Theory and skills necessary for the management of trauma emergencies. The student will manage a trauma patient in accordance with the requirements of the National Association of EMTs (NAEMT) Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) guidelines.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 1.0
Lecture hours: 1.0

Restrictions:

• Acceptance into the Paramedic Program.

A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. As outlined in the learning plan, the student will apply the theory, concepts and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry, and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.

Grade Basis: P
Credit hours: 1.0
Lab hours: 6.0

Restrictions:

• Acceptance into the Paramedic program.

Knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with traumatic injuries. The student will integrate the pathophysiological assessment findings to formulate a field impression; implement the treatment plan for the trauma patient; and integrate multiple determinants of trauma conditions into clinical care.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Lab hours: 1.0

Restrictions:

• Acceptance into the Paramedic program.

Knowledge and skills required to perform patient assessment, airway management, and artificial ventilation. The student will perform a history and comprehensive physical exam on various patient populations; establish and/or maintain a patent airway; and demonstrate oxygenation and ventilation of a patient; differentiate respiratory distress, failure and arrest; and interpret results of monitoring devices.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Lab hours: 1.0

Restrictions:

• Acceptance into the Paramedic program.

Fundamental elements associated with emergency medical services to include preparatory practices, pathophysiology, medication administration, and related topics. The student will describe the roles and responsibilities of advanced EMS personnel within the EMS system; apply concept of pathophysiology and pharmacology to the assessment and management of emergency patients; administer medications; employ effective communication; interpret medical/legal issues; demonstrate ethical behaviors; and discuss well-being of the paramedic

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 4.0
Lecture hours: 4.0
Lab hours: 1.0

Restrictions:

• Acceptance into the Paramedic program.

A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

Grade Basis: P
Credit hours: 4.0
Lab hours: 24.0

Restrictions:

• Pre-entrance physical exam and health statement, documentation of required immunizations, pass drug screen, pass criminal background check, documentation of CPR for Healthcare Providers from American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Must be taken in sequence as listed in degree plan.
• Concurrent enroll in EMSP 2305 and 1501 is required.

This course is preparation for Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic. The student will develop proficiency in cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains for the EMT in accordance with the current Emergency Medical Services guidelines.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 5.0
Lecture hours: 4.0
Lab hours: 4.0

Restrictions:

• Pre-entrance physical exam and health statement, documentation of required immunizations, pass drug screen, pass criminal background check, documentation of CPR for Healthcare Providers from American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Concurrent enrollment in EMSP 2305 and 1460 is required.

Application of emergency procedures. The student will integrate theory and skills mastered in other courses; and demonstrate comprehensive problem-solving techniques.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 1.0
Lecture hours: 3.0

Restrictions:

• Acceptance into the Paramedic program.

A Capstone course covering comprehensive, assessment based patient care management. Includes specific care when dealing with pediatric, geriatric, and special-needs patients. The student will integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression; and implement a treatment plan.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 1.0
Lab hours: 3.0

Restrictions:

• Acceptance into the Paramedic program.

A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. As outlined in the learning plan, the student will apply the theory, concepts and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry, and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.

Grade Basis: P
Credit hours: 1.0
Lab hours: 6.0

Restrictions:

• Acceptance into the Paramedic program.

A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, routes of administration, and calculation of dosages. The student will utilize knowledge of pharmacological concepts to demonstrate safe administration of medications in emergency settings.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 2.0
Lecture hours: 2.0
Lab hours: 1.0

Restrictions:

• Acceptance into the Paramedic program.

Application of emergency procedures. The student will integrate theory and skills mastered in other courses; and demonstrate comprehensive problem-solving techniques.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 2.0
Lecture hours: 1.0
Lab hours: 2.0

Restrictions:

• Acceptance into the Paramedic program.

Knowledge and skills to safely manage multi-casualty incidents and rescue situations; utilize air medical resources; identify hazardous materials and other specialized incidents.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0

Restrictions:

• Pre-entrance physical exam and health statement, documentation of required immunizations, pass drug screen, pass criminal background check, documentation of CPR for Healthcare Providers from American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Concurrent enrollment in EMSP 1501 and 1460 are required.

Knowledge and skills necessary to assess and manage ill or injured patients in diverse populations to include neonatology, pediatrics, geriatrics, and other related topics. The student will integrate pathophysiology assessment findings to formulate a field impression, implement a treatment plan for diverse patients of special populations; and integrate multiple determinants of such conditions into clinical care.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Lab hours: 1.0

Restrictions:

• Acceptance into the Paramedic program.

Knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with medical emergencies, including medical overview, neurology, gastroenterology, immunology, pulmonology, urology, hematology, endocrinology, toxicology, and other related topics. The student will integrate pathophysiology assessment finding to formulate a field impression; implement a treatment plan for the medical patient; and integrate multiple determinants of medical condition into clinical care.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 4.0
Lecture hours: 4.0
Lab hours: 1.0

Restrictions:

• Acceptance into the Paramedic program.

Assessment and management of patients with cardiac emergencies. Includes single and multi-lead ECG interpretation. The student will integrate the pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression; and implement a treatment plan for the cardiac patient.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 5.0
Lecture hours: 4.0
Lab hours: 3.0

Restrictions:

• Acceptance into the Paramedic program.

A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. As outlined in the learning plan, the student will apply the theory, concepts and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry, and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.

Grade Basis: P
Credit hours: 5.0
Lab hours: 18.0

Restrictions:

• Acceptance into the Paramedic program.