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1.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the roles, responsibilities, and ethics of a paramedic. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of EMS systems, medical-legal issues, ethics in medicine, and the safety and well-being of a paramedic. This course also provides students with an overview of research in EMS along with an orientation to the paramedic program and an assessment of their physical agility pertinent to EMS duties. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. This course requires Minnesota Human Services and National background studies with no restrictions; current AHA BLS Provider certification; current State EMT certification; current healthcare insurance. Recommendation(s): Basic word processing skills.
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to medical terminology, acid-base balance, and the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. This course requires Minnesota Human Services and National background studies with no restrictions; current AHA BLS Provider certification; current State EMT certification; current healthcare insurance. Recommendation(s): Basic word processing skills.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces advanced life support patient assessment concepts, skills, and prioritization. It also provides opportunities for developing critical thinking skills and applying life-saving interventions in the out-of-hospital environment. Emphasis is placed upon radio communication and documentation. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. This course requires Minnesota Human Services and National background studies with no restrictions; current AHA BLS Provider certification; current State EMT certification; current healthcare insurance; required immunizations. Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1205 with a grade of C or higher Recommendation(s): Basic word processing skills.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the applications and principles of pharmacological interventions commonly used by paramedics. Emphasis is placed upon drug classifications, dosage calculations, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of medications and their administration routes and techniques. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. This course requires Minnesota Human Services and National background studies with no restrictions; current AHA BLS Provider certification; current state EMT certification; and current healthcare insurance; required immunizations. Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1210 with a grade of C or higher Recommendation(s): Basic word processing skills.
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1.00 Credits
This course introduces the applications and principles of intravenous cannulation commonly used by paramedics. Emphasis is placed on intravenous therapy and intervention. Students will practice IV/IO access, blood draws, and medication administration skills. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. This course requires Minnesota Human Services and National background studies with no restrictions; current AHA BLS Provider certification; current state EMT certification; current healthcare insurance; required immunizations. Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1210 with a grade of C or higher Recommendation(s): Basic word processing skills.
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2.00 Credits
This course introduces the paramedic student to cardiac anatomy, mechanical physiology, electrophysiology, cardiovascular diseases, and the function of the heart. Additional topics include 12-lead EKG application and cardiac monitoring devices. The student will apply their cardiac knowledge in classroom simulations. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. This course requires Minnesota Human Services and National background studies with no restrictions; current AHA BLS Provider certification; current State EMT certification; and current healthcare insurance; required immunizations. Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1240 and EMSP 1245 with a grade of C or higher Recommendation(s): Basic word processing skills.
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2.00 Credits
This course builds upon EMSP 1225 and presents concepts and skills for assessing and managing the out-of-hospital cardiac patient. Emphasis will be placed upon recognition, interpretation and management of EKG rhythms, and cardiac arrest management with the use of pacemakers, defibrillators, and medications. During this course students will be introduced to Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) algorithms. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. This course requires Minnesota Human Services and National background studies with no restrictions; current AHA BLS Provider certification; current State EMT certification; and current healthcare insurance; required immunizations. Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1225 with a grade of C or higher Recommendation(s): Basic word processing skills.
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2.00 Credits
This course builds upon EMSP 1225 and EMSP 1226 and presents concepts and skills for assessing and managing the out-of-hospital cardiac patient. Emphasis will be placed upon recognition, interpretation and management of EKG rhythms, and cardiac arrest management with the use of pacemakers, defibrillators, and medications. During this course, students will be introduced to Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) megacode. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. This course requires Minnesota Human Services and National background studies with no restrictions; current AHA BLS Provider certification; current State EMT certification; and current healthcare insurance; required immunizations. Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1226 with a grade of C or higher Recommendation(s): Basic word processing skills
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide the paramedic student with the concepts, theory, and skills to assess and manage special patient populations. Emphasis will be placed upon pediatric, gynecologic, obstetric, neonate, and geriatric patients during simulated scenarios. Obtaining PALS and PEPP provider certification is a component of this course. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. This course requires Minnesota Human Services and National background studies with no restrictions; current AHA BLS Provider certification; current State EMT certification; current healthcare insurance; required immunizations. Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1227 with a grade of C or higher Recommendation(s): Basic word processing skills.
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1.00 Credits
This course introduces special considerations for patient care at the scene of a crime as well as operational aspects of working while specialized rescue efforts are occurring such as confined space rescue. Additional emphasis includes skills in the areas of triage, resource management, incident command, Mass Casualty Incidents, emergency driving theory, weapons of mass destruction, and extrication. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. This course requires Minnesota Human Services and National background studies with no restrictions; current AHA BLS Provider certification; current state EMT certification; current healthcare insurance; required immunizations. Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1205 with a grade of C or higher Recommendation(s): Basic word processing skills.
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