EMS 1401 - *PILOT* Advanced Patient Management

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Emergency Medical Services

Description:

This course reinforces concepts learned in earlier courses. Introduces Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) concepts including advanced patient assessment and airway management, vascular access, and pharmacological interventions as they apply to the AEMT. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze advanced patient assessment findings and formulate management of these emergencies within the AEMT's scope of practice. 2. Evaluate the characteristics of acute versus chronic illnesses in the medical patient. 3. Integrate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the trauma patient. 4. Identify proper intravenous and medication administration procedures. Corequisites: EMS 1101, EMS 1125, EMS 1201, EMS 1225, EMS 1301, EMS 1325, 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:

1.50

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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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