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2.00 Credits
Building on the skills learned in the lab, students will apply their knowledge to actual patient situations in a variety of hospital and prehospital settings. Students are partnered with preceptors who will assist the student to learn the role of the EMS professional. Students must complete the minimum number of skills and hours established by MEMS to be eligible for licensure. Pre/Co requisites: EMS 115 and EMS 117
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1.00 Credits
45 lab hours This lab serves as a refresher course for those who are currently licensed EMT- Intermediate or Critical Care wishing to become paramedics, as well as a course for students who will become licensed at the EMT- Intermediate Level. Students review and practice all EMT-I Curriculum skills in an interactive seminar format. Multiple case studies, interactive lab sessions, and creative teaching methods are used, concluding with a mandatory skills and written test to assure mastery of the topics. This is a pass/fail course. Prerequisites: EMS 115, EMS 117, EMS 119 and EMS 128
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3.00 Credits
class hours Introduces the pathophysiology and management of selected diseases, using a body systems approach. Topics include infectious and communicable diseases, allergies and anaphylaxis, toxicology and hematology, neurological, endocrine, renal, and gastroenterology emergencies. An overview of common lab and diagnostics tests is included. Pre/corequisite: EMS 115
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2.00 Credits
class hours, 22 lab hours Provides students with the opportunity to study the impact of growth and development on providing quality emergency care. Topics include neonatal care, obstetrical care, geriatric emergencies, psychiatric emergencies, and providing age appropriate care. In addition to reviewing the normal physiological changes associated with aging, concepts of caring for challenging patients and patients with chronic diseases are reviewed. The lab portion includes Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Neonatal resuscitation certifications (these certifications require an additional fee). Prerequisites: EMS 115
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4.00 Credits
class hours, 45 lab hours A comprehensive study of the pathophysiology of cardiac and vascular disorders. Topics include physiology, assessment, and treatment of cardiac rhythm disturbances, 12 lead ECG analysis, and treatment of vascular and cardiac disorders. The lab sessions include work in cardiac arrest management and clinical critical decision making. Students completing the course will receive a certificate in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). There is an additional cost for this certification. Pre/Corequisite: EMS 117
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3.00 Credits
class hours, 22 lab hours Students will learn how to calculate drug dosages using the dimensional analysis process, how to safely administer medications, and how to assess for complication and desired actions of the emergency pharmacology. Additionally, students will learn common medication classifications, and will know the medications required in the National Standard Curriculum for Paramedic Education. The Maine Paramedic Interfacility Transport (PIFT) Module will be included in the lab portion of this course. Prerequisite: EMS 115
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5.00 Credits
This faculty directed practicum gives each student the chance to develop competency in clinical settings while working one on one with an experienced preceptor. Clinical rotations occur in both the hospital and ambulance settings, including cardiac care units, emergency departments, geriatrics, operating room, to name a few. Students must complete the minimum number of skills and hours established by MEMS to be eligible for licensure. Pre/Co requisites: EMS 130 or EMT-Intermediate Licensure
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4.00 Credits
Building on the skills and knowledge presented in previous courses, this externship will allow students to assume the role of paramedic. Participants will spend this rotation perfecting clinical and assessment skills in a variety of settings, including emergency response ambulances, interfacility transport ambulances, OB units, Intensive Care Units, and physician offices. In the last half the rotation, students will assume the role of "crew chief" where they are responsible for developing leadership skills while partnered with an experienced EMS preceptor. Students must complete the minimum number of skills and hours established by MEMS to be eligible for licensure Prerequisites: EMS 130 or EMT-Intermediate Licensure
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2.00 Credits
class hours, 54 lab hours Comprehensive course in the pathophysiology, kinematics and management of the trauma patient. Topics include multisystems trauma, spinal injury, head injury, orthopedic injury, internal injury and burns. Students learn about EMS trauma systems. Upon completion of the lab portion of the class, students receive certification in Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS). There is an additional cost for this certification. Pre/corequisite: EMS 111 or EMT-Basic Licensure.
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1.00 Credits
45 lab hours Designed to provide students with an intense lab experience that simulates professional paramedic practice and the national registry paramedic skills examination. This course also serves as an ALS refresher for those seeking national registry certification. Topics include ambulance service management, concepts of lifelong learning, quality improvement, and the paramedic's role in community education. Pre/corequisite: EMS 130 or EMT- Intermediate licensure, EMS 230
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