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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
(Prerequisites: AHS 1011, ENG 1010, MAT 1012, SCT 100. Corequisites: EMS 126, EMS 127, EMS 128, EMS 200A) This unit is designed to help the Paramedic implement a patient management plan based on principles and applications of pharmacology. Discussion of pharmacology includes historical trends, names and sources of drugs, classifications, sources of information, legislation and schedules of controlled drugs, standardization of drugs, investigational drugs and standardized drug profiles. Other topics include: general properties and forms of drugs, venous access, routes of administration, interactions, storage, and special considerations in drug therapy for pregnant patients, pediatrics, and geriatrics. Also discussed are personal responsibility issues, legal, moral, and ethical responsibilities as well as therapeutically effective drug administration. Detailed reviews of the autonomic nervous system will be discussed to enhance understanding of the mechanism or drug actions where pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics will be integrated. Paramedics will learn to recognize and understand patient-prescribed, over-the-counter and other types of medications. This course provides instruction on topics in Division 1 (Preparatory), Section 7 (Pharmacology) and Section 8 (Venous Access/Medication Administration) of the USDOT/NHTSA Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.
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5.00 Credits
(Prerequisites: EMS 127, EMS 128, EMS 129, EMS 200A. Corequisites: EMS 132, EMS 133, EMS 200B) 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.
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5.00 Credits
(Prerequisites: EMS 130, EMS 132, EMS 133, EMS 200B. Corequisites: EMS 134, EMS 135, EMS 200C) 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, and 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 Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Course.
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3.00 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. 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
This course expounds on the objectives in Cardiology I emphasizing advanced patient assessment and management of the cardiac patient. Topics include: advanced cardiovascular assessment, pharmacological intervention, electrical intervention, and emergency resuscitative treatment utilizing the American Heart Association's Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider's 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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5.00 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, 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.
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3.00 Credits
Emphasizes the study of gynecological, obstetrical, pediatric and neonatal emergencies. Maternal/Pediatrics 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
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.
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3.00 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.
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3.00 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.
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