EMSE 208 Respiratory Emergencies*

This course is an in-depth lecture of Module 5 of the 1998 US DOT National Standard EMT-P Curriculum and the National EMS Education Standards. Topics include respiratory emergencies.

Credits

2 credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Prerequisite

BIOL 227, BIOL 228, Acceptance into Paramedic Program

Corequisite

EMSE 206, EMSE 207, EMSE 209, EMSE 210, EMSE 252L, EMSE 272C

EMSE 208Respiratory Emergencies*

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

2 credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

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 209, EMSE 210, EMSE 252L, EMSE 272C

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is an in-depth lecture of Module 5 of the 1998 US DOT National Standard EMT-P Curriculum and the National EMS Education Standards. Topics include respiratory emergencies.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

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

  • At the completion of this unit, 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 patient with respiratory problems.

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 Test