EMCR-305 Advanced Emergency Medical Technician-Refresher
This course is designed for individuals who have been certified by the NYS Department of Health as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician for the purpose of maintaining their competency in providing emergency medical care. The content reviews the concepts and materials covered in the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician – Original course. After successful completion of this course, students are eligible to take the NYS DOH Bureau of Emergency Medical Services certification exam. Recertification is required every three (3) years. Persons will only be able to receive college credit for this course once.
Prerequisite
Proof of certification as a NYS Advanced Emergency Medical Technician.
Course Learning Outcomes
- understand and apply comprehensive knowledge of EMS systems, safety/well -being of
the advanced EMT: and medical/legal and ethical issues, which is intended to improve the health of EMS personnel, patients and the community
- demonstrate knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of all human systems
- recognize comprehensive anatomical and medical terminology and abbreviations into the written and oral communications with colleagues and other health care professionals
- demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of major human systems
- understand and apply knowledge of life span development
- apply fundamental knowledge of principles of public health and epidemiology including public health emergencies, health promotion, and illness and injury prevention
- Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology into the assessment to
development and implement a treatment plan with the goal of assuring a patent airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages
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Department
Health Science and Human Performance
Course Description
This course is designed for individuals who have been certified by the NYS Department of Health as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician for the purpose of maintaining their competency in providing emergency medical care. The content reviews the concepts and materials covered in the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician – Original course. After successful completion of this course, students are eligible to take the NYS DOH Bureau of Emergency Medical Services certification exam. Recertification is required every three (3) years. Persons will only be able to receive college credit for this course once.
Credit Hours
2Prerequisites
Proof of certification as a NYS Advanced Emergency Medical Technician.
Course Learning Outcomes
- understand and apply comprehensive knowledge of EMS systems, safety/well -being of
the advanced EMT: and medical/legal and ethical issues, which is intended to improve the health of EMS personnel, patients and the community
- demonstrate knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of all human systems
- recognize comprehensive anatomical and medical terminology and abbreviations into the written and oral communications with colleagues and other health care professionals
- demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of major human systems
- understand and apply knowledge of life span development
- apply fundamental knowledge of principles of public health and epidemiology including public health emergencies, health promotion, and illness and injury prevention
- Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology into the assessment to
development and implement a treatment plan with the goal of assuring a patent airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages
Topic Outline
- EMS Systems
- EMS Research
- Workforce Safety and Wellness
- EMS Documentation
- EMS System Communications
- Therapeutic Communications
- Medical/Legal and Ethics
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Medical Terminology
- Life Span Development
- Public Health
- Principles of Pharmacology
- Medical Administration
- Emergency Medications
- Airway Management
- Respiration and Artificial Ventilations
- Scene Size Up
- Primary Assessment
- History Taking
- Secondary Assessment
- Monitoring Devices
- Reassessment
- Medical Overview
- Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System
- Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
- Electrophysiology of the Cardiovascular System
- Primary survey for cardiovascular assessment
- History and physical/SAMPLE format
- Secondary survey for cardiovascular assessment
- Acute Myocardial Infarction/Angina
- Heart Failure
- Hypertensive Emergencies
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Cardiac Arrest
- Vascular Disorders
- Aortic Aneurysm/Dissection
- Coronary Artery Disease