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EMERGENCY
MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - PARAMEDIC
Division of Workforce Development,
Continuing Education, and Distance Learning
EMSP
1260. Clinical-Emergency Medical
Technology/Technician.
2:1:7
A
method of instruction providing detailed education, training and work-based
experience, and direct patient/client care, generally at a clinical site.
Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by
the college faculty. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning
experiences. Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.
As outlined in the learning plan, the student will apply the theory,
concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, equipment, procedures,
regulations, laws; and interactions within and among political, economic,
environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the particular
occupation and the business/industry; demonstrate legal and ethical behavior,
safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, communicating in the
applicable language of the occupation and the business or industry.
Prerequisite. Minimum passing scores on THEA reading and writing tests
and current enrollment in EMSP 1401 with a minimum grade of 80%.
Type: Tech
EMSP
1338. Introduction to Advanced
Practice. 3:3:1
An
exploration of the foundations necessary for mastery of the advanced topics of
clinical practice out of the hospital. At
the completion of this module, the student will understand the roles and
responsibilities of a paramedic within the EMS system; apply the basic concepts
of development, Pathophysiology and pharmacology to assessment and management of
emergency patients; be able to properly administer medications; communicate
effectively with patients; and understand the medical/legal and ethical issues
relating to EMS practice as well as the issues impacting the well-being of the
paramedic. Prerequisite: Emergency
Medical Technician-Basic. Type:
Tech
EMSP
1355. Trauma Management.
3:2:2
A
detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence in the
assessment and management of patients with traumatic injuries.
At the completion of this module, the student will be able to integrate
the pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field
impression and to implement the treatment plan for the trauma patient.
Prerequisite: EMSP 1356. Type:
Tech
EMSP
1356. Patient Assessment and Airway
Management.
3:2:3
A
detailed study of the knowledge and skills required to reach competence in
performing patient assessment and airway management. At the completion of this module, the student will be able to
take a proper history and perform a comprehensive physical exam on any patient;
develop a patient care plan; communicate with others; and establish and /or
maintain a patient airway, oxygenate, and ventilate a patient.
Prerequisite: EMSP 1338. Type:
Tech
EMSP 1401. Emergency Medical Technician–Basic.
4:4:4
This
course is the introduction to the level of Emergency Medical Technician(EMT) –
Basic. Includes all the skills
necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with
an ambulance service or other specialized services. The student will display a working knowledge of clinical
information and related topics relevant to the practice of pre-hospital
emergency medical care of the EMT-Basic level; demonstrate the ability to
competently perform all applicable skills; and exhibit attitudes and behavior
consistent with the ethics and professionalism expected of the EMT-Basic.
Prerequisite: Minimum passing scores on THEA reading and writing test, current
American Heart Association Health Care Provider course completion.
Type: Tech
EMSP
2243. Assessment-Based Management.
2:1:3
Designed
to provide for teaching and evaluating comprehensive, assessment-based patient
care management. At the completion
of this module, the student will be able to integrate patho-physiological
principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression; and
implement a treatment plan for patients with common complaints. Prerequisites:
EMSP 1356, EMSP 1355, EMSP 2444, EMSP 2434, and EMSP 2330. Type:
Tech (Capstone Course)
EMSP
2260. Clinical-Emergency Medical
Technology/Technician.
2:1:9
A
method of instruction providing detailed education, training, and work-based
experience, and direct patient/client care, generally at a clinical site.
Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by
the faculty. On-site clinical
instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement is the responsibility of the
college faculty. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences.
Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.
As outlined in the learning plan, the student will apply the theory,
concepts and skills involving specialized materials, equipment, procedures,
regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic,
environmental, social, and legal
systems associated with the particular occupation and the business/industry;
demonstrate legal and ethical in the assessment and management of patients with
cardiac emergencies. At the
completion of this module, the student will be able to integrate
pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field
impression; and implement a treatment plan for the cardiac patient.
Prerequisite: EMSP 1356. Type:
Tech
EMSP
2261. Clinical-Emergency Medical
Technology/Technician.
2:1:9
A
method of instruction providing detailed education, training and work-based
experience, and direct patient/client care, generally at a clinical site.
Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by
the faculty. On-site clinical
instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement is the responsibility of the
college faculty. Clinical
experiences are unpaid external learning experiences.
Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.
As outlined in the learning plan, the student will apply the theory,
concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, equipment, procedures,
regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic,
environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the particular
occupation and the business/industry; demonstrate legal and ethical behavior,
safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, communicating in the
applicable language of the occupation and the business or industry.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in EMSP 2444, EMSP 2434, and
EMSP 1356. Type:
Tech
EMSP
2262. Clinical-Emergency Medical
Technology/Technician.
2:0:24
A method of instruction
providing detailed education, training and work-based experience, and direct
patient/client care, generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each
course by the faculty. On-site
clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement is the
responsibility of the college faculty. Clinical
experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.
As outlined in the learning plan, the student will apply theory,
concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, equipment, procedures,
regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic,
environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the particular
occupation and the business/industry; demonstrate legal and ethical behavior,
safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, communicating in the
applicable language of the occupation and the business or industry.
Prerequisite. Concurrent enrollment in EMSP 2243, EMSP 2444, and
EMSP 1356. Type:
Tech
EMSP
2330. Special Population.
3:3:2
A
detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence in the
assessment and management of ill or injured patients in nontraditional
populations. At the completion of
this module, the student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles
and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a
treatment plan for neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric patients, diverse
patients, and chronically ill patients. Prerequisite:
EMSP 1356, EMSP 2444, and EMSP 2434. Type:
Tech
EMSP
2338. EMS Operations.
3:2:3
A
detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence to
safely manage the scene of an emergency. At
the completion of this unit, the student will be able to safely manage medical
incidents, rescue situations, hazardous materials and crime scenes.
Prerequisite: EMSP 1356. Type:
Tech
EMSP
2434. Medical Emergencies.
4:3:3
A
detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence in the
assessment and management of patients with medical emergencies.
At the completion of this module, the student will be able to integrate
patho-physiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field
impression and implement a treatment plan for the medical patient.
Prerequisite: EMSP 1356 and
EMSP 2444. Type:
Tech
EMSP
2444. Cardiology.
4:3:3
A
detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence in the
assessment and management of patients with cardiac emergencies.
At the completion of this module, the student will be able to integrate
patho-physiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field
impression; and implement a treatment plan for the cardiac patient.
Prerequisite: EMSP 1356. Type: Tech
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