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Course Criteria
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6.00 Credits
This course includes materials from the Medical Module of the current National EMS Education Standard. Topics include units in aantomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, basic arrhythmia interpretation, cardiovascular assessment, atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, risk factor identification and reduction, acute coronary syndrome, congestive heart failure, sudden arrhythmic death, hypertensive crisis and syncope. units on ACLS cardiovascular pharmacology I and II, artificial pacemakers, defibrillation, cardioversion, 12-lead EKGs, circulatory adjuncts, and ACLS algorithms are also included. Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: None. Offered: Spring.
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4.00 Credits
This course is required for the Fast-Track students and includes the material from the Trauma and Special Considerations Pediatrics sections of the Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate National Standard Curriculum (EMT-I NSC). It includes units on baseline vital signs and the SAMPLE history, the human body, patient assessment, and airway management and vehtilation. In addition, EMTP 1107 includes units on trauma assessment and management of the patient experiencing shock, soft tissue trauma, burns, head and spine injury, chest and abdominal trauma, and musculoskeletal trauma in the adult patient. It also includes basic units on pediatric assessment, medical and traumatic emergencies. Prerequisites: Limited to Fast-Track Paramedic Students admitted to the EMS Program. Offered: Summer.
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4.00 Credits
This course includes the material from the Medical Emergencies and EMS Operations Section of the Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate National Standard Curriculum (EMT-I/85 NSC.) It includes units on respiratory, cardiac, diabetic, allergic, poisoning and overdoeses, neuro-logical, abdominal and environmental emergencies in the adult patient as well as the geriatric patient. In addition, EMTP 1108 includes basic information on ambulance operations. Students will practice safe vehicle operations, stratcher safety, patient movement, intermediate level patients assessment and management. Actual field applications and clinical decision making will be required. Prerequisites: Limited to Fast Track Paramedic Students. Offered: Fall.
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3.00 Credits
This course includes and expands upon the material from the Preparatory Module of the Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic: National Standard curriculum (EMT-P NSC). It includes units on the paramedic profession, EMS systems, roles and responsibilities, ambulance operations, back injury prevention, asepsis, hand washing, phlebotomy, IV therapy, communications, documentation, crime scene awareness, medical incident command, hazardous materials incidents, rescue awareness and operations, and clinical decision making. Prerequisite: Admittance to EMS Program. Offered: Summer.
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2.00 Credits
The course includes material from the Prepatory and Assessment Modules of the current National EMS Education Standard. It is designed to provide the student with comprehensive knowledge patient assessment techniques. Topics covered in this course are: Therapeutic communications, history taking, and a body systems approach to the physical exam. Other topics included are: IV therapy, individual health risk assessment, and unique aspects of pediatric, geriatric, and psychiatric evaluation are discussed. Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: None. Offered: Summer.
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3.00 Credits
This course includes modules in therapeutic communication, life span development, and psychiatric and behavioral emergencies of the current National EMS Education Standard. Units covered include mental health, mental illness, psychiatric terminology, psychiatric medications, mental status examination, suicide and homicide assessment, substance abuse assessment, domestic violence, spouse and child abuse, rape, death and dying, interview techniques, effective listening and communication skills. Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: None. Offered: Summer.
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3.00 Credits
This course includes and expands upon the material from the Pharmacology and Venous Access and Medication Administration Sections of the Preparatory Module of the current National EMS Education Standard. It includes basic units on drug information, drug actions, weights and measures, and medication administration. It also includes advanced units on systemic pharmacology and therapeutics of drugs affecting the central and autonomic nervous systems, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, hematologic system, renal system, endocrine system, gastrointestinal system, and immune system. It concludes with a unit on the paramedic drug box contents, maintenance, and administration procedures. Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: None. Offered: Fall.
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2.00 Credits
This course includes material from the Medical and Special Considerations Modules of the current National EMS Education Standard. It includes the following topics: anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system, abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, rape, physiology of pregnancy, fetology, normal and abnormal labor and delivery, and post-partum complications. The ITLS approach to trauma in pregnancy is emphasized. In addition, determination of the APGAR scoring and care of the high-risk neonate are included. Students are required to successfully complete the Neonatal Resuscitation program during the course. Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: None. Offered: Fall.
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3.00 Credits
This course includes and expands upon the material covered in the EMT assessment and management of patients with acute and chronic respiratory problems, oxygen therapy, advanced airway management techniques, airway adjuncts, and mechanical ventilation of the current National EMS Education Standard. A unit on anesthesia essential concludes the course. Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: None. Offered: Fall.
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2.00 Credits
This course includes material from the Special Considerations Modules of the current National EMS Education Standard. The following topics are included: pediatric assessment, developmental stages, family assessment and management, respiratory emergencies, child safety, trauma, dehydration, shock, infant and child BLS and ACLS, neurologic emergencies, SIDS, child abuse, and care of children with special needs. After the pediatric emergencies labs and clinical practicum have been completed, students must successfully complete the Pedicatric Advanced Life Support Course. Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: None. Offered: Fall.
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