EMSE 252L Paramedic Lab 2*
This course is an in-depth laboratory of Modules 5-7 of the 1998 US DOT National Standard EMT-P Curriculum and the National EMS Education Standards. Topics include pulmonology, cardiology, neurology, endocrinology, allergic reactions, gastroenterology, urology, toxicology, substance abuse, hematology, environmental emergencies, infectious diseases, psychiatric and behavioral emergencies, gynecology, obstetrics, neonatology, pediatrics, geriatrics, abuse and assault, patients with special challenges, acute interventions in chronic care patients, and assessment based management.
EMSE 252LParamedic Lab 2*
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
4 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
0
Semester Contact Hours Lab
120
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
0
Prerequisite Narrative
BIOL 227, BIOL 228 and Acceptance to the Paramedic Program
Corequisite Narrative
EMSE 206, EMSE 207, EMSE 208, EMSE 209, EMSE 210, EMSE 272C
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is an in-depth laboratory of Modules 5-7 of the 1998 US DOT National Standard EMT-P Curriculum and the National EMS Education Standards. Topics include pulmonology, cardiology, neurology, endocrinology, allergic reactions, gastroenterology, urology, toxicology, substance abuse, hematology, environmental emergencies, infectious diseases, psychiatric and behavioral emergencies, gynecology, obstetrics, neonatology, pediatrics, geriatrics, abuse and assault, patients with special challenges, acute interventions in chronic care patients, and assessment based management.
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 pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the medical patient with respiratory,
- At the completion of this course, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric patients, diverse patients, and chronically ill patients.
- At the completion of this course, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for patients with common complaints.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
A. All EMT and EMSE 251 Skills
B. Nebulizers and Inhalers
C. CPAP and ETCO2 Monitoring
D. Defibrillation and Cardioversion
E. Pacing
F. Rhythm Analysis
G. EKG Acquisition, Recognition, and Interpretation
H. Mega code and Cardiac Arrest Management
I. Obstetrical Skills
J. Comprehensive Medical Assessments and Management
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
1. ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
2. PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
3. Completion of Skills requirements
4. Practical Final Test