Revised Fall 2008-2009
SYLLABUS
EMP 203
3 Semester Credit Hours
Cardiovascular Patient Management
4 Contact Hours
Course Description
This course relates pathophysiology and assessment findings to the formulation of field
impressions and implementation of treatment plans for specific cardiovascular conditions.
Contents areas include: assessment of the cardiovascular patient, pathophysiology of
cardiovascular disease and techniques of management including appropriate
pharmacologic agents and electrical therapy. Upon course completion, students will
have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard
Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic and requirements set forth by the Alabama
Department of Public Health. CORE
Prerequisite
Admission to the EMT-Paramedic Program, EMP 199
Course Textbook, Manuals, or Other Required Materials
Bledsoe, Bryan E., Robert S. Porter, and Richard A. Cherry. Essentials of Paramedic
Care. 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, 2007.
Bledsoe, Bryan E., Robert S. Porter, and Richard A. Cherry. Essentials of Paramedic
Care. 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, 2007. Workbook.
Walraven, Gail, Basic Arrhythmias. 5th ed. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, 1999
American Heart Association. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Manual. American
Heart Association, 2001.
Optional (recommended) Textbook- Medical Dictionary
Course Learning Outcomes
A.
B.
The student will be knowledgeable in pharmacological treatment of patients with
cardiac problems.
The student will be knowledgeable in electrical treatment of patients with cardiac
problems.
Outline of Course Topics
A.
B.
C.
Assessment of the Cardiovascular Patient
Management of Cardiovascular Emergencies
1.
Basic Life Support
2.
Advanced Life Support
3.
Vagal Maneuvers
4.
Precordial Thump
5.
Pharmacological management
6.
Defibrillation
7.
Emergency Synchronized Cardioversion
8.
Transcutaneous Cardiac Pacing
9.
Carotid Sinus Massage
Managing Specific Cardiac Emergencies
Methods of Instruction
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B.
C.
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E.
Lectures
Demonstration
Supervised Practice
Role Play
Audio/Visual Presentations
Evaluation and Assessment
A.
B.
C.
Attendance
Course Grade Assessment
Students who successfully complete this course must accumulate a minimum of
750 of 1000 possible points during the semester. Additionally, the student must
pass the following on a Pass/Fail basis: Practical skills and behavioral
competencies.
Departmental Assessment of Learning Outcomes
1.
In a designated lab exercise, the instructor will evaluate the student’s
ability to correctly administer pharmacological agents to a cardiac patient.
2.
In a designated lab exercise, instructor will evaluate the student’s ability to
correctly apply electrical therapy to a cardiac patient.
Use of Assessment Findings
During the Fall In-service of the year following a scheduled review of this course,
a committee will review all course assessment materials submitted by the
instructors and division chair. The committee will send a report of any
recommended curriculum changes to the division chair, who will then submit
them to the Curriculum Committee. Upon approval by the Curriculum
Committee, a copy will be filed with the Office of Institutional Planning and
Assessment.
Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered. Students who are
unable to attend class regularly, regardless of the reason or circumstance, should
withdraw from that class before poor attendance interferes with the student’s ability to
achieve the objectives required in the course. Withdrawal from class can affect eligibility
for federal financial aid.
Statement on Discrimination/Harassment
The College and the Alabama State Board of Education are committed to providing both
employment and educational environments free of harassment or discrimination related to
an individual’s race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Such
harassment is a violation of State Board of Education policy. Any practice or behavior
that constitutes harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated.
Statement of Adherence to ADA Guidelines
Instructors will adhere to the Americans With Disabilities Act and/or Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act (1973) and will publish the following statement on course outlines
given to students at the beginning if each semester: “Any individual who qualifies for
reasonable accommodations under the Americans With Disabilities Act or Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act (1973) should notify the instructor immediately.”