EMS 111 - Paramedic 1

7 credit hours - 54 hours of lecture, 82 hours of laboratory, and 44 hours of clinical; one term.
Analyze the duties and responsibilities of a paramedic in utilizing advanced life support concepts and practices of infection control, patient assessment, and pharmacological interventions. Explore and apply advanced medical management techniques for behavioral, toxicological, and substance abuse patients. Identify airway complications and demonstrate advanced airway management techniques. Practice select procedures on each other during college lab. Lab fee $200. Clinical fee $100.

Prerequisite(s): EMS 101 with a grade of C or better.

Note: Typically offered at MC; fall and spring terms.

Course Outcomes:

Integrate scene assessment, patient assessment, and history-taking findings with knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, and psychosocial impact to form a field impression.

Integrate comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology to formulate a treatment plan intended to mitigate and improve the overall health of a patient.

Integrate anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, psychosocial impact, presentations, prognosis, and management of toxidromes and poisonings.

Integrate anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, psychosocial impact, and prognosis to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment/disposition plan for a patient with a behavioral condition.

Integrate anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, psychosocial impact, and prognosis into the assessment to develop and implement a treatment plan assuring a patent airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages and conditions.

Utilize appropriate terminology, verbal, and nonverbal skills, to communicate with and/or advocate for diverse populations, in varied settings, while assuring personal, crew, scene, and patient safety.

Demonstrate exemplary professional behavior in paramedic practice.