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EMCR-270 Paramedic II

This course is intended to prepare competent entry-level paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. In this course we address the unique emergency care needs of specialized populations such as children, geriatric patients, and patients with physical and mental challenges. We also cover trauma and injury management, and cover emergency medical management concepts. We also cover emergency medical operations topics including multiple patient incidents, terrorist attacks, and specialized environments such as air medical transport. This course concludes with the New York State Department of Health EMT-Paramedic certifying examination for those students who have completed all associated requirements.

Credits

16

Prerequisite

EMCR 265 and must hold a minimum certification of a NYS EMT and maintain that certification throughout the entire program. Student must be accepted into the Paramedic Certification Program.

Lecture Contact Hours

20

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Semesters Course Will Be Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Describe the responsibilities of a paramedic at an advanced level within an EMS system, including the importance of personal wellness and acting as a healthy role model.
  2. Model the responsibilities of a paramedic within an EMS system, focusing on personal wellness and peer influence.
  3. Develop a prehospital patient care plan for patients with traumatic injuries and burn or environmental exposure injuries.
  4. Implement a prehospital patient care plan for patients with traumatic injuries and burn or environmental exposure injuries.
  5. Evaluate the effectiveness of a prehospital patient care plan for patients with traumatic injuries and burn or environmental exposure injuries.
  6. Develop a patient field impression in the prehospital environment, including performing an effective history, conducting a physical examination, and utilizing diagnostic tests for patients with traumatic, burn, or environmental injuries.
  7. Identify common emergency conditions, including traumatic emergencies and burn or environmental exposure emergencies.
  8. Demonstrate prehospital medical interventions using appropriate devices for traumatic injuries and burn or environmental exposure injuries.
  9. Explain the anatomy and functions of the integumentary system and musculoskeletal system.
  10. Demonstrate personal safety and emergency care precautions to prevent work-related injuries or violence in the workplace.
  11. Select appropriate infectious disease control measures relating to health and safety.
  12. Perform a self-assessment to create a personal wellness plan, considering risks related to health practices, disease processes and injury risks.
  13. Communicate effectively with patients, families, emergency responders, and medical personnel.
  14. Describe standard practices for the management of multi-patient incidents, terrorist attacks, and disaster-level events.
  15. Describe special considerations for the care of pediatric populations, chronic care patients, and geriatric populations.
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EMCR 270: Paramedic II

Course Description

This course is intended to prepare competent entry-level paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. In this course we address the unique emergency care needs of specialized populations such as children, geriatric patients, and patients with physical and mental challenges. We also cover trauma and injury management, and cover emergency medical management concepts. We also cover emergency medical operations topics including multiple patient incidents, terrorist attacks, and specialized environments such as air medical transport. This course concludes with the New York State Department of Health EMT-Paramedic certifying examination for those students who have completed all associated requirements.

Credit Hours

16

Contact Hours

Lecture20
Lab0
Other0

Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered

Fall, Spring

Prerequisites

EMCR 265 and must hold a minimum certification of a NYS EMT and maintain that certification throughout the entire program. Student must be accepted into the Paramedic Certification Program.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Describe the responsibilities of a paramedic at an advanced level within an EMS system, including the importance of personal wellness and acting as a healthy role model.
  2. Model the responsibilities of a paramedic within an EMS system, focusing on personal wellness and peer influence.
  3. Develop a prehospital patient care plan for patients with traumatic injuries and burn or environmental exposure injuries.
  4. Implement a prehospital patient care plan for patients with traumatic injuries and burn or environmental exposure injuries.
  5. Evaluate the effectiveness of a prehospital patient care plan for patients with traumatic injuries and burn or environmental exposure injuries.
  6. Develop a patient field impression in the prehospital environment, including performing an effective history, conducting a physical examination, and utilizing diagnostic tests for patients with traumatic, burn, or environmental injuries.
  7. Identify common emergency conditions, including traumatic emergencies and burn or environmental exposure emergencies.
  8. Demonstrate prehospital medical interventions using appropriate devices for traumatic injuries and burn or environmental exposure injuries.
  9. Explain the anatomy and functions of the integumentary system and musculoskeletal system.
  10. Demonstrate personal safety and emergency care precautions to prevent work-related injuries or violence in the workplace.
  11. Select appropriate infectious disease control measures relating to health and safety.
  12. Perform a self-assessment to create a personal wellness plan, considering risks related to health practices, disease processes and injury risks.
  13. Communicate effectively with patients, families, emergency responders, and medical personnel.
  14. Describe standard practices for the management of multi-patient incidents, terrorist attacks, and disaster-level events.
  15. Describe special considerations for the care of pediatric populations, chronic care patients, and geriatric populations.

Topic Outline

  1. Psychiatric Pathophysiology
    1. Psychosis/Anxiety/Mood/Personality Disorders
    2. Chemical Restraint/Agitated Delirium/MHA
    3. Substance Abuse Disorders
  2. Gynecological Anatomy & Physiology
    1. Gynecological Disorders
    2. Sexual Assault
    3. Domestic Violence/Abuse/Neglect
  3. Physiology of Pregnancy
    1. Labor and Delivery
    2. Pregnancy Complications
  4. Neonatal Care/Resuscitation
  5. Congenital Heart Defects
  6. Pediatric Emergencies
  7. Pediatric Cardiac Management
  8. Renal/GU Anatomy and Physiology
    1. Acute/Chronic Renal Failure
    2. Renal Dialysis
  9. Hospice/End of Life Care
  10. MOLST/DNR
  11. Intro to Geriatrics/Physiologic Changes associated with Aging
  12. Technology Dependent Patients
  13. Child Abuse/Neglect
  14. SIDS/Prematurity Highlights- Brief Resolved Unexplained Events
  15. Special Populations- Caring for Transgender Patients
  16. Social Drivers of Health
  17. Trauma
    1. Airway/Ventilation
    2. Bleeding/Soft Tissue Trauma
    3. Chest Injury
    4. Abdominal/GU Trauma
    5. Head/Face/Neck Trauma
    6. Burn Injuries
    7. Multisystem Trauma
    8. Trauma in Peds/Elderly/Pregnancy
  18. Permissive Hypotension/Coagulopathy
  19. International Trauma Life Support
  20. Crime Scene Preservation/Law Enforcement/Tactical Medicine
  21. Rapid Sequence Intubation
  22. EMS Systems Design
  23. Ambulance Operations
  24. Incident Command/Management
  25. Hazardous Materials Awareness
  26. Terrorism/WMD
  27. Air Medical Utilization
  28. Flight Physiology