Southern State Community College
Curriculum Committee – June, 2011
EMTP 215 – Paramedic Theory & Practice III
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I.
II.
COURSE TITLE:
Paramedic Theory & Practice III
COURSE NUMBER:
215
PREREQUISITE(S):
EMTP 214
EMTP 224
EMTP 225
COREQUISITE(S):
CATALOG PREFIX:
III.
CREDIT HOURS: 7
LECTURE HOURS:
LABORATORY HOURS: 3 (1 credit:2 contact)
IV.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
EMTP
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This course will cover assessment and management of patients with various
medical conditions. Topics will include respiratory, cardiovascular, neurologic,
and endocrine emergencies. Obstetric and gynecologic emergencies will also be
discussed.
V.
ADOPTED TEXT(S):
Emergency Care in the Streets, 6e.
By:
Caroline, Nancy L.
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Emergency Care in the Streets Student Workbook, 6e
By:
Caroline, Nancy L.
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
JBTest Prep: Paramedic Success
By:
Rahm, S.
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Paramedic Interactive
By:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Bundle ISBN#:
9780763775223
Basic Arrhythmias
By:
Walraven, Gail
Brady / Prentice Hall, Publisher
ISBN# 0-13-117591-2
eACLS Study Guide
By:
Rahm, Stephen J.
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
ISBN# 978-0-7637-4954-5
VI.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Assess and manage an adult with shortness of breath
Assess and manage an adult with a history of respiratory disease
Assess and manage an adult with non traumatic chest pain / discomfort
Assess and manage an adult in ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest
Assess and manage an adult with shock / hypotension of a cardiac nature
Assess and manage an adult with stroke-like symptoms
Assess and manage an adult in non ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest
Assess and manage an adult immediately after resuscitation from a cardiac arrest
Assess and manage an adult with a diabetic emergency
Assess and manage an adult with an altered mental status
Assess and manage an adult with a drug overdose
Assess and manage an adult having an anaphylactic reaction
Assess and manage an adult having a seizure
Assess and manage an adult with abdominal pain
Assess and manage an adult having a behavioral emergency
Assess and manage an adult following a near drowning / submersion incident
Assess and manage an adult with upper or lower GI bleeding
Assess and manage an adult with heat exposure
Assess and manage an adult who has been poisoned
Assess and manage an adult with an electrical injury / lightning strike
Assess and manage an adult having an allergic reaction
Assess and manage an adult with a headache
Assess and manage an adult with an infection
Assess and manage an adult who has a complaint related to substance abuse
Assess and manage an adult with flu-like symptoms
Assess and manage an adult with cold exposure
Assess and manage an adult with a communicable disease
Assess and manage an adult with a preexisting mental illness
Assess and manage an adult with animal bites or insect sting(s)
Assess and manage an adult with an endocrine disorder other than diabetes
Assess and manage an adult who has a blood disorder
Assess and manage a patient with an obstetric emergency
Assess and manage a patient in labor
Assess and manage a patient with childbirth in progress
Assess and manage an adult with a gynecological emergency
Assess and manage a patient who is pregnant, with no obstetric emergency
Restrain a violent patient
VII.
COURSE METHODOLOGY:
This course will primarily utilize a problem-based approach. Lecture, discussion,
skill demonstration, simulation, practical scenarios, and other appropriate
methodologies may also be utilized as appropriate to the course objectives.
VIII. GRADING
Students will be required to complete written exams, quizzes, presentations,
workbook, and/or homework assignments at the times designated by the course
instructor. Late assignments will be considered for half credit.
The student will also be graded on his/her performance of the competency based
skills. A grade of “S” will be recorded for satisfactory performance and a grade of
“U” will be recorded for unsatisfactory performance.
Grading will be accorded using the following schedule:
A=
90 - 100
B=
80 - 89
F=
0 - 79
Honesty and integrity are major elements in professional behavior and are
expected of each health sciences student. Cheating is considered unacceptable
behavior within all health sciences courses. Students having academic difficulties
should seek guidance assistance from the instructor, academic advisor, or college
counselor.
A student observed or found to be cheating on a test or assignment in any health
sciences course will be given a “zero” on the test or assignment. A written report
of the incident, signed by the instructor and the student, will be placed in the
student’s file. This notice will remain on file and in effect for the remainder of the
student’s enrollment in the health sciences division. Should a second incident of
cheating occur in any health sciences division course, the student will be given a
failing grade for the course and will be dismissed from the health sciences
division for one year. The “zero” grade for dishonesty will not be used as the drop
grade in a course in which a drop grade option is given.
IX.
COURSE OUTLINE:
At the beginning of the quarter, instructors will pass out a class schedule that lists
all class meetings. The topics indicated below will be covered.
Respiratory Emergencies
Cardiovascular Emergencies
Neurologic Emergencies
Endocrine Emergencies
Allergic Reactions
Gastrointestinal Emergencies
Renal and Urologic Emergencies
Toxicology: Substance Abuse and Poisoning
Hematologic Emergencies
Environmental Emergencies
Infectious and Communicable Diseases
Behavioral Emergencies
Gynecologic Emergencies
Obstetrics
X.
OTHER REQUIRED TEXTS, SOFTWARE, AND MATERIALS:
The student must have access to a computer and software meeting the current
requirements listed in the Online Courses section at www.sscc.edu
XI.
EVALUATION:
There will be a total of four 100 point examinations including a comprehensive
final exam. All exams may contain material from earlier in the course/program.
Students are expected to achieve a score of at least 80 on each exam and must
achieve this minimum score on all exams and the comprehensive final exam.
Students who achieve a score of less than 80 on an exam may complete up to two
retests of the exam for a maximum score of 80. All retests must be scheduled with
the instructor outside of regular class time and must be completed within five
business days of notification of exam results. Students will have one retest
attempt to achieve a passing score of 80 on the comprehensive final exam. Any
student not achieving at least 80 on ALL exams will fail the course.
Quizzes, presentations, workbook, and/or homework assignments will be given at
the instructor’s discretion. No retests will be offered on these assignments.
An “S” grade is required on the evaluation of each skill discussed and
demonstrated. Failure to achieve an “S” grade within three attempts or within the
allotted time frame will result in a “U” grade for the skill and an “F” for the
course, regardless of the theory grade achieved. If the student fails to attend a
scheduled skill evaluation session without notification of the instructor, this
absence will be evaluated as one unsuccessful skill attempt.
The final course grade will be calculated as follows:
Exams
(60%)
Quizzes and/or presentations (25%)
Homework and/or workbook (15%)
XII.
SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS:
To meet the objectives of the course, students must attend all scheduled classes.
At the beginning of the quarter, instructors will pass out a class schedule that lists
all class meetings. If a student must miss a class due to extenuating
circumstances, then the student is expected to call and inform the instructor by
either talking with the instructor or leaving a message should the instructor not be
available.
Students will be allowed two class absences. Unexcused absences over two times
will result in a drop of one letter grade from the final grade, i.e. the third absence
would reduce a final grade of “A” to a “B.” Two instances of significant tardiness
or leaving early will be considered to be equivalent to an absence for purposes of
this calculation.
Any student who misses a scheduled competency, either demonstration or checkoff, must make an appointment with the instructor within one week of return to
school to make up this portion of class. Failure to do so will result in a “U” for the
competency, therefore, failure for the course. It is the student’s responsibility to
make these arrangements.
Note: Work submitted in this class may be seen by others. Others may see your
work when being distributed, during group project work, or if it is chosen for
demonstration purposes. Other instructors may also see you work during the
evaluation/feedback process. There is also a possibility that your papers may be
submitted electronically to other entities to determine if references are cited
appropriately.
Need for assistance: If you have any condition or situation which will make it
difficult for you to carry out the work as outlined, please notify me as soon as
possible. Students with disabilities may contact the Disabilities Service Office,
Central Campus at 800-628-7722 or 937-393-3431.