Contra Costa College
Course Outline
Department & Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Co-requisite
Prerequisite or concurrently
Challenge Policy
EMED 130
EMS Anatomy and Physiology
None
None
None
None
Advisory None
Number of Weeks
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Hours By Arrangement
Activity Hours
Units
18
4
0
0
0
4
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides a basic study of the structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on its
application to EMS. Topics include a basic study of the body systems, as well as an introduction to homeostasis,
cells, tissues, nutrition, acid-base balance, and electrolytes. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology. The curriculum for
Anatomy and Physiology course shall be the objectives from Appendix E of the 1998 Release of the United
States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTRA)
EMT-Paramedic: National Standard Curriculum.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
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Demonstrate practical knowledge of basic scientific facts and principles underlying normal
body structure and function.
Identify and describe the interrelationships and delicate balance of the various systems in the
human body.
Application to EMS
COURSE CONTENT: (In detail; attach additional information as needed and include percentage breakdown)
20
15
15
20
20
10
% Organization of the Human Body (Introduction, Chemical Organization, Cell Structure and
Function, Tissue Level of Organization)
% Principles of Support, Movement, and Protection (Intergumentary System, Skeletal System,
Muscular System)
% Communications ( Nervous System, General and Special Senses, Endocrine System)
% Transport (Blood, Heart, Blood Vessels and Circulation, Lymphatic System)
% Acquisition and Maintenance (Respiratory, Digestive System, Nutrition and Metabolism,
and Urinary System)
% Continuity (Reproductive System, Development and Inheritance)
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lecture, Audiovisuals, Discussion, Out of Class written assignments such as workbooks,
Internet Based Assignments
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
Textbook Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
Anatomy and Physiology for Emergency Care
Frederick Martini, Edwin Bartholomew, and Bryan Bledsoe
Pearson Prentice Hall
2nd edition, 2008
Anatomy and Physiology for Emergency Care Workbook
Greg Mullen
Pearson Prentice Hall
2nd edition, 2008
COURSE EXPECTATIONS (Use applicable expectations)
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Weekly Reading Assignments
Weekly Writing Assignments
Weekly Math Problems
Lab or Software Application Assignments
Other Performance Assignments
Hours per week
5
3
0
0
0
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
50
10
25
15
%
%
%
%
Written Tests
Quizzes
Homework
Final Exam
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, CR/NC, or SC)
X
Letter Grade
Pass / No Pass
Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
or
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass
Prepared by:
Michael J. Frith, MS, EMT-P,
Date:
3/23/2009
Form Revised 10/08