Emergency Medical Services (EMS) | Utah Tech University Catalog

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) | Utah Tech University Catalog
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
EMS 2310. Paramedic I:Pharmacology; Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Pediatric Emergencies. 3 Hours.
Emphasizes concepts and critical decision making skills transitioning from EMT/AEMT to Paramedic. Focuses on advanced cardiovascular, respiratory, and pediatric emergencies, and airway management. Provides advanced concepts of pharmacology including pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics for paramedics. Emphasis is placed on assessment-based findings, therapeutic communication, critical decision making skills relating to appropriate pharmacological interventions. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze patient assessment findings to determine whether basic or advanced life support intervention(s) is/are indicated. 2. Develop a cardiovascular, respiratory, and pediatric patient assessment and properly document findings. 3. Integrate evidenced-based practices and critical decision making skills in cardiovascular, respiratory, and pediatric concepts. 4.Utilize critical decision making skills in evaluating the mechanism of action, indications, contraindications and cautions, common adverse effects, and clinically important drug-drug interactions. 5. Devise evidence-based practices to determine appropriate treatment. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech Paramedic Program. Corequisites:
EMS 2325
EMS 2410
EMS 2425
EMS 2420
, and
EMS 2450
. FA.
EMS 2325. Paramedic I Lab: Pharmacology; Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Pediatric Emerg.. 3 Hours.
Focuses on advanced assessment and treatment skills in cardiovascular, respiratory, and pediatric emergencies, and airway management. Provides practice with advanced concepts of pharmacology including pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics for paramedics. Emphasis is placed on assessment-based findings and critical decision making skills relating to appropriate pharmacological interventions. Lab course. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate appropriate patient assessment based on patient presentation and chief complaint. 2. Develop a cardiovascular, respiratory, and pediatric patient assessment and properly document findings. 3. Integrate evidenced-based practices and critical decision making skills in cardiovascular, respiratory, and pediatric treatment plans. 4.Implement critical decision making skills in evaluating the mechanism of action, indications, contraindications and cautions, common adverse effects, and clinically important drug-drug interactions. 5. Weigh evidence-based practices to determine appropriate pharmacologic treatment. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech Paramedic Program. Corequisites:
EMS 2310
EMS 2410
EMS 2425
EMS 2420
, AND
EMS 2450
. FA.
EMS 2410. Paramedic II: Trauma Assessment and Management; ACLS/PEPP Certification Courses. 3 Hours.
Introduces advanced concepts in Trauma Management, including mechanism of injury, multi-system trauma, chest and abdominal trauma. Identifies advanced patient assessment and management of these emergencies. Certifications for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Education for the Prehospital Professional (PEPP) are included in this course. Lecture course. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Illustrate how multisystem trauma and Mechanism of Injury (MOI) relate to patient assessment and scene management. 2. Differentiate the pathophysiology, assessment and management of lung injuries, myocardial injuries, vascular injuries, and other chest related injuries. 3. Integrate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of abdominal trauma. 4. Analyze advanced patient assessment findings and formulate management of these emergencies within the paramedic scope of practice. 5.Test and successfully certify as an ACLS and PEPP Provider. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech Paramedic Program. Corequisites:
EMS 2310
EMS 2325
EMS 2420
EMS 2425
, AND
EMS 2450
. FA.
EMS 2420. Paramedic Clinical I. 1 Hour.
Provides the student with the opportunity to perform previously learned skills and apply knowledge of paramedic practice, supervised in a clinical setting. Includes, but is not limited to, areas in acute neurology and cardiac care. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Differentiate assessment findings of neurologic patients with those found in normal human physiology. 2. Compare neurological assessment details in acute versus chronic pathophysiology. 3. Administer 12 lead EKG's to patients in the acute setting. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech Paramedics program. Corequisites: EMS 2101, EMS 2201, EMS 2301, EMS 2401, and
EMS 2450
. FA.
EMS 2425. Paramedic II Lab: Trauma Assessment and Management Lab; ACLS/PEPP Certification Skills. 3 Hours.
Emphasizes concepts in trauma and critical decision-making skills transitioning from EMT/AEMT to Paramedic. Introduces advanced concepts in Trauma Management, including mechanism of injury, multi-system trauma, chest and abdominal trauma. Identifies advanced patient assessment and management of these emergencies. Certifications for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Education for the Prehospital Professional (PEPP) are included in this course. Lecture and lab course. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Illustrate how multisystem trauma and Mechanism of Injury (MOI) relate to patient assessment and scene management. 2. Differentiate the pathophysiology, assessment and management of lung injuries, myocardial injuries, vascular injuries, and other chest related injuries. 3. Integrate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of abdominal trauma. 4. Analyze advanced patient assessment findings and formulate management of these emergencies within the paramedic scope of practice. 5.Test and successfully certify as an ACLS and PEPP Provider. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech Paramedic Program. Corequisites:
EMS 2310
EMS 2325
EMS 2410
EMS 2420
, AND
EMS 2450
. FA.
EMS 2450. Paramedic Field I. 3 Hours.
Provides the student with the opportunity to perform skills and apply knowledge of paramedic practice including: patient assessment, pharmacology airway and respiratory emergencies, trauma and cardiovascular management. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a comprehensive patient assessment including detailed physical exam and patient history. 2. Devise a patient care plan based on assessment findings. 3. Distinguish the need for basic versus advanced airway interventions. 4. Recommend specific basic and advanced life support interventions in the trauma patient. 5. Order appropriate pharmacologic interventions based on patient presentation and assessment findings. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech Paramedics program. Corequisites: EMS 2101, EMS 2201, EMS 2301, EMS 2401, and
EMS 2420
. FA.
EMS 2610. Paramedic III: Medical Emergencies; Special Populations in Paramedicine. 3 Hours.
Emphasizes concepts in medical emergencies; and critical decision-making skills transitioning from EMT/AEMT to Paramedic. Introduces advanced concepts in toxicologic, hematologic, and immunologic emergencies. Identifies characteristics of chronic and acute or emergent endocrine abnormalities. Emphasizes concepts in obstetrics and gynecology and critical decision-making skills transitioning from EMT/AEMT to Paramedic. Introduces advanced concepts in neonatal care; including airway, respiratory, and circulatory considerations. Identifies evidence-based practices in managing these emergencies. Lecture course. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Integrate the pathophysiology, assessment, and the use of critical decision-making skills in the management of abdominal emergencies. 2. Differentiate the characteristics and treatment of acute versus chronic endocrine emergencies. 3. Compare the management of normal deliveries versus high-risk pregnancy and/or related gynecological emergencies. 4. Evaluate the pathophysiology and management of infants including neonates and newborns. 5. Test and successfully certify as an ACLS and PEPP Provider. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech Paramedic program. SP.
EMS 2625. Paramedic III: Medical Emergencies; Special Populations in Paramedicine Lab. 3 Hours.
Emphasizes concepts in medical emergencies; and critical decision-making skills transitioning from EMT/AEMT to Paramedic. Identifies characteristics of chronic and acute or emergent endocrine abnormalities. Emphasizes practical application of concepts in obstetrics and gynecology and critical decision-making skills transitioning from EMT/AEMT to Paramedic. Introduces advanced concepts in neonatal care, including airway, respiratory, and circulatory considerations during instructor-led scenarios. Identifies evidence-based practices in managing these emergencies. Lab course. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Integrate the pathophysiology, assessment, and the use of critical decision-making skills in the management of complex medical emergencies. 2. Differentiate the characteristics and treatment of acute versus chronic endocrine emergencies during detailed physical exam. 3. Demonstrate the management of both normal deliveries and high-risk pregnancy and/or related gynecological emergencies. 4. Organize the assessment and management of infants including neonates and newborns. 5. Discriminate between chronic and acute neurologic emergencies through a formulated a treatment plan based on evidence-based practice. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech Paramedic program. SP.
EMS 2710. Paramedic IV: EMS Research and Professional Development; AMLS and PHTLS Certification Courses. 3 Hours.
Emphasizes concepts in career development specific to the fire service, EMS, and related healthcare fields. Introduces concepts in research with emphasis on evidence-based practices in prehospital care. Certification for Prehospital Trauma Life support (PHTLS) and Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) are included in this course. Lecture course. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Evaluate interview skills specific to fire service, EMS, and healthcare settings. 2. Create a resume/CV suitable for employment in fire service, EMS, and healthcare settings. 3. Summarize research on an emerging topic in EMS. 4. Evaluate current EMS research through literature review and write a research paper on findings. 5. Test and successfully certify in PHTLS and AMLS. Prerequisites: EMS 2201, EMS 2301, EMS 2401,
EMS 2420
, and
EMS 2450
(All grade B or higher). Corequisites:
EMS 2610
EMS 2625
EMS 2710
EMS 2725
EMS 2720
, and
EMS 2750
. SP.
EMS 2720. Paramedic Clinical II. 2 Hours.
Provides the student with the opportunity to perform previously learned skills and apply knowledge of paramedic practice. Includes, but is not limited to rotations in the Pediatric Emergency Department, Adult Emergency Department, and at home visits with "high-tech kids". This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Differentiate assessment findings of critical and stable pediatric patients. 2. Distinguish between normal physiology children and pathophysiology in children with special healthcare needs. 3. Integrate basic and advanced interventions in respiratory emergencies. 4. Assess the characteristics and treatment of patients with various abdominal complaints. 5. Evaluate signs, symptoms, and the related management of neurologic emergencies. Course fee required. Prerequisites: EMS 2101, EMS 2201, EMS 2301, EMS 2401,
EMS 2420
, and
EMS 2450
(Grade B or higher). Corequisites: EMS 2501, EMS 2601, EMS 2701 and
EMS 2750
. SP.
EMS 2725. Paramedic IV Lab: EMS Research and Professional Development; AMLS and PHTLS Certification Courses. 3 Hours.
Emphasizes concepts in career development specific to the fire service, EMS, and related healthcare fields. Introduces concepts in research with emphasis on evidence-based practices in prehospital care. Certification for Prehospital Trauma Life support (PHTLS) and Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) are included in this course. Lab course. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate interview skills specific to fire service, EMS, and healthcare settings. 2. Create a resume/CV suitable for employment in fire service, EMS, and healthcare settings. 3. Summarize research on an emerging topic in EMS. 4. Evaluate current EMS research through literature review and write a research paper on findings. 5. Test and successfully certify as an PHTLS and AMLS Provider. Prerequisites: EMS 2201, EMS 2301, EMS 2401,
EMS 2420
, and
EMS 2450
(All grade B or higher). Corequisites:
EMS 2610
EMS 2625
EMS 2710
EMS 2720
, and
EMS 2750
. SP.
EMS 2750. Paramedic Field II. 3 Hours.
Provides the student with the opportunity to perform various skills and apply knowledge of paramedic practice including: respiratory, cardiac, neurologic, trauma, obstetric and gynecologic emergencies. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a comprehensive patient assessment including detailed physical exam and patient history. 2. Devise a patient care plan for trauma patients based on assessment findings. 3. Distinguish the need for basic versus advanced interventions in trauma patients. 4. Recommend specific basic and advanced life support interventions in the medical patient. 5. Order appropriate pharmacologic interventions based on patient presentation and assessment findings. Course fee required. Prerequisites: EMS 2101, EMS 2201, EMS 2301, EMS 2401,
EMS 2420
, and
EMS 2450
(Grade B or higher). Corequisites: EMS 2501, EMS 2601, EMS 2701, and
EMS 2720
. SP (odd).
EMS 2801. National Registry Preparation and Testing. 3 Hours.
Provides scenario-based instruction and practical activities to reinforce previously learned skills and knowledge. Reinforces assessment-based management and evidence-based practice for medical and trauma patients across the lifespan. Preparation for National Registry certification exam. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Differentiate assessment findings of critical and stable trauma patients across the lifespan. 2. Distinguish between the need for basic and advanced life support and use assessment-based management in making transport decisions. 3. Integrate critical decision-making skills with the patient's holistic needs in determining appropriate interventions. 4. Justify treatment decisions using evidence-based practice. 5. Modify treatment plans based on changes in patient's condition. Course fee required. Prerequisites: EMS 2501, EMS 2601, EMS 2701,
EMS 2720
, and
EMS 2750
(All grade B or higher). Corequisites:
EMS 2820
EMS 2850
, and
EMS 2950
. SU.
EMS 2820. Paramedic Clinical III. 4 Hours.
Provides the student with the opportunity to perform previously learned skills and apply knowledge of paramedic practice. Includes, but is not limited to rotations in the Emergency Department, Trauma Center, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room, and Cath Lab. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Differentiate assessment findings of critical and stable trauma patients. 2. Distinguish between normal physiology during pregnancy and pathophysiology in abnormal pregnancy. 3. Integrate basic and advanced airway interventions in the operating room and emergency department settings. 4. Assess the characteristics and treatment of patients with various stages of heart disease. 5. Evaluate signs, symptoms, and the related management of airway emergencies. Course fee required. Prerequisites: EMS 2501, EMS 2601, EMS 2701,
EMS 2720
, and
EMS 2750
(All grade B or higher). Corequisites:
EMS 2801
EMS 2850
, and
EMS 2950
. SU.
EMS 2825. Capstone and NRP Exam Prep. 3 Hours.
Provides scenario-based instruction and practical activities to reinforce previously learned skills and knowledge. Reinforces assessment-based management and evidence-based practice for medical and trauma patients across the lifespan. Assesses clinical competency and critical decision making abilities necessary for Capstone Internship. Preparation for National Registry Exam. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Differentiate assessment findings of critical and stable trauma patients across the lifespan. 2. Justify clinical judgement skills through demonstration in complex case management. 3. Integrate critical decision-making skills with the patient's holistic needs in determining appropriate interventions. 4. Justify treatment decisions using evidence-based practice. 5. Validate clinical competency and critical decision making abilities necessary for Capstone Internship. Prerequisites: EMS 2501, EMS 2601, EMS 2701,
EMS 2720
, and
EMS 2750
(All grade B or higher). Corequisites:
EMS 2820
EMS 2850
, and
EMS 2950
. SU.
EMS 2850. Paramedic Field III. 3 Hours.
Provides the student with the opportunity to perform various skills and apply knowledge of paramedic practice including: advanced patient assessment, basic and advanced airway management, and assessment-based pharmacological interventions. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Facilitate a comprehensive patient assessment including detailed physical exam and patient history. 2. Formulate a patient care plan for trauma patients based on assessment findings. 3. Distinguish the need for basic versus advanced interventions in trauma patients. 4. Discriminate the need for basic and/or advanced life support interventions in the medical patient applying critical decision-making skills. 5. Order appropriate pharmacologic interventions based on patient presentation and assessment findings. Course fee required. Prerequisites: EMS 2501, EMS 2601, EMS 2701,
EMS 2720
, and
EMS 2750
(All grade B or higher). Corequisites:
EMS 2801
EMS 2820
, and
EMS 2950
. SU.
EMS 2950. Paramedic Capstone. 3 Hours.
Provides students with the opportunity to practice as an entry-level paramedic in the role as team lead while demonstrating mastery in various skills including patient assessment, airway management, advance cardiac life support, pharmacology, and assessment-based patient management across the lifespan, in the pre-hospital setting. Prepares students for National Registry certification exam. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate exemplary professional behavior including: but not limited to., integrity, empathy, self-motivation, appearance/personal hygiene, self confidence, communication, time management, teamwork/diplomacy, respect, patient advocacy, and careful delivery of service. 2. Perform basic and advanced interventions as as part of a treatment plan intended to mitigate emergency, provide symptom relief, and improve the overall health of the patient. 3. Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and modify treatment plan accordingly. 4. Prepare and document assessment findings and interventions to be used for research purposes. 5. Facilitate all aspects of patient care as a team lead on 20 calls with a minimum average rating of 80% or higher on FISDAP and no more than two failures in a row. Course fee required. Prerequisites: EMS 2501, EMS 2601, EMS 2701,
EMS 2720
, and
EMS 2750
(All grade B or higher). Corequisites:
EMS 2801
EMS 2820
, and
EMS 2850
. SU.
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