Southern State Community College
Curriculum Committee –April, 2012
EMTP 2220 – Paramedic Theory & Practice II
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I.
COURSE TITLE:
Paramedic Theory & Practice II
COURSE NUMBER: 2220
II.
CATALOG PREFIX: EMTP
PREREQUISITE(S): EMTP 2210
EMTP 2211
COREQUISITE(S): EMTP 2221
III.
CREDIT HOURS: 6
LECTURE HOURS: 2.5
LABORATORY HOURS: 3.5 (2 contact) OBSERVATION HOURS: 0
IV.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
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 as well as pediatric patient emergencies.
V.
ADOPTED TEXT(S):
Emergency Care in the Streets,
6th Edition
By: Caroline, Nancy L.
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
ISBN: 978-0-7637-9509-2
Emergency Care in the Streets Student Workbook,
6th Edition
By: Caroline, Nancy L.
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
ISBN:
JBTest Prep: Paramedic Success
By:
Rahm, S.
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Paramedic Interactive
By:
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Bundle ISBN: 9780763775223
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Basic Arrhythmias
7th Edition
By: Walraven, Gail
Brady / Prentice Hall, Publisher
ISBN: 0-13-500238-9
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Provider Manual
Worldpoint ECC, Inc.
ISBN# 978-1-61669-010-6
VI.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Assess and manage an adult with a cardiac rhythm disturbance
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
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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
Assess and manage a child in respiratory distress
Assess and manage a child with major trauma
Assess and manage a child in cardiac arrest
Assess and manage a child in shock
Assess and manage a child having a seizure
Assess and manage a child with dehydration
Assess and manage a child with a fever
Assess and manage a child with suspected abuse or neglect
Assess and manage a child with minor trauma
Assess and manage a child with a communicable disease
VII.
COURSE METHODOLOGY:
Lecture, discussion, skill demonstration, simulation, practical scenarios, and other
appropriate methodologies may 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 Must repeat the program starting with EMTP 1110
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
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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.
Electrophysiology
Waves and Measurements
Analyzing EKG Rhythm Strips
Cardiovascular Emergencies
Respiratory 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
SAMPLE OUTLINE*
EMTP 2220
Week 1
Rhythm Interpretation
Rhythm Interpretation cont’d
Week 2
Rhythm Interpretation cont’d
Rhythm Interpretation cont’d
Week 3
Cardiovascular Emergencies
Cardiovascular Emergencies cont’d
Week 4
Cardiovascular Emergencies cont’d
Cardiovascular Emergencies cont’d
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Week 5
EXAM 1
Respiratory Emergencies
Week 6
Respiratory Emergencies cont’d
Allergic Reactions
Week 7
EXAM 2
Neurologic Emergencies
Week 8
Endocrine Emergencies
Toxicology: Substance Abuse and Poisoning
Week 9
Toxicology: Substance Abuse and Poisoning cont’d
Environmental Emergencies
Week 10
Behavioral Emergencies
Hematologic Emergencies
Week 11
Infectious and Communicable Diseases
EXAM 3
Week 12
Gynecologic Emergencies
Obstetrics
Week 13
Obstetrics cont’d
Neonatology
Week 14
EXAM 4
Pediatrics
Week 15
Pediatrics cont’d
Pediatrics cont’d
Week 16
Final Exam
*Instructor reserves the right to organize work to meet the objectives of the course.
X.
OTHER REQUIRED TEXTS, SOFTWARE, AND MATERIALS:
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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 five 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, and must
retake EMTP 1110.
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 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
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this calculation. You will be expected to pass a quiz in return to school for the
information you missed.
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.
XIII. OTHER INFORMATION
FERPA: 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.
DISABILITIES: 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.