, competency-based assessment, and simulated EMS scenarios
AEM 170 Applied Clinical Practice I (Hospital 1) (0-12-4)
This course provides first-semester Diploma EMS students with introductory exposure to hospital clinical environments through supervised observational placement. Students are introduced to healthcare settings, patient care processes, communication, professionalism, infection prevention, and multidisciplinary teamwork. The course emphasizes reflective learning, patient safety, and professional behavior through guided observation and limited supervised non-invasive activities, preparing students for future clinical practice and ambulance placements.
AEM 171 Applied Clinical Practice 2 (Ambulance 1) (0-12-4)
This module provides learners with opportunities to observe and practice clinical skills within the EMT scope of practice through competency-based education (CBE) and problem-based learning (PBL) approaches in real-world settings. Learners follow clinical practice guidelines, participate in case-based discussions, and engage in supervised clinical activities. The module develops clinical competency, decision-making, adaptability, teamwork, and professional accountability in preparing students for real-world Emergency Medical Services practice.
AEM 233 Apply clinical practicum 4 (Hosp) (0-12-4)
This module aims to provide learners with the opportunity to observe and practice their clinical skills and techniques as per the paramedic scope of practice, in the real-world and thus gain exposure and experience to real challenges and clinical decision-making. Students will enhance their clinical skills, adapt to clinical challenges and thus prepare students for real-world cases in while attending shift in the emergency departments, wards and operating theatres of a hospital.
AEM 240 Applied Pediatric and Obstetric Emergencies (2-2-4)
This course develops learners’ knowledge, clinical reasoning, and decision-making skills in managing obstetric and pediatric emergencies in prehospital care. Aligned with Competency-Based Education, learners demonstrate defined competencies, performance criteria, and safe practice standards through simulation, case-based discussion, guided skills practice, feedback, and repeated performance. Emphasis is placed on assessment, early recognition of life-threatening conditions, evidence-based interventions, teamwork, communication, and readiness for EMS practice.
Prerequisites: AEM 148
AEM 241 Applied Trauma Emergencies (2-2-4)
This module prepares EMS diploma students to manage acute trauma in the prehospital setting at the AEMT level. Aligned with Competency-Based Education, students demonstrate defined competencies, performance criteria, and safe practice standards. The module focuses on systematic assessment, multi-system trauma care, prioritizing life-threatening conditions, pain management, and traumatic cardiac arrest. Through theory, simulation, skills labs, feedback, and repeated practice, students develop clinical decision-making, leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
AEM 242 Applied EMS Operations, Leadership and Disaster Response (4-0-4)
This module prepares Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) diploma learners to apply core EMS operational, leadership, disaster response, and mass casualty management skills in the pre‑hospital setting. Learners develop competency in ambulance operations, scene size‑up, communication, documentation, team leadership, conflict management, hazard identification, Incident Command System roles, disaster organization, and START/JumpSTART triage. Theory, tabletop exercises, simulations, and practical activities support effective emergency and disaster response.
AEM 270 Applied Clinical Practice 3 (Hospital 2) (0-12-4)
This module provides EMT students with supervised opportunities to observe and apply clinical skills within their scope of practice in real-world healthcare settings, particularly in hospital emergency departments. The module integrates Competency-Based Education (CBE) and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approaches through authentic patient cases, reflective practice, and guided clinical problem-solving. Emphasis is placed on developing clinical competence, communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and decision-making to prepare students for multidisciplinary emergency care practice.
AEM 271 Apply Clinical Practice 4 (Ambulance 2) (0-12-4)
This module provides learners with opportunities to observe and practice clinical skills within the paramedic scope of practice in real-world settings. The module integrates Competency-Based Education (CBE) and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) through supervised practice, case-based discussions, reflective learning, and guided clinical problem-solving. Students develop clinical competence, critical thinking, communication, adaptability, and decision-making skills to prepare for real-world Emergency Medical Services practice.