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3.00 Credits
This course is designed for individuals who have been certified by NYS Department of Health as a Certified First Responder for the purpose of maintaining their competency in providing emergency medical care. The content reviews the concepts and materials covered in the CFR course. After successful completion of this course, students are eligible to take the NYS certification exam Recertification is required every three years. Persons who have previously taken the CFR course for three credits or the CFR refresher for one credit are not eligible to receive credit for this course again. : Proof of certification as a CFR. B
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3.00 Credits
This initial course covers the parameters that a paramedic operates within in the pre-hospital setting Topics include roles and responsibilities of a paramedic, medical and legal considerations, EMS communications, and documentation. This course provides students with a general overview and principles of anatomy and pathology along with lifespan development The paramedic student will be provided with the fundamentals of pharmacology, including routes of drug absorption, administration, distribution, bioformation and elimination, dosage calculations, and packaging During this course, students will begin clinical requirements in communications and morgue labs : Student must be accepted into the Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic program. Must hold a minimum certification of Basic EMT and maintain that certification throughout the entire program. Must have a minimum of one year EMS field experience
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3.00 Credits
This course is the second in a series of courses leading to eligibility for certification as a New York State Paramedic The course covers the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system and airway. Emphasis on oxygen therapy and advanced and difficult airway management techniques will be covered during this portion of the program. Endotracheal intubation, paralytics, and surgical airways are some of the procedures taught. Topics will also include anatomy of the vascular system with emphasis on the pathophysiology of shock. The student will be provided with a solid understanding of patient assessment which is the foundation for providing quality patient care. Clinical requirements in this portion of the program will be the operating room labs, burn trauma, emergency departments, and phlebotomy labs. Along with these clinical requirements, the student will begin a field internship with approved advanced life support agencies and designated preceptors. : Must be accepted into the Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic program. Must hold minimum certification of Basic EMT and must maintain that certification throughout the entire program. Must have a minimum of one year EMS field experience. EMCR 145
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the parameters that a paramedic operates within the pre-hospital setting. Topics will include cardiac emergencies. Basic anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology of the heart, and identification of arrhythmias will be presented along with the appropriate pre-hospital management modalities. Twelve lead ECG interpretations, pharmacotherapy, defibrillation, cardioversion, and pathophysiology of more common cardiovascular diseases will be covered. Also, the student will be prepared for certification by the American Heart Association in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support, which includes care for the pediatric and neonate patients. During the course of the semester, the student will continue clinical requirements in coronary care units and emergency departments shadowing physicians and nurses. Students will continue the necessary requirements for field clinical experience as they ride with approved advanced life support agencies and their preceptors. : Must be accepted into the Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic program. Must hold a minimum certification of Basic EMT and must maintain that certification throughout the entire program. Must have a minimum of one year EMS field experience. EMCR 145, 155
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3.00 Credits
This course is the fourth in a series that covers the parameters that a paramedic operates within the prehospital setting. Topics include medical emergencies frequently covered in the pre-hospital setting with an emphasis on pathophysiology and management Topics include abdominal, genitourinary, neurological, behavioral, and respiratory emergencies. Topics also will include basic anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the endocrine system, including allergies, anaphylaxis, toxicology, hematology, pulmonology, and infectious diseases. Also covered will be behavioral and environmental emergencies. During this course, students will be required to complete clinical requirements in pediatric emergency departments, pediatric intensive care units, obstetrics, medical/surgical intensive care units, adult care and emergency departments shadowing with physicians and nurses. Students also will be required to continue the necessary requirements for field clinical experience by riding with approved advanced life support units and preceptors. : Student must be accepted into the Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic program. Must hold a minimum certification of the Basic EMT and must maintain that certification throughout the entire program. Must have a minimum of one year EMS field experience. EMCR 145, 155, 175
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3.00 Credits
This course is the last in a series that covers the parameters that a paramedic operates within the pre-hospital setting The student will study trauma to the various body systems, including burns, along with the kinematics and mechanism of injury. Students also will be prepared for certification in International Trauma Life Support. This course also will include scene management in various situations. Areas covered include providing care to geriatric patients with emotional and psychological emergencies and addressing emergency care to patients involved in abuse, assault, and domestic violence Students also will study ambulance and rescue operations and the Medical Incident Command System. During the course, students will be required to complete all remaining clinical requirements, along with the necessary requirements for field clinical experience by riding with approved advanced life support units and preceptors. At the end of this semester, students will meet with the Paramedic Review Committee to determine eligibility to take the New York State Department of Health Practical and Written Exam. : Students must be accepted into the Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic program. Must hold a minimum of the Basic EMT and must maintain that certification throughout the entire program. Must have a minimum of one year field experience. EMCR 145, 155, 175, and 185
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed for professional rescuers who are treating and transporting the sick and injured patient to medical care facilities. The purpose of this course is to give the pre-hospital care providers the skills and knowledge to assess, treat, package, and transport the patient to the medical care facility. Students will be trained to the New York State Department of Health and National Department of Transportation standards. Students who complete the curriculum and pass both the NYS practical and written exam will be certified as EMTs. B
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course is designed for individuals who have been certified by NYS Department of Health as Emergency Medical Technicians for the purpose of maintaining their competency in providing emergency medical care. The content reviews the concepts and materials covered in the EMT course. After successful completion of this course, students are eligible to take the NYS certification exam. Recertification is required every three (3) years. Persons who have previously taken the EMT course for 6 credits or the EMT refresher for 2 credits are not eligible to receive credit for this course again Proof of certification as an EMT. B
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0.00 - 6.00 Credits
This course is designed for individuals who have been certified by NYS Department of Health as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic for the purpose of maintaining their competency in providing advanced adult and pediatric life support. The content reviews the concepts and materials covered in the Paramedic course. After successful completion of this course, students are eligible to take the NYS certification practical and written exams. Recertification is required every three (3) years. Persons will only be able to receive college credit for this course once. : Proof of certification as a paramedic or RN or PA with special criteria is now required. Call the EMS office at (585) 396-4585 for further details regarding specific criteria
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2.50 - 5.50 Credits
The Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport course is designed to prepare paramedics and nurses to function as members of a critical care transport team. Critical patients that must be transported between facilities require a different level of care from hospital or emergency field patients. Participants will gain an understanding of the special needs of critical care patients during transport, become familiar with the purpose and mechanisms of hospital procedures and equipment, and develop the skills to maintain the stability of hospital equipment and procedures during transport. CEEMTP is open to any paramedic or nurse who has worked in that capacity for two years. Conditional waivers for paramedics granted by UMBC. Current BLS CPR, ACLS, PALS, and BTLS, PHTLS, or TNCC is required
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