EMS 2201 - Paramedic: Communications; Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Pediatric Emergencies

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Emergency Medical Services

Description:

Emphasizes concepts and critical decision making skills transitioning from EMT/AEMT to Paramedic. Reinforces concepts in interdisciplinary communications and documentation. Focuses on advanced cardiovascular, respiratory, and pediatric emergencies, and airway management. Lecture and lab course. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Distinguish patient assessment findings to determine whether basic or advanced life support intervention(s) is/are indicated. 2. Apply various communication skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary professionals. 3. Demonstrate a cardiovascular, respiratory, and pediatric patient assessment and properly document findings. 4. Integrate evidenced-based practices and critical decision making skills in cardiovascular, respiratory, and pediatric concepts. 5. Construct an assessment-based management plan for pediatric, cardiovascular, and respiratory emergencies. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech Paramedic Program. Corequisites: EMS 2101, EMS 2301, EMS 2401, EMS 2420, AND EMS 2450. FA

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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