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6.00 Credits
Provides classroom training to enable students to become state-certified paramedics. Examines the role and responsibility of the paramedic in the health care delivery system, review of medical terminology, and medical, legal, ethical and regulatory issues. Includes an overview of the human body systems, in-depth study of the respiratory system, principles of physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology. Concludes with techniques for performing comprehensive physical examinations. (NOTE: Student must submit documentation of: (1) valid Illinois driver's license, (2) EMT Basic certification, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), (3) EMT-B/I work experience of six months, (4) field experience agreement.) Prerequisite: EMS 110 with a grade of C or better and admission into the Paramedic program.
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6.00 Credits
Provides an in-depth study of the pulmonary and cardiac anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on the structure, function and electrical conduction system of the heart, pathophysiology, and emergency management of acute cardiac syndromes. Mastery of 3-lead electrocardiography (ECG) interpretation and drugs and interventions used during emergency cardiac care including transcutaneous pacing, cardioversion, and defibrillation. An introduction of 12-lead ECG monitoring and interpretation is presented. Prerequisite: EMS 210 with a grade of C or better.
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6.00 Credits
Presents acute and chronic disorders of the endocrine, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, neurological, and hematopoietic systems and their emergency management. Covers the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system, gynecological emergencies, sexual assaults, and emergency childbirth, complications of pregnancy and delivery, and care/resuscitation of the neonates. Includes pediatric medical and traumatic emergencies with emphasis on the variations in pediatric presentations of the same disorders studied in adults. Also included are toxicology and substance abuse, environmental emergencies, and infectious and communicable diseases. Prerequisite: EMS 211 with a grade of C or better.
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2.00 - 11.00 Credits
Introduces students to the forces that produce injury on each body system and to related assessment of Basic Life Support (BLS) techniques. Establishes the identification and management techniques of various medical emergencies including pediatric and neonatal transport, special patient populations, extrication-rescue techniques, and transport techniques used in various settings including Advanced Life Support (ALS) response to home care patients. Introduces students to behavioral and psychiatric emergencies. Demonstrates concepts related to medical incident command and disaster management for mass casualty incidents and crime scene responses. Prerequisite: EMS 212 with a grade of C or better.
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2.00 Credits
Provides a minimum of 232 hospital clinical rotation hours with a variety of experiences and situations that challenge and encourage the student to achieve a safe, entry-level mastery of EMS skills in a controlled environment and under the direct supervision of a hospital assigned preceptor. Rotations include the following areas: emergency room, critical care units, labor and delivery rooms, operating rooms, pediatric units, psychiatric units/mental health unit, IV therapy, and respiratory therapy. Prerequisite: EMS 210 with a grade of C or better.
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0.00 - 20.00 Credits
Integrates the contextual, integrative and adaptive theoretical concepts and practical skills using critical judgment skills acquired during the didactic and hospital clinical rotation. The 384 hours of actual ambulance service is under the direct supervision of a certified paramedic, and is divided into two phases of ascending mastery and accountability with each phase having a minimum number of patient care contacts and competencies. Prerequisite: EMS 214 with a grade of P.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
Explores current issues in emergency medical technology and the emergency medical system. Weekly seminars allow the provisional paramedic to integrate and apply all didactic concepts to actual studies; to exchange experiences with other provisional paramedics; and to gain insight into the actual responsibilities of working on a paramedic ambulance. Prepares students to challenge the final written and practical examinations as well as the State of Illinois Licensure examination for paramedics. Prerequisite: EMS 214 with a grade of P.
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4.00 Credits
Introduces grammar consistent with deaf and hard-of-hearing students' distinct learning needs. Verb tense agreement, article and proposition usage, grammar in context and other problems common to deaf/hard-of-hearing students will be emphasized. Strategies to self-correct and fully develop sentence and paragraph structure will be central to this course. Practical applications of writing skills will be stresses through the use of vocational related materials. Carries no transfer credit.
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4.00 Credits
Continues the development of writing skills from ENG 080. Writing strategies and paragraph development will be emphasized. Grammar topics introduced in ENG 080 will be reviewed and more complex grammar introduced. American Sign Language (ASL) will be used in the classroom to improve the students' contextual and linguistic understanding. Practical applications of writing skills will be stressed. Carries no transfer credit. Prerequisite: English 080 with a grade of C or better.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
Provides instruction in developing basic writing skills essential for effective written discourse by giving students the conceptual tools necessary for developing a basic framework for writing. Prepares students for entry into ENG 100. Carries no transfer credit. Prerequisite: English placement exam. Recommended Corequisite: RDG 090.
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