EMS 2610 - Paramedic III: Medical Emergencies; Special Populations in Paramedicine

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Emergency Medical Services

Description:

Emphasizes concepts in medical emergencies; and critical decision-making skills transitioning from EMT/AEMT to Paramedic. Introduces advanced concepts in toxicologic, hematologic, and immunologic emergencies. Identifies characteristics of chronic and acute or emergent endocrine abnormalities. Emphasizes concepts in obstetrics and gynecology and critical decision-making skills transitioning from EMT/AEMT to Paramedic. Introduces advanced concepts in neonatal care; including airway, respiratory, and circulatory considerations. Identifies evidence-based practices in managing these emergencies. Lecture 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: At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Integrate the pathophysiology, assessment, and the use of critical decision-making skills in the management of abdominal emergencies. 2. Differentiate the characteristics and treatment of acute versus chronic endocrine emergencies. 3. Compare the management of normal deliveries versus high-risk pregnancy and/or related gynecological emergencies. 4. Evaluate the pathophysiology and management of infants including neonates and newborns. 5. Test and successfully certify as an ACLS and PEPP Provider. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech Paramedic program. SP

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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