A: Unit Code and Suggested Course Title: EG116 - EMS Refresher and Update
B: Curriculum/Program: Paramedic Recertification
C. Catalog Description: This course reviews basic EMT skills and content, as well as
advanced level patient assessment, BLS and ALS airway skills, general pharmacology,
medical emergencies and trauma care for Advances EMTs and Paramedics. In this course
we review state-of-the-art technology and current national standards for prehospital
emergency care. Successful completion of this course and its co-requisite EG 117 leads to
eligibility for the NYS Advanced EMT or paramedic exam respectively, as well as
renewal of their advanced provider level ITLS, CPR and Pediatric credentials.
Co-requisites:
Paramedic Recertification (EG 117).
Paramedic Refresher and eligibility for the NYS EMT-P recertification exam: The
students must register for EG116: EMS Refresher and Update and co-requisite
EG 117 Paramedic Refresher
D. Duration of Instructional Period: Class will meet 2 days per week, 3 hours per
session, 15 weeks)
E. Academic Credit Hours: (2-2-4)
Contact Hours: 4
(Lecture Hours (29), Lab Hours (38), Credit Hours (4)
F. Suggested Text/Course Materials:
Emergency Care in the Streets, Volume 1 and 2 with Access Code, 7th Edition, Caroline,
Elling, Smith, AAOS: Bartlett and Jones Publishing, Sudbury, Massachusetts, 2013.
ISBN-13: 9781449645861
International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) for the Advanced Provider, 7th Edition, John
Emory Campbell, MD, FACEP, 2012, Brady Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, ISBN
978-0-13-215724-7.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Manual, American Heart Association,
2012, ISBN-10: 1616691123 | ISBN-13: 978-1616691127 (Book and Reference
Cards)
G. Course Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
demonstrate competency in the current national standards for assessment and
management of broad variety of medical and trauma emergencies.
1. Become knowledgeable of current pre-hospital emergency medical updates in the
areas of CPR, trauma, general pharmacology, and medical emergencies.
2. Attain current American Heart Association, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for
the Health Care Professional course completion.
3. Attain International Trauma Life Support recognition as an Advanced Level
Provider.
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4. Attain current American Heart Association, Pediatric Advanced Life Support
course completion.
5. With the completion of this course and its respective co-requisite, recertify as a
NYS EMS provider at their respective level of care as an AEMT or Paramedic.
H. Program Competencies:
1. Perform an organized, thorough, and timely patient assessment. (1,2,4, 5)
2. Perform an organized, thorough, and timely pediatric patient assessment. (1,3,4,
5)
3. Demonstrate proficiency in basic airway and management skills and knowledge.
(1,2,3,4, 5)
4. Demonstrate proficiency in advanced airway and management skills and
knowledge. (1,2,3,4, 5)
5. Demonstrate proficiency in general pharmacology skills and knowledge. (1,3,4, 5)
6. Demonstrate proficiency in pediatric pharmacology skills and knowledge. (1,3,4,
5)
7. Recognize and manage immediate life threats appropriately. (1,2,3,4, 5)
8. Properly manage traumatic emergencies according to current national standards
based. (1,2,3,4, 5)
9. Properly manage medical emergencies according to current national standards
based. (1,2,4, 5)
10. Become knowledgeable of current pre-hospital emergency medical updates in
pediatric care. (1,3,4, 5)
11. Demonstrate current knowledge and skills for the performance of high quality
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), management of choking, and use of the
Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) according to American Heart Association
standards. (1,2,4, 5)
12. Competently establish vascular access and administer medications intravenously,
subcutaneously, intramuscularly, intranasal, nebulized, sublingual, and orally.
(1,2,3,4, 5)
13. Exhibit knowledge of general principles of pharmacology and prehospital
medications used for the management of trauma and general medical
emergencies. (1,2,3,4, 5)
14. Properly manage injuries to include spinal stabilization, bleeding control,
immobilization of extremities, and shock management. (1,2,3,4, 5)
15. Demonstrate knowledge and skills for managing general medical emergencies
such as, but not limited to, cardiovascular emergencies, normal and abnormal
obstetrical emergencies, behavioral emergencies and the application of patient
restraints, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal and urinary emergencies. (1,2,3,4, 5)
16. Understand the roles of each team member and agency, and work respectively and
effectively with all team members. (1,2,3,4, 5)
17. Discuss legal and ethical issues pertinent to emergency response. (1,2,3,4, 5)
I. SUNY General Education Knowledge and Skills Areas: N/A
J. ECC Learning Outcomes (LO):
2. Critical Analysis and Reasoning (2,3,4)
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6. Technological Competence (1,2,3,4)
K. Student Learning
K1. Evaluation of Student Learning:
Periodic written evaluations
Quizzes: 30%
Final Exam: 40%
Skill evaluations: 30%
K2. Assessment of Student Learning:
Assessment of student outcomes will be linked to successful completion of
the AHA CPR for Healthcare Provider Course, International Trauma Life Support
Advanced Provider Course, and related areas of the NYS Skill and Written
Exams, including patient assessment, basic and advanced airway management,
general medical emergencies, and trauma.
L. Library Resources: The ECC Library has numerous database subscriptions that
have relevant resources, including CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Health Reference CenterAcademic, Health Source-Academic, MedCom T3, Medline, and Science Digest. Films
on Demand is also available. For a full listing of resources relevant to the EMT
Department, visit http://libguides.ecc.edu/emt?hs=a
The staffed library is available during posted hours, and students and faculty can
access on-line materials at any time.
In addition, the EMT Department maintains a collection of EMS journals
including the Journal of Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medical Services Journal
in additional to the library holdings.
M. Topical Outline: See attached outline.
N: Proposal Prepared by: Abigail Harning
Date Prepared: August 20, 2014
Date Last Updated: 12/9/2014
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