Paramedicine III.

Catalog description

This course will be taught to the National EMS Education Standards for Paramedics. After completion of the course the student will have an understanding of pathophysiology as it pertains to cellular changes in response to stressors. The understanding of what happens when the cellular system can no longer maintain homeostasis is a key component of patient evaluation and treatment. Medication administration includes fluids and electrolytes—balanced and imbalanced—and the processes of osmosis and diffusion, discusses the various types of IV solutions used in the prehospital setting and the techniques of IV therapy and intraosseous infusion. Describes the mathematical principles used in pharmacology and for calculating medication doses (bolus and maintenance infusion). Paramedics administer medication in different forms and a discussion of these routes for administering medications. Childbirth and pregnancy are normally occurring states, but they are not without potential complications, including maternal death and fetal death. With the advent of modern medicine, maternal and infant mortality rates have been significantly reduced, and close medical monitoring usually discovers problems well before childbirth. Finally students should be able to recognize behaviors that are associated with risk to providers, the patient, or others. They should be able to discuss medical/legal concerns of the treatment and transport of the patient having a psychiatric emergency. Students should be able to identify situations when restraints may be justified and whether chemical or physical restraint is the preferred method. Discuss potential causes of behavioral emergencies and medications that may be used in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Describe the assessment process and safe management of the patient having a psychiatric emergency. The attendance policy must be followed and completion of this course with a final grade of B- or better must be achieved in order to advance in the PAC program. Fall. Prerequisites: ENG 098 , RDG 098 and FYE 101 or placement; current State or National EMT or Advanced EMT Certification from another Accredited EMT Training Program; Paramedicine program corequisites: HCC 201 , HCC 202 ; Paramedic Technology certificate corequisites: BIO 152 , HCC 201 , HCC 202 .