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EMTP
1117 Respiratory Emergencies
(2-0-2)
This course includes and expands on the material from the Airway Management,
Respiration and Artificial Ventilation section and the Respiratory section of the
Medicine Modules of the National Emergency Medical Services Education
Standards The following units are covered: anatomy and physiology of the
respiratory system, acid-base and arterial blood gases, respiratory assessment,
pulse oximetry, waveform capnography, oxygen therapy, basic airway
management techniques, positive pressure ventilation, endotracheal intubation,
pathophysiology, assessment, and management of patients with acute and chronic
respiratory problems. A unit on anesthesia essentials and rapid sequence
intubation concludes the course.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the EMS program.
Corequisite: None.
Offered: Fall.
EMTP
1120 Paramedic Practicum II
(0-12-3)
This course is the second of three practicums designed to provide the student
with the opportunity to perform a comprehensive history and physical
examination to identify factors affecting the health and health needs of a patient.
Formulate a field impression based on an analysis of comprehensive
assessment findings, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and epidemiology.
Relate assessment findings to underlying pathological and physiological changes
in the patient’s condition. Integrate and synthesize the multiple determinants of
health and clinical care. Perform health screening and referrals. Effectively
communicate in a manner that is culturally sensitive and intended to improve the
patient outcome. Students will also have the opportunity to perform basic and
advanced interventions as part of a treatment plan intended to mitigate the
emergency, provide symptom relief, and improve the overall health of the patient
in the clinical setting.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the EMS program.
Corequisite: None.
Offered: Fall.
EMTP 1125 Summative Evaluation for the Paramedic
(1-3-2)
This course includes material from all areas of the paramedic program. It is
designed to provide a comprehensive overview and evaluation of the students
Cognitive, Affective, and Psychomotor preparation for both the National Registry
Examinations and entry into the EMS profession.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the EMS program.
Corequisite: None.
Offered: Spring.
EMTP
1126 Cardiovascular Emergencies for the Paramedic I
(2-0-2)
This course includes material from the cardiovascular portion of the Medical
Module of the National EMS education Standards. Topics include units in anatomy
and physiology of the cardiovascular system, basic cardiac arrhythmia
interpretation, and an ACLS overview.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the EMS program.
Corequisite: None.
Offered: Fall.