PMD 221 - Paramedic Foundations and Comprehensive Physical Exam

Institution:

Broome Community College

Subject:

Paramedic

Description:

This sixth course in an Emergency Medical Techician’s or this first course in a Critical Care’ Technician’s progression to Paramedic covers foundational paramedic level concepts. Early in the course general cellular pathophysiology is expanded on with and in-depth discussion of hypoperfusion and various shock states. Physical and emotional developmental milestones are reviewed along with effective communication strategies. Additional advanced airway assessment tools and skills are developed. An in-depth pharmacology knowledge is cultivated and the course concludes with the development of comprehensive history taking and physical examination skills. Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites for this course is permission of the instructor. For EMS providers at the EMT level general prerequisites include: A currently valid New York State EMT certificate, field experience, and successful completion of instructor approved course work in human anatomy and physiology, e.g. BIO 131 and BIO 132. Course work in human anatomy and physiology may be taken concurrently. For EMS providers at the Critical Care level (bridge students) must have completed BIO 131 & 132 or its equivalent, present 100 “in charge” ALS calls within the past 5 years, and demonstrate skills and knowledge at the Critical Care level in a qualifying examination. Co-requisite: If successful completion of instructor approved course work in human anatomy and physiology, e.g. BIO 131 and BIO 132 has not been accomplished then course work in human anatomy and physiology may be taken concurrently which at BCC is the BIO 131 and 132 sequence.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.SUNYBROOME.EDU

Phone Number:

(607) 778-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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