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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: AHS 101 Co-requisites: ENG 101, SCT 100, EMS 200 This course introduces the concepts of pathophysiology as it correlates to disease processes. This course will enable caregivers to enhance their overall assessment and management skills. Disease-specific pathophysiology is covered in each related section of the curriculum. This course covers a review of cellular composition and function, including cellular environment as it relates to fluid and acid-base balances. Content on genetics and familial diseases are discussed. Hypoperfusion, including various forms of shock, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome and cellular metabolism impairment are integral components of this course. The next portion of this section provides information on the body's self-defense mechanisms, the inflammatory response, and variances in immunity. The last topic covered is stress and disease, which includes stress responses and the interrelationships among stress, coping, and disease.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Program admission Co-requisite: ENG 101, MAT 101, SCT 100, EMS 200 This unit is designed to help the paramedic implement a patient management plan based on principles and applications of pharmacology. Discussion of pharmacology includes: identification of drugs, drug calculations, drug administration techniques and procedures and drug safety and standards.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: AHS 101, EMS 126, EMS 127, EMS 128, EMS 129 Co-requisites: ENG 101, EMS 200, SCT 100 This unit is designed to help the Paramedic assess and treat a wide variety of respiratory related illnesses in the pediatric and adult patient. Topics include a review of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology of foreign body airway obstruction, recognition of respiratory compromise, use of airway adjunctive equipment and procedures, current therapeutic modalities for bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, spontaneous pneumothorax, and hyperventilation syndromes. This section also provides expanded information for adult respiratory distress syndrome, pulmonary thromboembolism, neoplasms of the lung, pneumonia, emphysema, pulmonary edema, and respiratory infections. This course provides instruction on topics in Division 2 (Airway), Section 1 (Airway Management and Ventilation) and Division 5 (Medical), Section 1 (Respiratory) of the USDOTNHTSA Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: EMS 126, EMS 127, EMS 128, EMS 129 Co-requisites: ENG 101, SCT 100, EMS 200 Introduces the student to assessment and management of the trauma patient. The student will integrate pathophysiology principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for a suspected trauma patient. This course covers Epidemiology, detailed anatomy and physiology, physical assessment, and management techniques relative to all types of trauma. Topics include: trauma system and mechanism of injury, hemorrhage and shock, soft tissue trauma, burns, head and facial trauma, spinal trauma, thoracic trauma, abdominal trauma, and musculoskeletal trauma.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: EMS 126, EMS 127, EMS 128, EMS 129 Co-requisites: ENG 101, SCT 100, EMS 131, EMS 200 Emphasizes the study of the cardiovascular system. Cardiology I will introduce and explore cardiovascular epidemiology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and electrophysiology. This course will also provide instruction on initial cardiovascular assessment, focused history, detailed physical examination, and electrocardiographic monitoring. Management of the cardiovascular patient will be taught in Cardiology II. At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with cardiovascular disease. This course provides instruction on topics in Division (Medical), Section 2 (Cardiology) of the USDOT/NHTSA Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: EMS 126, EMS 127, EMS 128, EMS 129 Co-requisites: ENG 101, SCT 100, EMS 132, EMS 200 This course expounds on the objectives in Cardiology I emphasizing advanced patient assessment and management of the cardiac patient. Topics will include advanced cardiovascular assessment, pharmacological intervention, electrical intervention, and emergency resuscitative treatment utilizing the American Heart Association's Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Providers course. This course provides instruction on topics in Division 5 (Medical), Section 2 (Cardiology) of the USDOT/NHTSA Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: AHS 101, EMS 126, EMS 127, EMS 128, EMS 129, EMS 130, EMS 131 Co-requisites: AHS 101, ENG 101, SCT 100, EMS 200 Provides an in-depth study of the nervous, endocrine, gastrointestinal, renal, hematopoietic, and immune systems. Topics include epidemiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of specific injuries/illnesses. Emphasis is placed on allergies/anaphylaxis, toxicology, environmental emergencies, and infectious and communicable diseases. General/specific pathophysiology assessment and management are discussed in detail for environmental emergencies. Infectious and communicable disease topics include public health principles, public health agencies, infection, pathogenicity, infectious agents, and specific infectious disease processes and their management. This course provides instruction on topics in Division 5 (Medical), Sections 3 thru 11 of the USDOT/NHTSA Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: EMS 126, EMS 127, EMS 128, EMS 129, EMS 130, EMS 131 Co-requisites: ENG 101, SCT 100, EMS 200 Emphasizes the study of gynecological, obstetrical, pediatric and neonatal emergencies. Maternal/Child combines the unique relationships and situations encountered with mother and child. Provides a detailed understanding of anatomy/physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment priorities for the OB/GYN patient. Pediatric and neonatal growth and development, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, assessment and treatment specifics are covered in detail. Successful completion of a PLS/PALS course is required. This course provides instruction on topics in Division's 5 (Medical), Sections 13 (Obstetrics) & 14 (Gynecology) and 6 (Special Considerations), Sections 1(Neonatology) and 2 (Pediatrics) of the USDOT/NHTSA Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: EMS 126, EMS 127, EMS 128, EMS 129, EMS 130, EMS 131 Co-requisites: ENG 101, SCT 100, EMS 200 Provides an overview of the assessment and management of behavioral emergencies as they pertain to pre-hospital care. Topics include: communication skills and crisis intervention, assessment and management of the adult and adolescent patient with behavioral emergencies, management of the violent patient, management of the suicidal patient, medical/legal considerations, and stress management. Life span, geriatrics, abuse, special challenges, and chronic care patients are included.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Program admission, ENG 101, SCT 100 Co-requisites: AHS 101, EMS 126 thru EMS 136 This course provides a range of clinical experiences for the student paramedic to include clinical application of advanced emergency care.
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