EMSE 209 Special Populations*

This course is an in-depth lecture of Modules 6 or the 1998 US DOT National Standard EMT-P Curriculum and the National EMS Education Standards. Topics include special populations.

Credits

1 Credit

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Prerequisite

BIOL 227, BIOL 228, Acceptance into Paramedic Program

EMSE 209Special Populations*

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Health Science and Human Services Technical

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

1 Credit

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Prerequisite Narrative

BIOL 227, BIOL 228, Acceptance into Paramedic Program

Corequisite Narrative

EMSE 206, EMSE 207, EMSE 208, EMSE 210, EMSE 252L, EMSE 272C

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is an in-depth lecture of Modules 6 or the 1998 US DOT National Standard EMT-P Curriculum and the National EMS Education Standards. Topics include special populations.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • At the completion of this course, the paramedic student will be able to integrate the pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate and implement a treatment plan for the geriatric patient.
  • At the completion of this course, the paramedic student will be able to integrate the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the patient who has sustained abuse or assault.
  • At the completion of this course the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological and psychosocial principles to adapt the assessment and treatment plan for diverse patients and those who face physical, mental, social and financial challenges.
  • At the completion of this course, the paramedic student will be able to integrate the pathophysiological principles and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the acute deterioration of a chronic care patient.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Assessment Strategy Narrative

Measurement of the cognitive objectives will include traditional quizzes, tests, and exams in a multiple choice, fill in the blank, short answer and/or essay format, primarily in the classroom setting.  The psychomotor objectives will be measured through standardized skill sheet check-off forms and role playing scenarios.

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

1.  Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)

2.  Completion of Skills requirements

3. Practical Final Exam