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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
This course examines medical emergencies such as; Strokes and TIA, Seizure, Endocrine Emergencies, & Anaphylaxis. The course will discuss assessment and care of patients experiencing a medical emergency with a focus on interpreting vitals and advanced monitoring of patients.
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2.00 Credits
Provides the student with knowledge to assess a patient experiencing a respiratory emergency. It includes a review in respiratory anatomy, and the physiology of respiration. Assessment techniques and equipment will be presented using stethoscopes, pulse oximetry, End-Tidal CO2 and power ventilators. Assessment and monitoring techniques will be integrated with the care and treatment of the respiratory patient. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the paramedic program and completion of EMS 2420 (C or better).
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2.00 Credits
Presents information to educate the paramedic student to assess and treat the cardiac patient. Information will include review of standard cardiac protocols, reading the 12- and 15-lead electrocardiogram (EKG); integrate pharmacologic intervention as prescribed by the American Heart Association advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) algorithms. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Paramedic program.
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2.00 Credits
Provides the opportunity to practice Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support skills. Scenarios, skill drills and other interactive classroom activities will be required. Emphasis placed on skill competence and preparation for certification exams. Acceptance into Paramedic program, current EMT certification, completion of EMS1131.
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4.00 Credits
Provides competency-based clinical experiences in emergency medical services field response units, hospitals, health care clinics and other venues. Students perform advanced life support skills and patient assessments, formulate differential diagnoses, and direct patient care teams. Students are under the supervision of a preceptor or instructor. To complete the requirements of the course students will need to receive a criminal background clearance. Please refer to the Criminal Background section of the catalog for more information on the criminal background study. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Paramedic program.
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1.00 Credits
Provides comprehensive instruction on obstetrical emergencies, childbirth, pediatric assessment, evaluation and stabilization. This course consists of discussion and hands-on practice of simulated childbirth, neonatal resuscitation, pediatric advanced life support and medical emergency evaluation of the pediatric patient. Pediatric medical emergencies and trauma are also discussed. This course incorporates material outlined in the American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course, and certification is available to those successfully completing the requirements. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Paramedic program.
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2.00 Credits
Provides classroom and practical training in rescue operations and techniques including extrication, water rescue, high-level and sub-level rescue, search and recovery, multiple casualty situations, incident command, and hazardous material awareness. Also includes emergency driving skills practice. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Paramedic program, or Instructor Permission.
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2.00 Credits
Explores medical emergencies and their effect on patients in the prehospital environment. This course is a continuation of Medical Emergencies I, and covers topics such as: The immune system, infectious diseases, endocrine emergencies, anaphylaxis, environmental emergencies, the acute abdomen, toxicology and psychiatric emergencies. This course also addresses special topics such as geriatrics, alcohol and drug abuse. Prerequisites: EMS 2460 or permission of instructor
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2.00 Credits
Provides the opportunity to practice Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support skills. Scenarios, skill drills and other interactive classroom activities will be required. Emphasis placed on skill competence and preparation for certification exams. Prerequisites: Acceptance into Paramedic Program, current EMT certification, completion of EMS2470.
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2.00 Credits
Provides a summary review and evaluation of all core content in EMS courses. This course helps students apply theoretical and practical knowledge gained throughout the EMS program toward its completion and successful paramedic state and national certification. Prerequisites: EMS 2460, EMS 2464, EMS 2466 and acceptance into the Paramedic program
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