EMSE 210 Pediatric Emergencies*
This course is an in-depth lecture of Module 6 of the 1998 US DOT National Standard EMT-P Curriculum and the National EMS Education Standards. Topics include paramedic roles and responsibilities, ethics, medical legal issues, pathophysiology, pharmacology, IV therapy, medication administration, patient assessment, advanced airway management, and trauma care.
EMSE 210Pediatric Emergencies*
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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 208, EMSE 209, EMSE 252L, EMSE 272C
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is an in-depth lecture of Module 6 of the 1998 US DOT National Standard EMT-P Curriculum and the National EMS Education Standards. Topics include paramedic roles and responsibilities, ethics, medical legal issues, pathophysiology, pharmacology, IV therapy, medication administration, patient assessment, advanced airway management, and trauma care.
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 neonatal patient.
- 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 pediatric 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 Test