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EMTP
1113 Pharmacology
(2-3-3)
This course includes and expands upon the material from the Pharmacology and
Venous Access and Medication Administration Sections of the Preparatory
Module of the current National EMS Education Standard. It includes basic units
on drug information, drug actions, weights and measures, and medication
administration. It also includes advanced units on systemic pharmacology and
therapeutics of drugs affecting the central and autonomic nervous systems,
cardiovascular system, respiratory system, hematologic system, renal system,
endocrine system, gastrointestinal system, and immune system. It concludes
with a unit on the paramedic drug box contents, maintenance, and administration
procedures.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
EMTP
1115 OB/GYN/Neonatal Emergencies
(1-3-2)
This course includes material from the Medical and Special Considerations
Modules of the current National EMS Education Standard. It includes the
following topics: anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system,
abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, rape, physiology of pregnancy, fetology,
normal and abnormal labor and delivery, and post-partum complications. The
ITLS approach to trauma in pregnancy is emphasized. In addition, determination
of the APGAR scoring and care of the high-risk neonate are included. Students
are required to successfully complete the Neonatal Resuscitation program during
the course.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Offered: Summer.
EMTP
1117 Respiratory Emergencies
(2-4-3)
This course includes and expands upon the material covered in the EMT
assessment and management of patients with acute and chronic respiratory
problems, oxygen therapy, advanced airway management techniques, airway
adjuncts, and mechanical ventilation of the current National EMS Education
Standard. A unit on anesthesia essential concludes the course.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Offered: Fall and Summer.
EMTP
1118 Pediatric Emergencies
(2-0-2)
This course includes material from the Special Considerations Modules of the
current National EMS Education Standard. The following topics are included;
pediatric assessment, developmental stages, family assessment and
management, respiratory emergencies, child safety, trauma, dehydration, shock,
infant and child BLS and ACLS, neurologic emergencies, SIDS, child abuse, and
care of children with special needs. After the pediatric emergencies labs and
clinical practicum, have been completed, students must successfully complete
the Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Offered: Fall and Summer.
