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1127 Cardiovascular Emergencies for the Paramedic II
(3-0-3)
This course includes the remaining material from the cardiovascular portion of the
medicine module of the National EMS Education Standards. Topics include
anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, cardiovascular
assessment, atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, risk factor identification and
reduction, acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, sudden arrhythmic death,
hypertensive emergencies, cardiogenic shock, abdominal aortic aneurysm, arterial
occlusion, venous thrombosis, aortic dissection, thromboembolism, infectious
disease of the heart and congenital heart defects. Units on artificial pacemakers,
defibrillation, cardioversion, 12- lead EKGs, circulatory adjuncts, and ACLS
algorithms are also included. At the conclusion of the course, students must
successfully complete the American Heart Association’s Advance Cardiac Life
Support Course.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the EMS program.
Corequisite: None.
Offered: Spring.
EMTP
1132 Pathophysiology for the Paramedic
(2-0-2)
This course includes the material from the Pathophysiology section of the National
EMS Education Standards. It includes units on basic cellular functions, adaptation,
and injury. Units on fluid and electrolytes, abnormal fluids states, electrolyte
imbalance and acid-base imbalance will be included. Additional units on the
genetic and familial basis of disease, hypoperfusion, the immune response,
inflammation and variances in immunity and inflammation will be included. A unit
on stress and its role in disease will conclude the course.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the EMS program.
Corequisite: None.
Offered: Fall.
EMTP
1133 Paramedic Practicum III
(0-8-2)
This course is the third 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: Spring.