EMS 1325 - *PILOT* Cardiac and Medical Emergencies; Patients in Special Populations Lab

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Emergency Medical Services

Description:

This course applies concepts in cardiovascular, respiratory, and pediatric emergencies, and emergencies related to special patient populations. Students practice patient assessment and management skills related to these conditions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Determine treatment priorities of cardiac patients through patient assessment and knowledge of cardiac pathophysiology. 2. Distinguish key assessment findings and develop a management plan for pediatric emergencies and other special patient populations. 3. Demonstrate when assessment findings necessitate advanced life support interventions. 4. Develop a management plan for pediatric emergencies and other special patient populations. Corequisites: EMS 1101, EMS 1125, EMS 1201, EMS 1225, EMS 1301, EMS 1401, EMS 1425, and EMS 1450. Prerequisites: BIOL 2320 Human Anatomy, BIOL 2325 Human Anatomy Lab, BIOL 2420 Human Physiology, and BIOL 2425 Human Physiology Lab (Grade C or higher). FA

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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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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