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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
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, pathogenicitiy, 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. Contact hours: Class - 5, Lab - 1. Credit hours: 5. (Sp)
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisites: EMS 131; EMS 133; EMS 134; Corequisite: EMS 200A) 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. Contact hours: Class -4, Lab - 2. Credit hours: 5. (Su)
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1.00 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. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 1. Credit hours: 2 (Su)
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33.00 Credits
Provides supervised experience that meets Georgia Department of Human Resources Office of EMS requirements for actual patient care in the hospital and Advanced Life Support ambulance settings. Simulations in the classroom experience on an advanced ambulance and service in a hospital develop assessment and treatment skills. Emphasis is placed on ethics, assessment and management of adult and pediatric medical and trauma emergencies. This course will be delivered in one, two, three, four, and five quarters in accordance with program and hospital affiliation agreements. Clinical opportunities will be provided that meets the regulatory requirements for clinical experience in at a minimum the following areas: OR, Critical Care, Emergency Room, Pediatrics, Psychiatric, Labor and Delivery, and Advanced Life Support Ambulance. Contact hours: Class - 0, OBI - 33. Credit hours: 11. (Su, F)
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4.00 Credits
This course occurs near the program conclusion. This is the final ability to integrate all of the didactic, knowledge, psychomotor skills, and clinical instruction to serve as an entry-level paramedic during the EMS leadership phase. In the EMS Leadership phase, the student will be measured on how they perform as an entry-level paramedic. In the classroom and lab, the student will practice and test as a team leader and partner doing assessment, initial resuscitation, scene choreography, treatment, and patient presentation. This course will comprise of paramedic preceptorship and summative case evaluation in trauma, medical, pediatric, and oral examination. A comprehensive exam will be given in: EKG interpretation, pharmacology, and course comprehension. This course will also include a board examination review. Contact hours: Class - 4, Lab - 0, OBI - 4. Credit hours: 5. (F)
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0.00 Credits
Emphasizes standard English usage. Topics include capitalization, subjects and predicates, punctuation, sentence structure, correct verb tenses, standard spelling, and basic paragraph development. (Diploma level developmental course.) Contact hours: Class - 5, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 5. (E)
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0.00 Credits
Emphasizes the rules of grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and writing in order to ensure a smooth transition into communicating orally and in writing. Topics include basic grammar, mechanics, spelling, and sentence writing and paragraphing skills needed for writing memos, letters, reports, and short essays. (Diploma level developmental course.) Contact hours: Class - 5, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 5. (E)
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0.00 Credits
Emphasizes the ability to communicate using written and oral methods. Topics include writing and the process of writing, revising, and oral communications. (Associate degree level developmental course.) Contact hours: Class - 5, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 5 (E)
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0.00 Credits
Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing techniques used in selected readings, writing practice, editing and proofreading, research skills, and oral presentation skills. Homework assignments reinforce classroom learning. (Diploma level course) Contact hours: Class - 5, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 5. (E)
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0.00 Credits
Emphasizes a functional and comprehensive review of English usage. Topics include English grammar and sentence structure and composition fundamentals. (Diploma level course) Contact hours: Class - 5, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 5. (E)
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