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Course Criteria
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2.50 Credits
Open to students who have a current EMT certification and admitted to AEMT certificate program. Course includes laboratory training in but not limited to advance cardiac life support, advance airway management, intravenous insertion and maintenance, intraosseous insertion, advanced trauma life support and medication administration. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate effective mastery and application of AEMT competencies including patient assessment, patient history taking, advance cardiac life support, advance airway management, intravenous insertion and maintenance, intraosseous insertion, advanced trauma life support and medication administration. 2. Illustrate AEMT appropriate critical thinking skills in treating mock patients. 3. Prepare and implement a leadership/management plan for scene management and patient care. 4. Illustrate AEMT appropriate communication techniques in patient care, including a diverse patient grouping. 5. Survey constructive feedback for areas of personal improvement. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Current EMT Certification or EMS 1110 and EMS 1120 and EMS 1140 and EMS 1145 (All grade C or higher). Corequisites: EMS 1210, EMS 1220, and EMS 1240. FA
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1.50 Credits
This course introduces cardiovascular, respiratory, and pediatric emergencies, and emergencies related to special patient populations. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain pertinent concepts of cardiac pathophysiology. 2. Identify key assessment findings and develop a management plan for pediatric emergencies and other special patient populations. 3. Determine when assessment findings necessitate advanced life support interventions. Corequisite: EMS 1101, EMS 1125, EMS 1201, EMS 1225, EMS 1325, EMS 1401, EMS 1425, and EMS 1450. FA, SP
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1.00 Credits
This course applies concepts in cardiovascular, respiratory, and pediatric emergencies, and emergencies related to special patient populations. Students practice patient assessment and management skills related to these conditions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Determine treatment priorities of cardiac patients through patient assessment and knowledge of cardiac pathophysiology. 2. Distinguish key assessment findings and develop a management plan for pediatric emergencies and other special patient populations. 3. Demonstrate when assessment findings necessitate advanced life support interventions. 4. Develop a management plan for pediatric emergencies and other special patient populations. Corequisites: EMS 1101, EMS 1125, EMS 1201, EMS 1225, EMS 1301, EMS 1401, EMS 1425, and EMS 1450. FA, SP
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1.50 Credits
This course reinforces concepts learned in earlier courses. Introduces Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) concepts including advanced patient assessment and airway management, vascular access, and pharmacological interventions as they apply to the AEMT. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze advanced patient assessment findings and formulate management of these emergencies within the AEMT's scope of practice. 2. Evaluate the characteristics of acute versus chronic illnesses in the medical patient. 3. Integrate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the trauma patient. 4. Identify proper intravenous and medication administration procedures. Corequisites: EMS 1101, EMS 1125, EMS 1201, EMS 1225, EMS 1301, EMS 1325, EMS 1425, and EMS 1450. FA, SP
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1.00 Credits
This course provides the student with the opportunity to apply concepts learned in earlier courses, particularly those related to advanced patient assessment and airway management, vascular access, and pharmacological interventions as they apply to the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT). **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform advanced patient assessments and formulate management of these emergencies within the AEMT's scope of practice. 2. Evaluate the characteristics of acute versus chronic illnesses in the medical patient through patient assessment. 3. Integrate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the trauma patient. 4. Demonstrate proper intravenous and medication administration techniques. Corequisites: EMS 1101, EMS 1125, EMS 1201, EMS 1225, EMS 1301, EMS 1325, EMS 1401, and EMS 1450. FA, SP
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3.00 Credits
This course provides opportunity to practice as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) providing Emergency Department and pre-hospital care for emergent and non-emergent patients. Integrates knowledge, behavior, and skills from previous courses and labs. Prepares students for the National Registry certification exam. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Integrate self confidence, communication, time management, teamwork and diplomacy into careful delivery of service. 2. Perform basic and advanced interventions as as part of an overall treatment plan within the AEMT's scope of practice. 3. Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and modify treatment plan accordingly. 4. Prepare and document assessment findings and interventions. 5. Facilitate all aspects of patient care as a team lead on 5 calls with a minimum average rating of eighty percent or higher. Corequisites: EMS 1101, EMS 1125, EMS 1201, EMS 1225, EMS 1301, EMS 1325, EMS 1401, and EMS 1425. FA, SP
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2.00 Credits
Emphasizes concepts in anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and EMS operations; and critical decision making skills transitioning from EMT/AEMT to Paramedic. Introduces advanced concepts in complex medical, legal, and ethical issues . Identifies health and wellness considerations for the paramedic. Lecture and lab course. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Discriminate between normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology, and distinguish these characteristics as they relate to pathophysiology. 2. Interpret complex medical, legal, and ethical issues in EMS. 3. Outline factors that impact the health and wellness of the paramedic, and correlates these with behaviors that promote a culture of safety. 4. Diagram the Incident Command Structure (ICS) and explain concepts of interdisciplinary roles in various EMS incidents. 5. Explain fundamental principles of public health, health promotion, and illness and injury prevention. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech Paramedic Program. Corequisites: EMS 2201, EMS 2301, EMS 2401, EMS 2420, and EMS 2450. FA
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3.00 Credits
Emphasizes concepts and critical decision making skills transitioning from EMT/AEMT to Paramedic. Reinforces concepts in interdisciplinary communications and documentation. Focuses on advanced cardiovascular, respiratory, and pediatric emergencies, and airway management. Lecture and lab course. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Distinguish patient assessment findings to determine whether basic or advanced life support intervention(s) is/are indicated. 2. Apply various communication skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary professionals. 3. Demonstrate a cardiovascular, respiratory, and pediatric patient assessment and properly document findings. 4. Integrate evidenced-based practices and critical decision making skills in cardiovascular, respiratory, and pediatric concepts. 5. Construct an assessment-based management plan for pediatric, cardiovascular, and respiratory emergencies. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech Paramedic Program. Corequisites: EMS 2101, EMS 2301, EMS 2401, EMS 2420, AND EMS 2450. FA
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3.00 Credits
Provides advanced concepts of pharmacology including pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics for paramedics. Emphasis is placed on assessment-based findings, therapeutic communication, critical decision making skills relating to appropriate pharmacological interventions. A focus on safety, accountability, and evidence-based practices for diverse patients in various clinical settings. Certifications for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Education for the Prehospital Professional (PEPP) are included in this course. Lecture and lab course. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Utilize critical decision making skills in incorporating the mechanism of action, indications, contraindications and cautions, common adverse effects, and clinically important drug-drug interactions using evidence-based practices while administering medications. 2. Demonstrate a patient assessment, organize findings, for assessment-based management to provide appropriate pharmacological interventions. 3. Identify proper IV site administration, correct aseptic technique, and appropriate documentation. 4. Evaluate effects of medication administration, anticipate needs for further pharmacological intervention, and provide appropriate documentation. 5.Test and successfully certify as an ACLS and PEPP Provider. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech Paramedics program. Corequisites: EMS 2101, EMS 2201, EMS 2401, EMS 2420, and EMS 2450. FA
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3.00 Credits
Emphasizes concepts in trauma and critical decision making skills transitioning from EMT/AEMT to Paramedic. Introduces advanced concepts in Trauma Management, including mechanism of injury, multi-system trauma, chest and abdominal trauma. Identifies advanced patient assessment and management of these emergencies. Lecture and lab course. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Illustrate how multisystem trauma and Mechanism of Injury (MOI) relate to patient assessment and scene management. 2. Differentiate the pathophysiology, assessment and management of lung injuries, myocardial injuries, vascular injuries, and other chest related injuries. 3. Integrate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of abdominal trauma. 4. Analyze advanced patient assessment findings and formulate management of these emergencies within the paramedic scope of practice. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech Paramedics program. Corequisites: EMS 2101, EMS 2201, EMS 2301, EMS 2420, and EMS 2450. FA
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