| EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES |
240 |
FUNDAMENTALS OF PARAMEDIC PRACTICE |
3.5 Units |
EMS 240 introduces the paramedic student to the advanced practice of prehospital care. Students learn professional behavior, medical ethics, legal issues, patient assessment, therapeutic communication, clinical decision making, and basic and advanced airway management. This course discusses the Emergency Medical Technician's (EMT's) role in the healthcare continuum, professional communication, patient care documentation, Intra-venous (IV) fluid therapy and resuscitation, providing care for people from diverse populations, and the application of evidence-based medicine. This course also includes a brief overview of human anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. Note: Students will also be doing an Adult ICU Clinical (8 tba hours). Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 2 hours/TBA 0.5 hours. Prerequisite: Current CA EMT Card, and a current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Card. Corequisite: EMS 242 and EMS 244. Recommended Preparation: BIOL 120, BIOL 121, and ENGL C1000. |
| EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES |
242 |
PHARMACOLOGY |
3.5 Units |
EMS 242 introduces the paramedic student to the effects of medication and how it moves through the body. This course includes laws affecting the use and distribution of medications, medication dosing, clinical calculations, routes of administration. The course discusses common medication classifications including conditions and circumstances to use certain medications as indicated and their side effects. The course also discusses diverse populations and various cultural attitudes towards medical interventions. Note: Students will also be doing an Adult ICU Hospital Clinical (8 tba hours). Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 2 hours/TBA 0.5 hours. Corequisite: EMS 240 and EMS 244. |
| EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES |
244 |
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES |
3.5 Units |
EMS 244 expands on the paramedic student's knowledge to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan. This course will cover principles of epidemiology; the branch of medicine which deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases and pathophysiology; the disordered physiological processes associated with disease or injury as it relates to common medical emergencies including but not limited to: neurological, thoracic, cardiac, abdominal and gastrointestinal disorders, immunological, infectious diseases, endocrine disorders, psychiatric disorders, toxicological, respiratory, hematological, genitourinary, gynecological, and diseases of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. This course discusses the need to understand how a patient's race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, mental health status, physical and neurological differences can impact how they handle emergencies and respond to treatment. Note: Students will also be doing an Adult ICU Hospital Clinical (8 tba hours). Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 2 hours/TBA 0.5 hours. Corequisite: EMS 240 and EMS 242. |
| EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES |
246 |
DIVERSE PATIENT POPULATIONS |
4.0 Units |
EMS 246 introduces the paramedic to concepts in assessing and meeting the emergency care needs of the geriatric, neonate, pediatric and special needs patients. The course will focus on epidemiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment of these patient demographics. The course also integrates medical and trauma assessments of these patients with psychosocial, ethnocultural, legal, and ethical considerations for these (and all) patients. This course addresses how to treat these diverse populations who may require adjustments to traditional treatment and assessment modalities. Note: Students will also be doing a Neonatal Intensive Care Hospital Clinical (16 tba hours) and a Pediatric Intensive Care Hospital Clinical (16 tba hours). Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 2 hours/TBA 2 hours. Prerequisite: EMS 240, EMS 242, and EMS 244. Corequisite: EMS 248, EMS 250, and EMS 252. |
| EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES |
248 |
CARDIOLOGY |
3.5 Units |
EMS 248 introduces the student to cardiovascular emergencies and the care of patients presenting with such emergencies. Course topics include: assessment of the cardiovascular system, electrocardiogram (ECG) acquisition and interpretation of various heart dysrhythmias, pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease and treatments (including pharmacology) indicated for presenting disease. Note: Students will also be doing an Adult Cardiac Care Hospital Clinical (16 tba hours). Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 2 hours/TBA 1 hour. Prerequisite: EMS 240, EMS 242, and EMS 244. Corequisite: EMS 246, EMS 250, and EMS 252. |
| EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES |
250 |
TRAUMA EMERGENCIES |
3.5 Units |
EMS 250 expands on the paramedic student's knowledge of trauma emergencies and integrates assessment findings in formulating a field impression and implementing a treatment plan for an injured patient. This course will provide an in-depth evaluation of trauma including; incidence of trauma, trauma systems, types of injury, documentation in trauma, trauma scoring systems, and local trauma center designations. Students will also discuss the impact of physical trauma on patients from diverse backgrounds and experiences and how to treat them. Note: Students will also be doing an Emergency/Trauma Care Hospital Clinical (8 tba hours). Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 2 hours/TBA 0.5 hours. Prerequisite: EMS 240, EMS 242, and EMS 244. Corequisite: EMS 246, EMS 248, and EMS 252. |
| EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES |
252 |
PARAMEDIC INTERNSHIP PREP |
1.0 Unit |
EMS 252 readies the paramedic student to embark on their 480-hour internship, (EMS 260 and 261). The course shows how to implement paramedic concepts and skills techniques used in the field. Students practice patient assessment, treatment, and documentation. This course prepares students to have their uniforms and have proper documentation to begin their internship as a paramedic. The student is paired with an appropriate Advanced Life Support (ALS) agency upon completion of all health files. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 1 hour. Prerequisite: EMS 240, EMS 242, and EMS 244. |
| EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES |
260 |
PARAMEDIC INTERNSHIP I |
4.5 Units |
EMS 260 provides the first course of a proctored internship to develop paramedic skills in a field setting. Students perform as members and leaders of an Advanced Life Support (ALS) team. During this phase of the internship, students apply learned skills and abilities in the paramedic course to the assessment and treatment of patients from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Note: This course is Pass/No Pass only. Students must complete 240 clock hours. Laboratory 13.5 hours. Prerequisite: EMS 240, EMS 242, EMS 244, EMS 246, EMS 248, EMS 250, and EMS 252. |
| EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES |
261 |
PARAMEDIC INTERNSHIP II |
4.5 Units |
EMS 261 provides the second course of a proctored internship to develop paramedic skills in a field setting. Students perform as members and leaders of an Advanced Life Support (ALS) team. During this phase of the internship, students apply learned skills and abilities in the paramedic course to the assessment and treatment of patients from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Note: This course is Pass/No Pass only. Student must complete 240 clock hours in the field. Laboratory 13.5 hours. Prerequisite: EMS 260. |
