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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,
advanced airway techniques, 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 Examination 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, pacemaker rhythms,
and introduction to current field monitor/defibrillator units.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the EMS program.
Corequisite: None.
Offered: Fall.