EMS 2625 - Paramedic III: Medical Emergencies; Special Populations in Paramedicine Lab

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. Identifies characteristics of chronic and acute or emergent endocrine abnormalities. Emphasizes practical application of 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 during instructor-led scenarios. Identifies evidence-based practices in managing these emergencies. 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. Integrate the pathophysiology, assessment, and the use of critical decision-making skills in the management of complex medical emergencies. 2. Differentiate the characteristics and treatment of acute versus chronic endocrine emergencies during detailed physical exam. 3. Demonstrate the management of both normal deliveries and high-risk pregnancy and/or related gynecological emergencies. 4. Organize the assessment and management of infants including neonates and newborns. 5. Discriminate between chronic and acute neurologic emergencies through a formulated a treatment plan based on evidence-based practice. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech Paramedic program. SP

Credits:

4.50

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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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