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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 to disease
and injury. Units on fluid and electrolytes, abnormal fluids states, electrolyte imbalance
and acid-base imbalance are included. Additional units on the genetic and familial basis
of disease, hypoperfusion, the immune response, inflammation and variances in
immunity and inflammation are included. A unit on stress and its role in disease
concludes 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. Students must successfully complete the pediatric ITLS course.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the EMS program.
Corequisite: None.
Offered: Spring.