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14.00 Credits
Emergency Medical Technician - Accelerated includes topics such as: roles and responsibilities; medical, legal, and ethical issues; anatomy and physiology of human body systems with an emphasis on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems; fluids, electrolytes and acid-base balance. Topics also include airway management and medical and trauma patient assessment, medical, environmental, and childbirth emergencies. Special emphasis will be placed on pharmacology, pediatric emergencies, and splinting and bandaging techniques. Clinical rotations are completed in local emergency departments and area ambulance services where the student will perform intravenous access techniques, patient assessments, and treatment. The successful completion of this course satisfies one of the eligibility criteria for taking the Emergency Medical Technology Basic licensure examination given by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Emergency Medical Services. Students are required to obtain liability insurance coverage ($1,000,000-$3,000,000).
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3.00 Credits
Extended Skills Reciprocity Module IV Therapy fulfills the reciprocity requirements for the State of Tennessee. This course continues the Emergency Medical Technology-Basic’s education and is for individuals who took the Emergency Medical Technology-Basic course prior to 2002-2003. Course coverage continues pre-hospital care with emphasis on respiratory and cardiovascular systems as well as the treatment of hypoprofusion. Expanded topics include pharmacology, fluids and electrolytes, acid-base balance and blood glucose determination. The clinical portion of the course is completed in local emergency departments performing intravenous techniques. Successful completion of the course fulfills reciprocity requirements and allows the reciprocity student and the Emergency Medical Technology-Basic student to sit for the state licensure exam. Students are required to obtain liability insurance coverage ($1,000,000-$3,000,000).
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1.00 Credits
International Trauma Life Support is designed to help the student assess and treat a patient suffering traumatic injuries. The major focus of the course is for the student to be able to identify conditions in a trauma patient that are life-threatening or may become so. Emphasis is placed on identifying and correcting life threatening injuries that require immediate transport. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will receive certification by the Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians, ITLS.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic is an overview of the paramedic’s role as a professional member of a healthcare team. Areas of discussion include the standards associated with professional behavior, roles and responsibilities, medical ethics, and EMS systems. A concentrated study of human anatomy and physiology will also be covered with particular emphasis on those body systems whose dysfunction exhibits an immediate life-threatening condition to the patient. Various forms of vascular access are introduced along with several laws of physics concerning water and electrolyte distribution, pH regulation, cardiac output and cellular respiration.
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17.00 Credits
Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic I is an in-depth study of pharmacology, advanced airway management, infectious disease, advanced trauma management and patient assessment. Students learn an extensive application of those drugs used to treat medical and traumatic emergencies. Emphasis is placed on drug calculation, actions, indications, contraindications, dosage, interactions, controlled substances, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements and routes of administration. A broad based study of those issues and advanced skills impacting the Paramedic is conducted. Advanced and basic airway maintenance is introduced in this course. Students are also required to complete clinical rotations in the operating room where they will perform endotracheal intubations.
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1.00 Credits
Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic Clinical Practicum I is an introduction to the clinical environment. Students will be required to complete approximately 150 hours of clinical/field internship in, but not limited to, the emergency department, the pre-hospital setting, the operating room and the morgue.
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16.00 Credits
Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic II is an in-depth advanced study of cardiology, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics and other medical emergencies. Emphasis is placed on the hemodynamics of perfusion, cardiac pharmacology, electrophysiology and rhythm interpretation including 12 lead electrocardiograms. Additional areas of focus are the management and recognition of acute myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease, management of hypertension, cerebrovascular accidents, and life-threatening arrhythmias. Specialized treatment of the neonate including airway management, vascular access, drug therapy, destination considerations and cardiac abnormalities are covered as well. Successful completion of this course will result in the student being endorsed in Neonatal Advanced Life Support by the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Heart Association. Additional areas of study include neurological emergencies, endocrinology disorders, behavior and psychiatric disorders.
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1.00 Credits
Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic Clinical Practicum II is a continuation of the clinical/field internship clinical experience. Students are required to complete approximately 150 hours of clinical/field internship in, but not limited to, the emergency department, the pre-hospital setting, the recovery unit, neonatal ICU, pediatric ICU, the coronary care unit, ICU, the labor and delivery unit and the psychiatric unit.
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3.00 Credits
Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic Clinical Practicum III is a continuation of the clinical/field internship clinical experience. Students are required to complete approximately 325 hours of clinical/field internship in the emergency department, the pre-hospital setting, and pediatric ICU. Successful completion of this course will result in the student being endorsed in Advanced Cardiac Life Support by the American Heart Association and in Pediatric Advanced Life Support by the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Heart Association.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Special Topics in Emergency Medical Technology features an in-depth examination of selected topics in EMT. This course may be repeated for credit when content varies.
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