CATALOG #10531918

By teaching advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) methodologies and protocols, this course prepares the paramedic student to integrate comprehensive knowledge of causes and pathophysiology into the management of shock, respiratory failure, respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest, and peri-arrest states. Emphasizes early intervention to prevent respiratory and/or cardiac arrest if possible. Prerequisite: Admission to Paramedic Technician program 105311 or EMT-Paramedic program 315311

CATALOG #10531913

Teaches the paramedic student to integrate scene and patient assessment findings with knowledge of epidemiology and pathophysiology to form a field impression. Uses a structured and organized assessment process that draws on knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, life span development, and changes that occur to the human body with time. Using this process students learn to develop a list of differential diagnoses through clinical reasoning and modify the assessment as necessary to formulate a treatment plan for their patients. Prerequisite: Admission to Paramedic Technician program 105311 or EMT-Paramedic program 315311

CATALOG #10531911

Provides learners with comprehensive knowledge of EMS systems, safety, well-being, legal issues, and ethical issues, with the intended outcome of improving the health of EMS personnel, patients, and the community. Learners obtain fundamental knowledge of public health principles and epidemiology as related to public health emergencies, health promotion, and illness/injury prevention. Introduces learners to comprehensive anatomical and medical terminology with the aim of fostering the development of effective communications with colleagues and other healthcare professionals. Prerequisite: Admission to Paramedic Technician program 105311 or EMT-Paramedic program 315311

CATALOG #10531915

Teaches the paramedic student to integrate complex knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology into the assessment to develop and implement a treatment plan with the goal of assuring a patient airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages. Also provides specific knowledge pertaining to the respiratory system to ensure the student is prepared to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for a patient with a respiratory complaint. Prerequisite: Admission to Paramedic Technician program 105311 or EMT-Paramedic program 315311