EMS 2720 - Paramedic Clinical II

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Emergency Medical Services

Description:

Provides the student with the opportunity to perform previously learned skills and apply knowledge of paramedic practice. Includes, but is not limited to rotations in the Pediatric Emergency Department, Adult Emergency Department, and at home visits with "high-tech kids". 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 completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Differentiate assessment findings of critical and stable pediatric patients. 2. Distinguish between normal physiology children and pathophysiology in children with special healthcare needs. 3. Integrate basic and advanced interventions in respiratory emergencies. 4. Assess the characteristics and treatment of patients with various abdominal complaints. 5. Evaluate signs, symptoms, and the related management of neurologic emergencies. Course fee required. Prerequisites: EMS 2101, EMS 2201, EMS 2301, EMS 2401, EMS 2420, and EMS 2450 (Grade B or higher). Corequisites: EMS 2501, EMS 2601, EMS 2701 and EMS 2750. SP

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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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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