EMSE 202 Pharmacology and Pathophysiology in Paramedicine*
This course is an in-depth lecture of a portion of module 1 of the 1998 US DOT National Standard EMT-P Curriculum and the National EMS Education Standards. Topics include pharmacology, pathophysiology, IV therapy, medication administration and life span development.
EMSE 202Pharmacology and Pathophysiology in Paramedicine*
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
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
45
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
0
Prerequisite Narrative
BIOL 227, BIOL 228 and Acceptance to the Paramedic Program
Corequisite Narrative
EMSE 201,EMSE 203, EMSE 204, EMSE 205, EMSE 251L, EMSE 271C
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is an in-depth lecture of a portion of module 1 of the 1998 US DOT National Standard EMT-P Curriculum and the National EMS Education Standards. Topics include pharmacology, pathophysiology, IV therapy, medication administration and life span development.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Understand his or her roles and responsibilities within an EMS system, and how these roles and responsibilities differ from other levels of providers.
- Understand and value the importance of personal wellness in EMS and serve as a healthy role model for peers.
- Integrate the implementation of primary injury prevention activities as an effective way to reduce death, disabilities, and health care costs.
- Understand the legal issues that impact decisions made in the out-of-hospital environment.
- Understand the role ethics plays in decision making in the out-of-hospital environment.
- Apply the general concepts of pathophysiology for the assessment and management of emergency patients.
- Integrate pathophysiological principles of pharmacology and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a pharmacologic management plan.
- Safely and precisely access the venous circulation and administer medications.
- Integrate the principles of therapeutic communication to effectively communicate with any patient while providing care.
- Integrate the physiological, psychological, and sociological changes throughout human development with assessment and communication strategies for patients of all ages.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
A. Review of Human Systems
B. Pathophysiology / Acid Base Balance
C. Pathophysiology / Cell Alterations
D. Pathophysiology / Hypo perfusion
E. Pathophysiology / Cellular Metabolism
F. Pathophysiology / Immune system / Disease
G. Life Span Development
H. Pharmacology
I. Intravenous access and Medication Administration
J. Shock
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.
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements