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Advance Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic - Laboratory | FSC 129, Lab Reports of Community Health

Material Type: Lab; Class: Haz Mat: First Responder Ops; Subject: Fire Science Technology; University: Central Arizona College; Term: Fall 2009;

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Central Arizona College
8470 N. Overfield Road
Coolidge, AZ 85228
Phone: (520) 494-5444
EMS272A Advanced Emergency Medical Technology/
Paramedic, Module I
Catalog
Description:
Designed to provide the emergency medical technician
with advanced knowledge about the acute critical
differences in physiology, pathophysiology, and clinical
symptoms, as they pertain to prehospital emergency care.
Emphasis on developing diagnostic and advanced
emergency treatment skills necessary to care for the
acutely ill and seriously injured.
Credit Hours:
14.5
Effective Term:
Fall 2009
Terms Offered:
All terms
Teaching Methods:
Lab Lecture
Modalities:
Face to Face
Prerequisite(s):
Certified EMT 1 year; FSC129; and entrance assessment
Corequisite(s):
None
Times for Credit:
1
Grading Option:
A/F
Credit Breakdown:
9.5 Lectures, 15 Labs
Cross Listed:
None
Learning
Outcomes:
1. Describe and outline the role and responsibilities of the
advanced emergency medical technician (paramedic).
[Knowledge]
2. Analyze the actions, indications, contraindications,
precautions, side effects and dosages of the drugs included
in the current Arizona Department of Health Services
approved paramedic drug box. [analysis]
3. Administer parenteral medications. [application]
4. Identify, treat and record infiltration and discontinuing
intravenous (IV) lines. [understanding]
5. Obtain and record blood samples on any patient
requiring the procedure. [comprehension]
6. Classify and discuss the paramedic's role in a patient
care situation as defined by the US Department of
Transportation. [application]
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8470 N. Overfield Road Coolidge, AZ 85228 Phone: (520) 494-

EMS272A Advanced Emergency Medical Technology/

Paramedic, Module I

Catalog Description:

Designed to provide the emergency medical technician with advanced knowledge about the acute critical differences in physiology, pathophysiology, and clinical symptoms, as they pertain to prehospital emergency care. Emphasis on developing diagnostic and advanced emergency treatment skills necessary to care for the acutely ill and seriously injured. Credit Hours: 14. Effective Term: Fall 2009 Terms Offered: All terms Teaching Methods: Lab Lecture Modalities: Face to Face Prerequisite(s): Certified EMT 1 year; FSC129; and entrance assessment Corequisite(s): None Times for Credit: 1 Grading Option: A/F

Credit Breakdown: 9.5 Lectures, 15 Labs

Cross Listed: None Learning Outcomes:

  1. Describe and outline the role and responsibilities of the advanced emergency medical technician (paramedic). [Knowledge]
  2. Analyze the actions, indications, contraindications, precautions, side effects and dosages of the drugs included in the current Arizona Department of Health Services approved paramedic drug box. [analysis]
  3. Administer parenteral medications. [application]
  4. Identify, treat and record infiltration and discontinuing intravenous (IV) lines. [understanding]
  5. Obtain and record blood samples on any patient requiring the procedure. [comprehension]
  6. Classify and discuss the paramedic's role in a patient care situation as defined by the US Department of Transportation. [application]

EMS272A Advanced Emergency Medical Technology/Paramedic, Module I Page 2 of 3

  1. Compare and contrast the components of the Well- Being of a Paramedic. [analysis]
  2. Define the objectives listed under injury prevention for the patient and the caregiver. [knowledge]
  3. Distinguish and interpret the components of medico- legal issues involving the paramedic and the Standard of Care. [evaluation]
  4. Identify ethical dilemmas that may occur related to paramedic care of patient(s). [comprehension]
  5. Analyze the importance of human systems to include anatomy and physiology as it relates to paramedicine. [analysis]
  6. Compare and contrast the general principles of pathophysiology. [comprehension]
  7. Outline and discuss the objectives in therapeutic communications with patients. [comprehension]
  8. Assess, define and discuss the mechanics of respiration. [evaluation]
  9. Critique and describe the elements of airway management and ventilation in all classes of humans. [evaluation]
  10. Successfully intubate all classes of humans, and perform successful ventilation, both advanced and basic forms. [application]
  11. Define and treat all respiratory compromise through effective treatment modalities authorized by Dept. of Health Services (DHS) and National Registry of EMTs- Basic and Paramedic. [knowledge] Standards: 1.Current AHA, NRC, AHSI or other ACLS standards for Airway Management, patient assessment and treatment modalities.
  12. Successfully pass all module exams at 75% or greater (allowances made under ARS rules from AzDHS BEMS).
  13. Current National Registry of EMTs Basic and Advanced guidelines for practicals to be administered at the end of the course.
  14. Attend and successfully complete all phases of required field and clinical experience.
  15. Maintain at least a 75% or greater in the classroom setting as outlined by the ALS Student Contract For Success.
  16. Maintain at least a satisfactory report from peers, instructor, preceptors and clinical advisors.
  17. Meet requirements outlined by Arizona Dept. Of Health Services, Bureau of EMS, rule R9-25-308.