EMT 215 - Paramedic 3

5 credit hours - 30 hours of lecture, 60 hours of college lab, 48 hours of field rotations; one term.
Synthesize advanced pathological concepts, principles, and skill mastery in caring for patients in a pre-hospital environment. Utilize critical thinking skills through scenario-based assessment to formulate and institute a clear and concise treatment and disposition plan for various diseases and injuries. Integrate team leadership, crew resource management techniques, patient advocacy, and entry-level practice as a paramedic professional. Practice selected procedures on each other during college lab. Lab fee $250.

Prerequisite(s): EMT 119 with a grade of C or better or permission of the department chair.

Note: Mandatory attendance is required for all college lab, clinical and field rotations. Missed labs or rotations are made up at the student’s expense or will result in failure in the course.

Course Outcomes:

Perform basic and advanced patient assessment and create a treatment plan.
Monitor interventions as part of a treatment plan intended to mitigate the emergency, provide symptom relief and improve overall health of a patient in diverse populations.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions and modify the patient treatment plan accordingly.
Report and document assessment findings and intervention.
Collect and report data to be used for epidemiological and research purposes.
Function successfully as a team leader on a routine single patient advanced life support emergency.
Ensure crew integrity and scene safety to include bystanders, patient and providers.
Demonstrate professional behavior to include but not limited to integrity, empathy, self-motivation, appearance/personal hygiene, self-confidence, communications, time management, teamwork/diplomacy, respect, patient advocacy and careful delivery of service.
Apply knowledge of post traumatic stress disorder and mechanisms used to help avoid burnout and improve personal wellness.