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4.00 Credits
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, drugadministration techniques and procedures and drug safety and standards. Prerequisite: EMS 130 Prerequisites/Corequisites: ENG 101, MAT 101, SCT 100, AHS 101 Corequisite: EMS 200A
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5.00 Credits
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 USDOT/NHTSA Paramedic National Standard Curriculum. Prerequisite: EMS 128 Prerequisites/Corequisites: ENG 101, MAT 101, AHS 101, SCT 100 Corequisite: EMS 200A
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5.00 Credits
This Unit is designed to introduce the student to assessment and management of the trauma patient, to include: systematic approach to the assessment and management of trauma, demonstration of the assessment and management of certain types of trauma patients and bodily injuries. Student should complete the requirements for the Basic Trauma Life Support Course or the PreHospital Trauma Life Support Course. Prerequisites: EMS 133, EMS 200B Prerequisites/Corequisites: ENG 101, MAT 101, SCT 100, AHS 101 Corequisite: EMS 200C
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5.00 Credits
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 5 (Medical), Section 2 (Cardiology) of the USDOT/NHTSA Paramedic National Standard Curriculum. Prerequisite: EMS 129, EMS 200A Prerequisites/Corequisites: ENG 101, SCT 100, MAT 101, AHS 101 Corequisite: EMS 200B
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5.00 Credits
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. Prerequisites: EMS 132, EMS 200A Prerequisites/Corequisites: ENG 101, SCT 100, MAT 101, AHS 101 Corequisite: EMS 200B
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5.00 Credits
Provides an indepth 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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 of the USDOT/NHTSA Paramedic National Standard Curriculum. Prerequisites: EMS 200B, EMS 131 Prerequisites/Corequisites: ENG 101, MAT 101, SCT 100, AHS 101 Corequisite: EMS 200C
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5.00 Credits
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. Prerequisites: EMS 134, EMS 200C Prerequisites/Corequisites: ENG 101, MAT 101, AHS 101, SCT 100 Corequistes: EMS 200D
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2.00 Credits
Provides an overview of the assessment and management of behavioral emergencies as they pertain to prehospital 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. Prerequisites: EMS 135, EMS 200C Prerequisites/Corequisites: ENG 101, MAT 101, AHS 101, SCT 100 Corequisite: EMS 200D
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2.00 Credits
This course provides a range of clinical experiences for the paramedic student to include clinical application of advanced emergency care. The student will be assigned to the following areas: Operating Room and Anesthesiology, Respiratory Therapy. Other clinical assignment hours in this module may be utilized in Phlebotomy, Emergency Department, EMS, and Flex and Elective for a total of 60 contact hours. Prerequisite: EMS 130 Corequisites: EMS 129
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a range of clinical experiences for the paramedic student to include clinical application of advanced emergency care. The student will be assigned to the following areas: Coronary Care and Telemetry Unit. Other clinical assignment hours in this module may be utilized in Respiratory Therapy, Emergency Department, EMS, Phlebotomy, Respiratory Therapy, Flex and Elective for a total of 90 contact hours. Prerequisites: EMS 129, EMS 200A Corequisites: EMS 132, EMS 133
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