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ECON 1023 - Microeconomics

1. Antitrust and Regulation.
2. Consumer Choice Theory.
3. Economies in Transition.
4. Environmental Economics.
5. Growth and the Less-Developed Countries.
6. Income Distribution, Poverty, and Discrimination.
7. International Trade and Finance.
8. Labor Markets.
9. Market Demand and Supply.
10. Markets in Action.
11. Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly.
12. Monopoly.
13. Perfect Competition.
14. Price Elasticity of Demand and Supply.
15. Production Costs.

1. Describe poverty, antipoverty programs, and welfare reform proposals.
2. Describe how governments attempt to correct market failure.
3. Analyze the arguments for and against trade protectionism
4. Articulate how the demand and supply curves for labor determine the wage rate in a perfectly competitive labor market.
5. Describe characteristics of industrially advanced countries (IACs) and characteristics of less developed countries (LDCs).
6. Explain the law of diminishing returns.
7. Analyze the law of demand and supply.
8. Explain the impact of a price ceiling and a price floor set in a market by the government.
9. Differentiate between a short-run and long-run production function.
10. Explain the meaning of consumer equilibrium
11. Relate price elasticity to the total revenue curve.
12. Describe market failure.
13. Calculate the price elasticity of a demand curve using the mid-points formula.

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ECON 2021 - Statistics for Business and Economics

1. Comparisons Involving Means
2. Comparisons Involving Proportions and a Test of Independence
3. Continuous Probability Distributions.
4. Data and Statistics.
5. Descriptive Statistics: Numerical Measures
6. Descriptive Statistics: Tabular and Graphical Presentations
7. Discrete Probability Distributions
8. Hypothesis Tests
9. Interval Estimation
10. Introduction to Probability
11. Multiple Regression
12. Sampling and Sampling Distributions
13. Simple Linear Regression

1. Explain the differences between the regression model, the regression equation, and the estimated regression equation
2. Perform regression analysis to develop an equation that estimates mathematically how two variables are related
3. Explain how the analysis of variance procedure can be used to determine if the means of more than two populations are equal
4. Analyze the difference between two population means when the samples are independent and when the samples are matched
5. Compute probabilities using a normal probability distribution. Understand the role of the standard normal distribution in this process
6. Discuss the role probability information plays in the decision making process
7. Formulate and test hypotheses about a population mean and/or a population proportion
8. Interpret tabular summarization procedures for quantitative data such as: frequency and relative frequency distributions, cumulative frequency and cumulative relative frequency distributions
9. Interpret summarization procedures for qualitative data such as : frequency and relative frequency distributions, bar graphs and pie charts

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EDUC 1000 - Education Field Experience

1. Collaboration, ethics, and relationships Schools as organizations within the larger community Data practices Community resources
2. Communication Verbal and nonverbal communication Cultural and gender differences in communication Listening
3. Diverse learners Community and cultural norms Differences in students approaches to learning and performance Multiple perspectives
4. Learning environments School climate Intrinsic motivation Self-esteem

1. apply educational theory and practice through community school experiences.
2. describe how a students environment outside of school, including community environments, health and economic conditions, may influence student life and learning.
3. describe factors and situations that are likely to promote or diminish a students self-motivation.
4. apply different motivational strategies that are likely to encourage continuous development of individual learner abilities.
5. apply effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques.
6. describe a students learning differences or needs regarding time and circumstances for work, tasks assigned, communication, and response modes.
7. describe learning environments that contribute to the self-esteem of all persons and to positive interpersonal relations.

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EDUC 1020 - Portfolios I for Educators

1. Digital Teaching Portfolio Process Framing portfolio around standards/competencies Collecting artifacts Selecting artifacts Reflection- Develop and promote metacognitive awareness and critical thinking
2. Field Experience Roles and Responsibilities of teachers and paraprofessionals Describe the school setting Collaboration with personnel
3. Portfolios What is a Portfolio? What is a Standards-Based Portfolio? What are the advantages? What are the benefits?
4. Technology Functions of electronic portfolio Organization- Naming files Equipment- Uploading files and photos

1. define the meaning and purpose behind Teacher Standards and Paraeducator Competencies.
2. select professional material (artifacts) to be stored in their portfolios.
3. describe the advantages and benefits of an electronic portfolio.
4. collect professional material (artifacts) to be stored in their portfolios.
5. collaborate with support personnel.
6. demonstrate competency in using technology.
7. demonstrate knowledge and skill with educational technologies.
8. demonstrate reflection on professional material (artifacts) to be stored in their portfolios.
9. describe procedures and processes of a school setting.
10. identify the various roles and responsibilities of a teacher.

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EDUC 1021 - Portfolios II for Educators

1. Evaluating professional portfolios
2. Revising teaching portfolios
3. Collecting and evaluating portfolio content
4. Reflecting on artifacts
5. Evaluating educational philosophy statement
6. Visual appearance of teaching portfolios
7. Characteristics of high-quality professional portfolios

1. describe specific strengths and weaknesses regarding standards or competencies completed in Portfolios
2. complete a minimum of 30 new competencies/standards
3. apply a rubric to evaluate portfolios.
4. demonstrate communication skills by reviewing two portfolios.
5. apply a rubric to their own portfolios.
6. apply strategies to improve subsections in their portfolios.

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EDUC 1025 - Education Standards

1. Why high standards for Minnesotas schools? History need for accountability Schools Teachers Students
2. Federal Legislation No Child Left Behind (ESEA) Federal legislation and how it impacts Minnesota schools
3. How to meet the needs of a diverse student population
4. Testing and assessment
5. How to collect credible evidence of instructional effectiveness
6. Research assessment best practices
7. Exploring academic standards currently used in Minnesota schools
8. Student Efolio

1. describe the need for high standards for Minnesotas schools.
2. compare and contrast testing and assessment practices used in Minnesota schools.
3. describe current K-12 education standards.
4. analyze how Minnesota schools are being held accountable for student learning.
5. examine socioeconomic status, inherited aptitude, cultural background, student affect, and the possible effects they may have on a childs standardized test performance.
6. identify assessment best practices.

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EDUC 1045 - Orientation to Education

1. The Teaching Profession Learning to teach
2. Historical and Philosophical Foundations Historical development of education Pioneers in education Philosophical roots
3. Social Foundations Multicultural education Ethical and legal issues Governmental funding
4. Curricular Foundations Curriculum and instruction Individual student needs Community of learning Technology
5. Assessment Foundations Formal and informal Standards-based

1. describe the daily world of teachers and students from a teacher¿s perspective.
2. describe the elements that shape the foundations of the American education system i.e. historical, philosophical, legal, and financial.
3. demonstrate an understanding of the structure, culture, and curriculum of a K-12 public school through structured field experience.
4. define terminology related to the field of education.
5. apply learning styles theory in supporting instructional practices.
6. apply ethical practices for confidential communication about students.
7. describe the challenges and expectations of various learning environments.
8. describe the areas of exceptionality in learning, including learning disabilities, perceptual difficulties, and special physical or mental challenges, gifts, and talents.
9. apply different motivational strategies that are likely to encourage continuous development of individual learner abilities.

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EDUC 1050 - Reading and Study Skills Education Strategies

1. Multi-sensory Modalities Auditory Visual Kinesthetic Read/Write Multiple Intelligences
2. Gathering and Recording of Data Rubrics Reflection
3. Methods of Reading Instruction Literature Circles
4. Instructional Strategies for Teaching Reading Phonemic Awareness Phonics Fluency Vocabulary Building Comprehension oMonitoring Comprehension Background Knowledge Questioning Visualizing and Inferring Determining Importance Summarizing and Synthesizing
5. Study Skills Strategies Organization Outlining Mapping Reciting Note Taking Test Taking SQ3R (Survey, Questions, Read, Recite, Review) KWL (What you KNOW, WHAT you want to know, What you have LEARNED)

1. explain what scientific research says about how children learn to read.
2. explain the foundations of reading comprehension.
3. examine the five areas of reading instruction: phonemic awareness, phonic, fluency, vocabulary, and text comprehension.
4. identify sensory modalities to learning.
5. apply sensory modalities to literacy instruction.
6. select developmental, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive text.
7. utilize available resources (including technology) for supporting instruction in the subject of reading.
8. create lesson plans related to reading comprehension strategies.
9. teach reading comprehension strategies to K-12 students.
10. observe and participate in a variety of reading methodologies.
11. assess reading comprehension.

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EDUC 1060 - Teaching English Language Learners

1. Exposure to learning a new language; gestures across cultures
2. Introduction to cultures, cultural values, cultural styles of learning, culture shock, post traumatic stress, and implications for the classroom
3. Worldwide refugee migration; geography and history of immigration in the US.
4. English linguistics: grammar, orthography, etc
5. Various theories and methods of learning language, including listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary skills; content-based instruction
6. Literacy, first language second language issues, basic English conversational skills (BICS) and cognitive academic language proficiency (CALP), the gap
7. Types of ELL (English Language Learner) programs, roles of paraeducators and educators
8. Strategies for paraeducators and educators to use: guiding principles and practice
9. Errors and interlanguage, codeswitching
10. Adapting for various levels of language proficiency and learning styles
11. Thinking skills and academic language
12. Verbal and non-verbal communication in the classroom
13. Games for learning language
14. Technology resources: ESOL on the world wide web
15. Assessment techniques; documentation of learner progress
16. Strategies for working with students, aides, teachers, and schools

1. describe common challenges of learning a new language.
2. adapt speaking styles according to audience, situation, and topic.
3. evaluate various TESOL web sites.
4. analyze learned strategies and field experience.
5. synthesize information about cultures currently represented in Minnesota and their value systems, compared with one¿s own.
6. compare a variety of sound and writing systems in world languages to those of American English.
7. identify countries where refugees and immigrants come from and go to, including the United States.
8. explain the different kinds of language competencies, social and academic, and various routes to language acquisition.
9. explain bilingual education and English Only principles and practices.
10. apply principles of language learning to classroom exercises.
11. create a resource collection of strategies, techniques, and information about language, cultures, and cultural values to use in the classroom.

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EDUC 1070 - Mathematics Education Strategies

1. Current Standards for Mathematics Education NCTM Standards Minnesota Department of Education Standards
2. Manipulatives Use manipulatives to explain and develop mathematical concepts and skills Base ten blocks Fraction bars and fraction circles Square tiles Cubes Geoboards Counters Pattern blocks Geometric models Hundred charts Snap cubes Rulers, protractors, and other measuring devices Attribute blocks Algebra tiles Dot paper Household items
3. Construct manipulatives to use with children
4. Mathematical Games Use mathematical games to reinforce concepts and skills Adapt mathematical games to a variety of skill levels Construct mathematical games to use with children
5. Cooperative Group Activities Engage children through the use of group activities Choose projects and activities that will make mathematics more meaningful to children Adapt projects and activities to a variety of skill levels
6. Learning Styles Determine a child’s strongest learning style Choose materials that teach to that style of learning
7. Sensory Modalities Match sensory modalities with activities Extend activities to include more modalities
8. Error Analysis Determine common errors made by students in mathematics Learn techniques to help correct these errors

1. apply math strategies to aid K-6 students who struggle with a particular mathematics skills by using a variety of approaches and strategies.
2. demonstrate the use of various games, activities, manipulatives, and technologies in supporting K-6 mathematics instruction.
3. apply appropriate sensory modalities and learning style techniques in supporting K-6 mathematics instruction.
4. describe where a particular mathematical topic or skill fits into the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards and into the Minnesota Department of Education Mathematics Standards.
5. describe portfolio artifacts of various games, activities, manipulatives, and strategies, including organized instructions, that can be used when supporting students in a K-6 mathematics classroom.
6. use terminology related to the instruction of math.
7. demonstrate appropriate attitudes and language suitable for working with all students including special needs students, students at risk, English language learners, and gifted and talented students.
8. demonstrate the ability to monitor and adjust math strategies in response to learner feedback.

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EDUC 2025 - Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms

1. Student Diversity in Context Cultural diversity in America¿s schools Views of culture and education Educational approaches to student cultural diversity
2. The Roots of Diversity Language and communication Language, culture, and cognition
3. The Educational Response Preparation, assessment, and characteristics of the effective teacher Effective instructional strategies for teaching linguistically and culturally diverse students

1. describe the complexity of a diverse student population in the nation and in schools.
2. apply instructional strategies to meet the needs of a culturally diverse population.
3. describe minority family attitudes, academic expectations, and treatment in schools.
4. apply strategies that will create a welcoming school climate for a culturally diverse population of students.
5. describe past and current issues for specific public school minority populations.
6. describe the achievement gap between minority and dominant-culture students.
7. define the role of a classroom teacher in a culturally diverse school.
8. define terminology related to instructional strategies for a diverse population of students.

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EDUC 2040 - Classroom Management

1. Research strategies for classroom management:
   1. What is classroom management?
   2. Models of discipline
2. Classroom conduct, procedures for classroom routines:
   1. Establishing standards for appropriate behavior
   2. Rules and consequences
3. Fostering cooperation and preventing discipline problems:
   1. Strategies for interacting with students
   2. Ways to communicate with parents
4. Interaction of paraeducator and teacher
5. Motivating students to engage in learning activities:
   1. Motivating, directing, and monitoring Engagement
   2. Designing and conducting engaging learning activities
6. Off-task behaviors:
   1. Modifying off-task behavior patterns
   2. Develop strategies to exchange off-task behavior patterns with on-task behavior patterns
7. Personal model of classroom management:
   1. Determining one¿s own management system
   2. Incorporating classroom management strategies into your style
8. Techniques for setting up effective learning environments:
   1. Preparing for the school year
   2. Organizing the classroom and materials
9. Understanding and managing diverse students :
   1. Sources of student diversity
   2. Creating an inclusive, multicultural classroom

1. describe theories and instructional applications of classroom management.
2. demonstrate problem solving/decision making skills through reflective practice and collaborating with others.
3. apply effective communication in classroom exercises.
4. describe ways to create a climate of openness, inquiry, and support in the classroom.
5. describe the Core Instructional Competencies for Minnesota Paraprofessionals in the area of Managing Student Behavior and Social Interaction Skills.
6. develop creative strategies that will motivate students to learn.
7. employ appropriate strategies to manage student behavior.
8. demonstrate the principles of effective classroom management through the use of strategies that promote positive relationships, cooperation, and purposeful learning in the classroom
9. describe the relationship between educators and paraeducators.

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EDUC 2050 - Legal Issues in Education

1. Legal framework within which public schools operate
2. Instruction and curriculum issues School vouchers Charter schools
3. Religion in public schools
4. Constitutional rights of students in public schools
5. Due process rights of students
6. Privacy rights of public school students and their parents
7. Legal requirements for individuals with disabilities
8. School liability and teachers duty of care
9. Discrimination in employment issues
10. Rights and freedoms of public school teachers
11. Teacher employment issues involving tenure, dismissal, etc.

1. identify the sources of law which regulate education.
2. describe conduct and circumstances which have the potential to create legal action.
3. describe the legal rights of students.

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EDUC 2055 - Strategies for Teaching Writing

1. Sentence-building skills Identify parts of speech and parts of sentences Recognize basic mistakes in grammar Identify incorrect spelling of common words Recognize errors in punctuation
2. Students and the writing process Prewriting Drafting Revising Editing
3. Educator Support Understand assessment Access/create rubrics Recognize age/grade distinctions Individual tutoring
4. Classroom experience Role playing in the classroom Off-campus practicum/field experience (optional)

1. demonstrate the use of instructional writing strategies to support and reinforce the instruction of students in writing.
2. apply effective developmental, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive instructional writing strategies that support student success in critical thinking and writing.
3. use resources (including technology) to address the needs of a wide variety of students.
4. use terminology related to the instruction of writing.
5. describe how the Minnesota Standards and Testing direct the teaching of writing in Minnesota.
6. demonstrate the ability to monitor and adjust writing strategies in response to learner feedback.

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EDUC 2070 - Special Education Issues for Educators

1. Foundations of Special Education
   1. Historical
   2. Philosophical
   3. Legal
2. Characteristics of Exceptional Learners
   1. Special Education Categories/Designations
3. Special Education Processes and Procedures
   1. Identification
   2. Evaluation
   3. Placement
   4. Individualized Education Plans
4. Roles and Responsibilities of the Classroom Teacher and the Paraeducator
   1. Instructional Support
   2. Behavioral Support
   3. Assessment Activities
   4. Data Privacy
5. Family and Cultural Considerations
   1. Diversity and Special Education
   2. Parents, Families and the Impact of Disabilities

1. implement activities suggested by students Individual Education Plan.
2. describe the philosophical, historical, and legal foundations of special education.
3. define terminology related to special education.
4. describe the characteristics of exceptional learners and associated disabilities
5. describe special education processes and procedures: identification, evaluation, and placement.
6. apply methods of data collection, observation, and documentation under the direction of a special education professional.
7. define the concept of least restrictive environment.
8. demonstrate an awareness of issues and challenges of parents and families of children with disabilities.
9. demonstrate an awareness of issues related to cultural diversity and special education.
10. describe the concepts put forth in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to working with children with exceptionalities.
11. describe the process of developing an Individual Education Plan and its contents.
12. describe the role of professionalism and confidentiality in education including data privacy.
13. list the continuum of services available to students with disabilities.

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EMS 1010 - AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider (CPR)

1. Introduction Basics of CPR Professionalism Legal Issues
2. Physiology and diseases of the cardiovascular system Heart Attack Angina Types of strokes Cardiac Arrest Heart Disease and Stroke Risk Factors Reducing Risk Factors Adult Chain of Survival Pediatric Chain of Survival
3. Infection Control during class Cleaning of manikins Barrier device options
4. Adult one rescuer CPR Chest Compressions Airway and Breathing Breaths with masks Compressions and Breaths Assessment One rescuer adult CPR Adult Rescue breathing with bag mask Scenarios
5. Advanced Airway
6. Advanced airway CPR
7. Advanced airway introduction
8. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) AED introduction Using the AED trainer AED special situations Adult one rescuer CPR with AED Adult two rescuer CPR with AED Child one rescuer CPR with AED Child two rescuer CPR with AED Scenarios
9. Infant CPR
10. Breaths with masks
11. Chest compressions
12. Child one rescuer CPR Chest Compressions Breaths with masks Compressions and breaths Differences between adult and pediatric CPR One rescuer child CPR Scenarios
13. Compressions and breaths
14. One rescuer infant CPR
15. Rescue breathing with bag mask
16. Scenarios
17. Two rescuer infant CPR
18. Adult/child choking responsive
19. Adult/child choking unresponsive
20. Agonal Gasps
21. Choking
22. Cricoid pressure
23. Infant choking responsive
24. Infant choking unresponsive
25. Introduction and recognition
26. Jaw Thrust
27. Personal protection
28. Recovery Position
29. Scene safety
30. Special Considerations

1. describe the steps of CPR.
2. perform CPR using an AED.
3. perform relief of choking.
4. practice infection control.
5. discuss personal practices relative to the responsibility of personal safety.
6. maintain professionalism in the care of the cardiac patient.
7. describe the signs and actions for severe airway obstruction in the responsive and unresponsive victim.
8. describe the links in the Chain of Survival.
9. describe the signs of 4 common life-threatening emergencies in adults.
10. describe all of the risk factors for heart disease and stroke.
11. discuss legal issues of CPR.
12. activate the emergency response system.
13. perform breaths for adult, child, and infant victims using various methods.
14. perform compressions for adult, child and infant victims.

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EMS 1015 - Emergency Medical Responder

1. Airway Airway Management Healthcare Provide CPR
2. EMS Operations Lifting and Moving Patients Transport Operations Vehicle Extrication and Special Rescue Incident Management
3. Medical Medical Emergencies Poisoning and Substance Abuse Behavioral Emergencies Environmental Emergencies
4. Patient Assessment Scene Size-Up Primary Assessment History Taking Secondary Assessment Reassessment
5. Preparatory EMS Systems Workforce Safety and Wellness Medical, Legal and Ethical Issues Communications and Documentation The Human Body
6. Special Patient Populations Childbirth Pediatric Emergencies Geriatric Emergencies
7. Trauma Bleeding, Shock and Soft Tissue Injuries Injuries to Muscles and Bones

1. apply knowledge (fundamental depth, foundational breadth) of general anatomy and physiology to assure a patent airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration while awaiting additional EMS response for patients of all ages.
2. recognize and manage life threats based on simple assessment findings for a patient with special needs while awaiting additional emergency response.
3. recognize and manage life threats based on assessment findings of a patient with a medical emergency while awaiting additional emergency response.
4. use scene information and simple patient assessment findings to identify and manage immediate life threats and injuries within the scope of practice of the emergency medical responder (EMR).
5. use simple knowledge of the emergency medical services (EMS) system, safety/well-being of the emergency medical responder (EMR), and medical/legal issues at the scene of an emergency while awaiting a higher level of care.
6. use simple knowledge to recognize and manage life threats based on assessment findings for an acutely injured patient while awaiting additional emergency medical response.
7. use simple knowledge of shock and respiratory compromise to respond to life threats.

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EMS 1017 - Emergency Medical Responder - Refresher

1. Airway Airway Management Healthcare Provider CPR
2. EMS Operations Lifting and Moving Patients Transport Operations Vehicle Extrication and Special Rescue Incident Management
3. Medical Medical Emergencies Poisoning and Substance Abuse Behavioral & Environmental Emergen
4. Patient Assessment Scene Size-Up Primary Assessment & Secondary Assessment History Taking & Reassessment
5. Preparatory EMS Systems Workforce Safety and Wellness Medical, Legal and Ethical Issues Communications & Documentation The Human Body
6. Special Patient Populations Childbirth Pediatric & Geriatric Emergencies
7. Trauma Bleeding, Shock and Soft Tissue Injuries Injuries to Muscles and Bones

1. apply knowledge (fundamental depth, foundational breadth) of general anatomy and physiology to assure a patent airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration while awaiting additional EMS response for patients of all ages.
2. use simple knowledge of shock and respiratory compromise to respond to life threats.
3. recognize and manage life threats based on assessment findings of a patient with a medical emergency while awaiting additional emergency response.
4. use simple knowledge of the emergency medical services (EMS) system, safety/well-being of the emergency medical responder (EMR), and medical/legal issues at the scene of an emergency while awaiting a higher level of care.
5. recognize and manage life threats based on simple assessment findings for a patient with special needs while awaiting additional emergency response.
6. use simple knowledge to recognize and manage life threats based on assessment findings for an acutely injured patient while awaiting additional emergency medical response.

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EMS 1025 - EMS Interventions I

1. Affective Classroom attire HIPAA compliance OSHA compliance Punctuality
2. Patient Assessment & Management Anatomy and physiology Pathophysiology Epidemiology Health screening Standing operating procedures / guidelines Assess patients of all ages Manage patient care - both medical and trauma
3. Professionalism Integrity Empathy Self-motivation Appearance/personal hygiene Self-confidence Communication Time-management Teamwork/diplomacy Respect Patient advocacy Careful delivery of service
4. Psychomotor Skills Basic life support skills Intravenous (IV) setup Basic and advanced assessment Oxygenation and ventilation Airway Management Invasive procedures set up (i.e. chest decompression, Intravenous (IV) infusion, Intraosseous (IO) infusion, blood glucose, surgical airway) Limb and chest lead placement Cardiac rhythms Medications Standard precautions Documentation Therapeutic communication Scene leadership Scene safety

1. demonstrate BLS skills and procedures.
2. identify common medical terms.
3. write a patient care report (PCR).
4. navigate to a given location.
5. demonstrate airway management and procedures.
6. demonstrate use of Standard Precautions.
7. describe pathophysiology of illness or injury.
8. discuss response to hazardous materials incident.
9. effectively communicate in a manner that is culturally sensitive and intended to improve the patient outcome.
10. explain medication doses, routes, and administration.
11. identify and interpret EKG (Electrocardiogram) rhythms.
12. perform lifting techniques.
13. place chest and limb lead electrodes.
14. select hospital according to patient condition.
15. set up advanced life support invasive equipment through scenario-based assessments.

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EMS 1026 - EMS Interventions II

1. Affective Uniform policy HIPAA compliance OSHA compliance Punctuality Comply with clinical guidelines
2. Decision making Evaluation Modification Reassessment
3. Patient Assessment & Management Anatomy and physiology Pathophysiology Epidemiology Health screening Standing operating procedures Assess patients of all ages Manage patient care - both medical and trauma Participate in care of patient Participate under supervision of preceptor and/or faculty
4. Practicum Orientation Daily log of practicum experiences Review of practicum goals and objectives Required evaluations and checklists Student evaluation of the practicum
5. Professionalism Integrity Empathy Self-motivation Appearance/personal hygiene Self-confidence Communication Time-management Teamwork/diplomacy Respect Patient advocacy Careful delivery of service
6. Psychomotor skills Airway and breathing Basic life support skills Advanced life support skills Medical and trauma assessments Pharmacologic interventions Medical/Cardiac care Trauma care
7. Record keeping Data collection
8. Skills Development Perform basic life support skills IV setup Manage ABC¿s Apply EKG leads Interpret rhythms Prepare medication for preceptor administration Follow universal precautions Perform at level of entry level EMT Therapeutic communication Scene leadership Scene safety

1. demonstrate exemplary professional behavior.
2. intervene to improve patient outcome.
3. perform a comprehensive history and physical examination to identify factors affecting the health and health needs of the medical or trauma patient.
4. report and document assessment findings and interventions.
5. effectively communicate in a manner that is culturally sensitive and intended to improve the patient outcome.
6. relate assessment findings to underlying pathological and physiological changes in the patient¿s condition.
7. integrate and synthesize the multiple determinants of health and clinical care.
8. perform basic interventions as part of a treatment plan intended to mitigate the emergency, provide symptom relief, and improve the overall health of the patient.
9. demonstrate universal precautions.
10. maintain patient/paramedic and other healthcare relationships in the EMS system.
11. participate in radio communications.
12. participate in transfer of patient care.
13. perform IV administration set up skills.
14. perform basic life support psychomotor skills.
15. perform cardiac monitoring skills.

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EMS 1790 - Independent Study

1. To be determined by the student and instructor on an individual basis.

1. demonstrate advanced knowledge of the subject area identified in the independent learning plan
2. explain results of the independent study in a formal presentation or report to the instructor and/or emergency medical services stakeholders

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EMS 2001 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

1. Pulmonary edema/congestive heart failure
2. Simple VF/VT cardiac arrest
3. Complex VF/VT cardiac arrest
4. PEA cardiac arrest
5. Asystole cardiac arrest
6. Bradycardia
7. Stable tachycardia
8. Unstable tachycardia
9. Acute coronary syndromes
10. Cerebrovascular syndromes

1. implement the basic life support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Algorithm.
2. manage potentially lethal cardiac rhythms using the pertinent algorithm.
3. recall indications, contraindications, doses, and routes of administration for drugs.
4. recall the most likely causes of pulseless electrical activity (PEA).
5. discuss the circumstances when resuscitation should not be initiated.
6. recall the reversible causes of asystole.
7. determine when to start transcutaneous pacing (TCP).
8. recall features of stable and unstable tachycardias.
9. demonstrate electrical interventions.
10. describe the signs and symptoms of stroke.
11. describe the signs and symptoms of  myocardial infarction.
12. assess a cardiac patient

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EMS 2002 - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

1. Introduction
2. PALS science update
3. CPR/AED practice and competency testing
4. Management of respiratory emergencies skills station
5. Rhythm disturbances/electrical therapy skills station
6. Vascular access skills station
7. Core case simulations
8. Core case discussions and simulations for cardiac cases
9. Core case discussions and simulations for respiratory cases
10. Core case discussions and simulations for shock cases
11. Comprehensive case simulations
12. Emergency Delivery and Newborn Stabilization
13. Children with Special Health Care Needs
14. PALS summary and written/practical testing

1. insert simple airway adjuncts
2. insert an intraosseous needle
3. obtain vascular access
4. manage a pediatric patient with a life-threatening cardiac rhythm
5. direct the actions of a resuscitation team
6. use appropriate electrical therapy
7. select the energy levels required for electrical interventions
8. demonstrate electrical interventions
9. recall indications, contraindications, doses, and routes of administration for drugs
10. ventilate using a bag-valve-mask
11. perform an endotracheal intubation
12. confirm endotracheal tube placement
13. relieve an airway obstruction
14. manage a tracheostomy
15. manage a pediatric patient with a respiratory emergency
16. manage a pediatric patient in hypotensive shock

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EMS 2003 - Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals

1. Introduction
2. Pediatric assessment
3. Using a developmental approach
4. Respiratory emergencies
5. Cardiovascular emergencies
6. Trauma
7. Toxic emergencies
8. Children in disasters
9. Emergency delivery and newborn stabilization
10. Children with special healthcare needs
11. Case scenarios and practical stations
12. Child maltreatment
13. Medicolegal and ethical considerations
14. Sudden infant deaths syndrome (SIDS) and death of a child
15. Transportation considerations
16. Written exam

1. insert simple airway adjuncts.
2. provide care to a child with special healthcare needs.
3. apply the pediatric assessment triangle to patient assessment
4. apply spinal immobilization
5. direct the actions of a resuscitation team
6. demonstrate delivery and stabilization of a newborn
7. identify signs of child maltreatment
8. discuss medicolegal and ethical considerations in pediatric care
9. manage a pediatric trauma patient
10. ventilate using a bag-valve-mask
11. manage a pediatric patient with a cardiovascular emergency
12. manage a pediatric patient with a toxic emergency
13. manage a pediatric patient with a respiratory emergency

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EMS 2004 - International Trauma Life Support Provider

1. Scene Size-Up
2. Assessment and initial management of the trauma patient
3. Initial airway management
4. Thoracic trauma
5. Shock evaluation and management
6. Head trauma
7. Spinal trauma
8. Abdominal trauma
9. Extremity trauma
10. Burns
11. Trauma in special populations
12. Patients under the influence of alcohol or drugs
13. The trauma cardiopulmonary arrest
14. Standard precaution in the prehospital setting
15. Airway management skills
16. Spine management skills
17. Emergency rescue and rapid extrication skills
18. Traction splint skills
19. Helmet management
20. Chest decompression/fluid resuscitation

1. discuss the steps of the scene size-up.
2. discuss major mechanisms of injury, associated trauma, potential complications, and management of injury.
3. describe types of burns as a function of burn depth
4. estimate depth of burn based on skin appearance.
5. estimate extent of burns using the rule of nines.
6. identify which patients may require transport to a burn center.
7. describe effective techniques for gaining the confidence of children and their parents.
8. differentiate equipment needs of pediatric patients from those of adults.
9. describe the changes that occur with aging, and explain how these changes can affect your assessment of the geriatric trauma patient
10. identify which patients have critical conditions and how they should be managed
11. describe the anatomy and physiology of various body systems.
12. demonstrate the Sellick maneuver.
13. identify signs and symptoms of various trauma related injuries.
14. discuss the current indications for the use of IV fluids in the treatment of hemorrhagic shock.
15. explain the difference between primary and secondary brain injury.
16. describe the assessment of patients with various trauma injuries.
17. describe the prehospital management of the patients with various trauma injuries.
18. explain the difference between Emergency Rescue and Rapid Extrication.
19. estimate blood loss from pelvic and extremity fractures.
20. identify mechanisms of traumatic injury
21. discuss trauma prevention in pregnancy.
22. describe situations in which you would restrain patients, and tell how to handle an uncooperative patient.
23. identify appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
24. perform the various manual methods of opening the airway
25. demonstrate how to suction the airway.
26. demonstrate how to insert an airway adjunct.
27. ventilate using the pocket mask.
28. ventilate using the bag-valve device.
29. describe the preparations necessary to perform endotracheal intubation.
30. perform an endotracheal intubation
31. use capnography to confirm correct tube placement.
32. describe the possible complications of using a traction splint.
33. demonstrate how to apply the most common traction splints.

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EMS 2005 - Emergency Vehicle Operator Course

1. Introduction ¿ Driving records ¿ Review of course content ¿ Importance of physical and mental fitness ¿ Personal appearance and hygiene Legal aspects of ambulance operations ¿ Types of regulations ¿ Policies working together ¿ Due regard for safety ¿ True emergency situation ¿ Negligence ¿ Abandonment ¿ Good Samaritan provision ¿ Patient rights
2. Legal aspects of ambulance operations ¿ Types of regulations ¿ Policies working together ¿ Due regard for safety ¿ True emergency situation ¿ Negligence ¿ Abandonment ¿ Good Samaritan provision ¿ Patient rights
3. Communication and reporting rules and responsibilities ¿ Operator reporting requirements ¿ Critical operator information ¿ Radio frequencies ¿ Composing messages ¿ Plain English ¿ Phonetic alphabet ¿ Broadcasting techniques
4. Ambulance types and operation ¿ Ambulance types ¿ Vehicle size and weight ¿ Visibility
5. Ambulance inspection, maintenance, and repair ¿ Quick check ¿ Full check ¿ Documentation ¿ Repair requests
6. Navigation and route planning ¿ Route planning ¿ Map reading ¿ Choose routes ¿ Area familiarization ¿ Vehicle clearance
7. Basic maneuvers and normal operating situations ¿ Road surfaces and conditions ¿ Fright ¿ Centrifugal force ¿ Stopping distance ¿ Defensive driving ¿ Parking ¿ Backing
8. Operations in emergency mode and unusual situations ¿ Emergency signaling devices ¿ Speed ¿ Driving against traffic ¿ Adverse conditions ¿ Crash avoidance ¿ Parking on emergency scenes
9. Safety and special considerations ¿ Families of patients ¿ Haz-mat scenes ¿ Fire ¿ Crowds ¿ Violent acts ¿ Placement of warning devices
10. The run ¿ Pre-run activities ¿ Operational activities ¿ Post-run activities

1. demonstrate communication guidelines for receiving messages.
2. demonstrate communication guidelines for sending messages
3. discuss types of laws that apply to ambulance operation.
4. explain communication roles and responsibilities.
5. explain how size and weight affects the operation and control of an ambulance.
6. explain how specific laws apply to ambulance operation.
7. identify ambulance operator selection requirements
8. identify types of ambulances.
9. interpret hand signals.
10. list the operator¿s responsibilities for vehicle inspection.
11. conduct pre-run, operational, and post-run activities.
12. demonstrate crash avoidance techniques.
13. demonstrate driving skills that affect the ride quality.
14. demonstrate how to park in emergency and non-emergency conditions.
15. demonstrate placement of warning triangles, cones, and flares.
16. discuss problems associated with adverse driving conditions.
17. ensure passenger safety.
18. explain how road construction and engineering factors affecting ambulance control and ride quality.
19. explain the procedure for handling ambulance fires.
20. identify factors used for route planning.
21. list the operator¿s responsibilities for vehicle maintenance and repair.
22. maintain a safety cushion around the ambulance.
23. navigate an obstacle course designed to test driving skills.
24. navigate to a given location.

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EMS 2007 - Advanced Medical Life Support

1. integrate pathophysiology with the assessment findings of a medical patient.
2. differentiate between actual and potential patient problems.
3. conduct a medical examination that integrates critical thinking, diagnostic skills, and interventions.
4. implement problem solving strategies in interventions and management alternatives.
5. communicate procedures necessary to relay pertinent findings and interventions to the receiving facility.
6. assess medical patients according to the AMLS assessment pathway algorithm.
7. discuss various medical emergency pathologies in an in-depth manner.
8. correlate the symptoms of a patient’s cardinal presentation to the appropriate body system.
9. gather pertinent historical data
10. treat immediate life threats in a variety of medical emergencies.
11. describe laboratory and diagnostic tests to verify diagnoses.
12. identify an electrolyte derangement.
13. discuss epidemiological and psychosocial aspects of disease processes.
14. decontaminate patient exposures to hazardous materials.

1. integrate pathophysiology with the assessment findings of a medical patient.
2. differentiate between actual and potential patient problems.
3. conduct a medical examination that integrates critical thinking, diagnostic skills, and interventions.
4. implement problem solving strategies in interventions and management alternatives.
5. communicate procedures necessary to relay pertinent findings and interventions to the receiving facility.
6. assess medical patients according to the AMLS assessment pathway algorithm.
7. discuss various medical emergency pathologies in an in-depth manner.
8. correlate the symptoms of a patient’s cardinal presentation to the appropriate body system.
9. gather pertinent historical data
10. treat immediate life threats in a variety of medical emergencies.
11. describe laboratory and diagnostic tests to verify diagnoses.
12. identify an electrolyte derangement.
13. discuss epidemiological and psychosocial aspects of disease processes.
14. decontaminate patient exposures to hazardous materials.

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EMS 2010 - CPR Instructor

1. BLS course outline
2. CPR course design
3. Core instructor course
4. Course monitoring
5. Equipment
6. Instructor materials
7. Instructor renewal
8. Introduction
9. Lesson maps
10. Overview of CPR science
11. Remediation
12. Role play
13. Room set up
14. Self directed training and blended training
15. Skills testing methodology
16. Training center specifics
17. Training facilitation
18. Written test methodology

1. identify the BLS course and AHA course video appropriate for the needs of the participant group.
2. evaluate BLS skills using the AHA Skills Testing Checklist.
3. cite the scientific background guidelines for the current CPR guidelines.
4. instruct a group using AHA practice-while-watching video while following course lesson maps.
5. organize the process of written examination and describe options for successful remediation.
6. follow procedures for effectively cleaning and decontaminating CPR manikins.
7. organize physical facilities for an effective CPR classroom, including all course materials.

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EMS 2011 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor

1. ACLS course design
2. ACLS course outline
3. ACLS science update
4. ACLS start
5. Acute coronary syndrome/stroke
6. BLS skills testing
7. Bradycardia/tachycardia
8. Core instructor course
9. Course monitoring
10. Following lesson maps
11. Instructor materials
12. Instructor renewal
13. Introduction
14. Lesson maps
15. Mega-code test
16. Provider course prerequisites
17. Pulseless arrest VT/VF
18. Putting it all together
19. Remediation
20. Respiratory arrest
21. Room set up
22. Self-directed training and blended learning
23. Technology and equipment
24. Training center specifics
25. Written test

1. guide and evaluate students during skill stations according to the ACLS skills testing checklists.
2. explain AHA and Training Center policies.
3. instruct on the team concept of ACLS management
4. use a lesson map to instruct an ACLS class.
5. demonstrate effective remediation techniques.
6. organize an ACLS course.

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EMS 2012 - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor

1. BLS skills testing
2. Competency test
3. Core case simulations
4. Core instructor course
5. Course monitoring
6. Following lesson maps
7. Instructor materials
8. Instructor renewal
9. Introduction
10. Lesson maps
11. Overview of core case discussions and simulations
12. Overview of pediatric assessment
13. PALS course design
14. PALS course outline
15. PALS science update
16. PALS start
17. Provider course prerequisites
18. Putting it all together
19. Remediation
20. Respiratory emergencies
21. Resuscitation team concept
22. Rhythm disturbances/electrical therapy
23. Room set up
24. Self-directed training and blended learning
25. Technology and equipment
26. Training center specifics
27. Vascular access
28. Written test

1. explain AHA and Training Center policies.
2. demonstrate effective remediation techniques.
3. guide and evaluate students during skill stations according to the PALS skills testing checklists.
4. instruct on the team concept of PALS management.
5. use a lesson map to instruct a PALS class.
6. organize a PALS course.

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EMS 2014 - International Trauma Life Support Instructor

1. Chapter Policies and Procedures
2. Course Management System and Obtaining authorization for a course.
3. Course monitoring
4. Effective Teaching Techniques
5. ITLS Format & Administrative Guidelines
6. Introduction to Moulage
7. Introduction
8. Mini-Lectures with Feedback
9. Skills Stations Station set-up Demonstration of Skills Teaching of Skills Grading of Skills
10. Structure of the local ITLS Chapter

1. explain review Chapter Policies and Procedures.
2. discuss methods of teaching.
3. assemble a skills station.
4. demonstrate methods of moulage application.
5. differentiate a good versus bad lecture.
6. access the ITLS Course Management System.
7. obtain authorization for a course.
8. assess student performance in a practical skills station.
9. explain the structure of ITLS Programs internationally and within the chapter
10. deliver an ITLS course lecture.

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EMSP 1205 - Introduction to Paramedics

1. Program *Student handbook *Program structure and flow *Student expectations
2. Workforce Safety and Wellness *Provider safety and well being *Standard safety precautions *OSHA blood and airborne compliance *Prevention of work-related injuries *Lifting and moving a patient *Wellness principles
3. Research in EMS *Research principles in EMS *Literature review *Advocate evidence-based practice
4. EMS Systems *History of EMS *EMS Systems *Roles, responsibilities, and professionalism of EMS personnel *Quality improvement methods *Patient safety
5. Medical/Legal/Ethics *Consent/refusal of care *Confidentiality *Advanced directives *Tort and criminal actions *Statutory responsibilities *Mandatory reporting *Healthcare regulation *Patient rights/advocacy *Ethical principles/moral obligations *Ethical tests and decision making

1. advocate patient safety.
2. analyze EMS research abstract(s).
3. define the various EMS systems.
4. demonstrate workforce safety.
5. discuss and define medical/legal issues in emergency care.
6. discuss the well-being of a paramedic.
7. identify quality improvement methods.
8. identify the roles and responsibilities of EMS personnel.
9. model ethical decision making in emergency care.
10. outline the history of EMS.
11. understand the structure, policies, and flow of the paramedic program.

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EMSP 1207 - Advanced Pathophysiology and Medical Terminology

1. Medical Terminology
   1. Purpose
   2. Prefixes, suffixes, and root words
   3. Definitions
   4. Documentation
2. Anatomy and Physiology
   1. Anatomy and physiology of the human body systems
   2. Acid Base balance
3. Pathophysiology
   1. Correlation with disease process
   2. Alterations in cells and tissues
   3. Cellular environment
   4. Genetics and familial diseases
   5. Hypoperfusion
   6. Self defense mechanisms
   7. Inflammation
   8. Variances in immunity and inflammation
   9. Stress and disease
4. Hematology
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Epidemiology
   3. Pathophysiology
   4. Psychosocial impact
   5. Presentations, prognosis, and management of:
      1. Sickle cell crisis
      2. Blood transfusion complications
      3. Hemostatic disorders
      4. Lymphomas
      5. Red blood cell disorders
      6. White blood cell disorders
      7. Coagulopathies

1. demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the anatomical and medical terminology and abbreviations in paramedic written and oral communication.
2. demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the hematology of the human body.
3. demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology of the human body.
4. describe acid base balance in the human body.
5. describe the anatomy and physiology of human body systems.
6. identify function of word roots, prefixes, and suffixes in medical language.

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EMSP 1210 - Advanced Assessment, Communications and Documentation

1. History Taking
   1. Component of the patient history
   2. Interviewing techniques in EMS
   3. Integration of therapeutic communication techniques based on findings and presentation
2. Scene Size-up a. Scene management
   1. Environmental impact on patient care
   2. Hazards
   3. Violence
      • Scene stabilization
      • Security
      • Multiple patient situations
3. History Taking
   1. Component of the patient history
   2. Interviewing techniques in EMS
   3. Integration of therapeutic communication techniques based on findings and presentation
4. Patient Assessment
   1. General impression
   2. LOC
   3. ABCs
   4. Vital signs
   5. Life-threats
      • Body systems
      • Bariatrics
      • Anatomical regions
      • Patient care skills
      • Reassessment
5. Clinical Decision Making
   1. Influencing factors
   2. Patient presentations
   3. Cornerstone of critical thinking
6. EMS Communications Systems
   1. Methodology
   2. Components
   3. Regulation
   4. Dispatch
   5. Procedures
   6. Team dynamics
   7. Verbal qualities
7. EMS System Communication
   1. Communication with healthcare professionals
   2. Team communication and dynamics
8. Documentation
   1. Report writing
   2. General considerations
   3. Electronic documentation
   4. Document revision

1. demonstrate a comprehensive patient examination.
2. demonstrate the assessment of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, back, and extremities.
3. demonstrate the importance of empathy when obtaining a health history.
4. demonstrate the primary and secondary assessment for medical and trauma patients
5. describe common hazards found at the emergency scene.
6. describe the components of the ongoing assessment.
7. describe the phases of communications in emergency care situations.
8. describe the techniques of obtaining a patient history.
9. describe the use of facilitation, reflection, clarification, empathetic responses, confrontation, and interpretation.
10. differentiate between critical life threatening, potentially life threatening, and non life-threatening patient presentations.
11. evaluate scene size-up.
12. identify the components of a comprehensive history of an adult patient.
13. apply the principles of medical documentation and report writing.
14. demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively through electronic media.
15. demonstrate advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques.

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EMSP 1215 - Advanced EMS Pharmacology

1. Emergency Medications
   1. Names
   2. Actions
   3. Indications
   4. Contraindications
   5. Complications
   6. Routes of administration
   7. Side effects
   8. Interactions
   9. Dosages for the medications administered
2. Medication Administration
   1. Patient administration
3. Paramedics Scope of Management
   1. Mathematical equivalents
   2. Medical Direction
4. Autonomic Nervous System
   1. Organization and function
   2. Peripheral nervous system characteristics
   3. Autonomic nervous system characteristics
5. Principles of Pharmacology
   1. Medical legislation
   2. Naming
   3. Classification
   4. Schedules
   5. Storage and security
   6. Administration routes
   7. Autonomic pharmacology
   8. Metabolism and excretion
   9. Mechanism of medication action
   10. Phases of medication activity
   11. Pharmacokinetics
   12. Medication interactions
   13. Toxicity
   14. Types of patients
   15. Universal precautions
   16. Asepsis

1. calculate drug dosages.
2. describe drug classification.
3. describe drugs that the paramedic may administer according to local protocol.
4. describe historical trends in pharmacology.
5. describe legislative acts controlling drug use and abuse.
6. describe mechanisms of drug actions.
7. differentiate names of a drug.
8. discuss legal aspects of medication administration.
9. discuss medical asepsis.
10. discuss special considerations in drug administration.
11. discuss the paramedics responsibility in medication administration.
12. integrate the pathophysiology of pharmacology with patient assessment.
13. perform routes of medication administration.
14. review anatomy and physiology of the autonomic nervous system.
15. synthesize a field impression to implement a pharmacologic management plan.
16. utilize universal precautions and body substance isolation.

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EMSP 1220 - Advanced Intravenous Cannulation and Intervention

1. Principles of Intravenous Access
   1. Cannulation
   2. Infusion
   3. Blood draws
   4. Solutions
   5. Setups
   6. Asepsis
   7. Intraosseous
   8. Needles

1. calculate drug dosages.
2. describe indications, equipment needed, technique used, precautions, and general principles for peripheral venous cannulation.
3. discuss legal aspects of medication administration.
4. discuss medical asepsis.
5. perform routes of medication administration.
6. describe indications, equipment needed, technique used, precautions, and general principles for intraosseous needle placement and infusion.
7. describe indications, equipment needed, technique used, precautions, and general principles for obtaining a blood sample.
8. utilize universal precautions and body substance isolation.
9. demonstrate techniques for obtaining blood samples.
10. demonstrate intravenous access.

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EMSP 1225 - Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care I

1. Cardiac overview
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Epidemiology
   3. Pathophysiology
   4. Psychosocial impact
   5. Presentation, prognosis, and management
   6. Acute coronary syndrome
   7. Angina pectoris
   8. Myocardial infarction
   9. Aortic aneurysm/dissection
   10. Thromboembolism
   11. Hypertensive emergencies
   12. Heart failure
   13. Vascular disorders
   14. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
   15. Arterial occlusion
   16. Venous thrombosis
   17. Non-traumatic cardiac tamponade
   18. Cardiac rhythm disturbances
   19. Cardiogenic shock
   20. Congenital abnormalities
   21. Infectious diseases
   22. Endocarditis
   23. Pericarditis
   24. Congenital abnormalities
2. 12-Lead Interpretation
   1. Infarct patterns
   2. Action potential
3. Monitoring devices
   1. 12-lead EKG monitoring
   2. Continuous EKG monitoring
   3. Electrophysiology and wave forms
   4. Leads and electrodes
   5. Lead systems and heart surfaces

1. assess the cardiac patient.
2. correlate the chemical and electrical effects on the action potential of the heart.
3. correlate the electrophysiological and hemodynamic events occurring throughout the cardiac cycle with various EKG waveforms, segments and intervals
4. describe coronary anatomy and physiology.
5. describe the cardiovascular effects of the autonomic nervous system.
6. describe the incidence, morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular disease.
7. describe the most commonly used cardiac drugs including therapeutic effects, dosages, routes of administration, side effects, and toxic effects.
8. discuss the pathophysiology of cardiac disease and injury.
9. display an understanding of 12-lead EKG application and acquisition.
10. explain the purpose of cardiac monitoring.
11. identify risk factors of coronary artery disease.
12. relate the cardiac surfaces or areas represented by the EKG leads.

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EMSP 1226 - Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care II

1. Cardiac Arrhythmias
   1. Assessment and management
   2. Supraventricular
   3. Ventricular
   4. Bundle branch abnormalities
   5. Tachycardias
   6. Other EKG anomalies
   7. Bundle blocks

1. demonstrate knowledge of Advanced Cardiac Life Support algorithms.
2. describe indications for defibrillation, pacing, and cardioversion.
3. describe the most commonly used cardiac drugs, including therapeutic effects, dosages, routes of administration, side effects, and toxic effects.
4. identify implications of paced rhythms
5. identify implications of supraventricular rhythms.
6. identify implications of ventricular dysrhythmias.
7. identify the cardiac patients with life threatening dysrhythmias according to American Heart Association Guidelines.
8. implement a treatment plan on a cardiac patient.
9. integrate pathophysiological principles to the assessment and field management of the cardiac patient.

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EMSP 1227 - Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care III

1. Cardiac arrest management
   1. CPR
   2. Megacode
   3. Written algorhythms
   4. Static cardiology

1. Implement a care plan for the most commonly used cardiac drugs, including therapeutic effects, dosages, routes of administration, side effects, and toxic effects.
2. assess and implement a treatment plan on a simulated cardiac patient.
3. implement care plan for defibrillation, pacing, and cardioversion.
4. perform as a team leader in various simulated cardiac emergencies.
5. demonstrate knowledge of Advanced Cardiac Life Support algorithms.
6. identify implications and treatment of paced rhythms.
7. identify implications and treatment of supraventricular rhythms.
8. identify implications and treatment of ventricular dysrhythmias.
9. identify life threatening dysrhythmias.
10. integrate pathophysiological principles to the assessment and field management of the cardiac patient in a simulation environment.
11. perform as a competent team member in various simulated cardiac emergencies.

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EMSP 1230 - Special Populations

1. Pregnancy
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Pathophysiology of complications
   3. Assessment
2. Obstetrics
   1. Psychosocial impact, presentation, prognosis and management
   2. Normal delivery
   3. Abnormal delivery
   4. Nuchal cord
   5. Prolapsed cord
   6. Breech
   7. Spontaneous abortion/miscarriage
   8. Ectopic pregnancy
   9. Eclampsia
   10. Ante partum hemorrhage
   11. Pregnancy-induced hypertension
   12. Third trimester bleeding
3. Placenta previa
4. Abruption placenta
   1. High risk pregnancy
   2. Complications of pregnancy
   3. Fetal distress
5. Premature labor
6. Premature rupture of membranes
7. Rupture of uterus
   1. Complication of delivery
   2. Post-partum complications
   3. Hyperemesis gravidarum
   4. Post-partum
8. Gynecology
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Epidemiology
   3. Pathophysiology
   4. Psychosocial impact
   5. Presentation, prognosis, and management
   6. Vaginal bleeding
   7. Sexual assault
   8. Infections
   9. PID j. Ovarian cysts
   10. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
   11. Foreign body
9. Neonate
   1. Anatomy and physiology of neonatal circulation
   2. Assessment
   3. Resuscitation
   4. Management
10. Pediatrics
    1. FBAO
    2. Bacterial tracheitis
    3. Asthma
    4. Bronchiolitis
11. RSV
    1. Pneumonia
    2. Croup
    3. Epiglottis
    4. Respiratory distress/failure/arrest
    5. Shock
    6. Seizures
    7. SIDS
    8. Hyperglycemia
    9. Hypoglycemia
    10. Pertussis
    11. Cystic fibrosis
    12. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
    13. Congenital heart diseases
    14. Hydrocephalus and ventricular shunts
    15. Special challenges

1. demonstrate assessment of the pregnant patient.
2. demonstrate basic and advanced life support treatment of pediatric patients.
3. demonstrate delivery of a neonate.
4. describe anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system.
5. describe complications of pregnancy.
6. identify medical problems encountered in the neonate patient.
7. identify the normal events of pregnancy.
8. manage a patient with a gynecological emergency.
9. summarize the neonatal resuscitation procedures.
10. attend to the need for reassurance, empathy, and compassion for parents and their families.
11. calculate APGAR scores.
12. describe the developmental ages of the pediatric population.
13. discuss paramedic role in pediatric morbidity and mortality.
14. demonstrate assessment of the pediatric patient.
15. describe abuse and assault.
16. describe age appropriate assessment techniques for the pediatric patient.
17. discuss the legal aspects associated with the abused patient.
18. identify anatomical and physiological characteristics of the pediatric patient and their implications.
19. identify community resources that are available for the abuse victim.
20. identify equipment used in the management of the pediatric patient.
21. identify medical and trauma emergencies specific to the pediatric patient.
22. demonstrate assessment of the abused patient.
23. describe management of patient with various special challenges.
24. describe patients with special challenges.
25. discuss documentation associated with the abused patient.
26. assess the geriatric patient.
27. demonstrate basic and advanced life support treatment of geriatric patients.
28. demonstrate safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.
29. describe the etiology of disease and injury in the geriatric patient.

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EMSP 1235 - Advanced EMS Operations

1. Driving/Operations
   1. Traffic safety
   2. Mapping/navigation
2. Air Medical Transport
   1. Types of air transport
   2. Advantages and disadvantages of air transport
   3. Setting up a landing zone
3. MCI A. National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) terminology B. triage methods C. MCI exercise D. Incident command E. Terrorism 4 . Rescue Awareness and Operations A. rescue operations B. medical treatment during rescue C. disentanglement D. personal protective equipment E. rescue specialties 5 . Crime Scene Awareness A. hazard awareness control and avoidance B. approach to the scene C. dangerous scenes D. violent groups and situations E. tactical considerations for safety and patient care F. tactical patient care G. EMS at crime scenes 6 . Hazardous Materials A. hazardous materials response B. contamination and toxicology C. decontamination D. personal protective equipment/transport protection. E. medical monitoring and rehabilitation

1. complete a table top practice exercise using the principles of medical incident command.
2. define the term rescue.
3. demonstrate current methods of triage.
4. explain the medical and mechanical aspects of rescue situations.
5. explain the role of the paramedic in delivering care at the emergency scene.
6. identify confined in an oxygen-deficient atmosphere.
7. apply knowledge of rescue, Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), MCI, crime scene management, and EMS operational aspects in scenario-based learning.
8. complete an equipment/supply checklist.
9. decontaminate a patient.
10. describe the advantages and disadvantages of air medical transport.
11. identify hazards of cave-in during trench rescue operations.
12. identify the role of a paramedic at a crime scene.
13. set up a landing zone for a medical helicopter.
14. set up an MCI drill.
15. size-up a hazardous materials incident.
16. identify personal protective equipment.
17. cocoon a hazardous materials patient.
18. demonstrate concepts of emergency driving.

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EMSP 1240 - Advanced Airway and Respiratory Emergencies

1. Airway Management
   • Anatomy
   • Assessment
   • Techniques of assuring a patent airway
2. Respiration

• Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system
• Pathophysiology of respiratory system
• Oxygenation
• External and internal respiration
• Assessment and management of adequate and inadequate respiration
• Supplemental oxygen therapy
• Epidemiology
• Psychosocial impact
• Presentations, prognosis, and management of
  • Pleural effusion o Spontaneous pneumothorax
  • Obstructive/restrictive lung diseases
  • Pulmonary infections
  • Neoplasm
  • Pertussis
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Acute upper airway infections

3. Artificial Ventilation
   • Assessment and management of adequate and inadequate ventilation
   • Artificial ventilation
   • Minute ventilation
   • Alveolar ventilation
   • Effect of artificial ventilation on cardiac output
4. Pulmonary
   • Ventilation and respiration
   • Asthma
   • Pulmonary edema
   • Field impressions
   • Ventilation devices
   • Assessment

1. describe the causes and pathophysiology of respiratory arrest.
2. develop, execute, and evaluate a treatment plan based on the field impression for the respiratory patient.
3. discuss the physiology of ventilation and respiration.
4. explain the primary objective of airway maintenance.
5. identify various disease processes effecting the respiratory system.
6. perform advanced airway management skills.

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EMSP 1245 - Advanced Endocrine Emergencies

1. Shock
   1. Epidemiology
   2. Prevention
   3. Pathophysiology
   4. Assessment
   5. Management/ treatment plan
2. Endocrine disorders
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Epidemiology
   3. Pathophysiology
   4. Psychosocial impact
   5. Presentations
   6. Prognosis
   7. Assessment and management of Adrenal disease
   8. Diabetes
   9. Pituitary and thyroid disorders
3. Immunology
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Epidemiology
   3. Pathophysiology
   4. Psychosocial impact
   5. Presentations
   6. Prognosis
   7. Assessment and management of:
      1. Hypersensitivity
      2. Anaphylactic reactions
      3. Anaphylactoid reactions
      4. Collagen vascular disease
      5. Transplant-related problems
4. Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Disorders
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Epidemiology
   3. Pathophysiology
   4. Psychosocial impact
   5. Presentations
   6. Prognosis
5. Assessment and management of:
   1. Acute and chronic gastrointestinal hemorrhage
   2. Peritonitis
   3. Ulcerative diseases
   4. Liver disorders
   5. Irritable bowel syndrome
   6. Infectious disorders
   7. Inflammatory disorders
   8. Pancreatitis
   9. Hernias
   10. Gall bladder and biliary tract disorders
   11. Bowel obstruction
   12. Rectal abscess
   13. Rectal foreign body obstruction
   14. Mesenteric ischemia
6. Genitourinary/Renal
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Epidemiology
   3. Pathophysiology
   4. Psychosocial impact
   5. Presentations
   6. Prognosis
   7. Assessment and management of complications of
      1. Acute renal failure
      2. Chronic renal Failure
      3. Dialysis
      4. Renal calculi
   8. Acid base disturbances
   9. Fluid and electrolyte
   10. Infection
   11. Male genital tract conditions

1. demonstrate safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.
2. describe the causes and pathophysiology of shock.
3. develop, execute, and evaluate a treatment plan based on the field impression for the anaphylactic patient.
4. develop, execute, and evaluate a treatment plan based on the field impression for the hematologic patient.
5. develop, execute, and evaluate a treatment plan based on the field impression for the hemorrhage or shock patient.
6. develop, execute, and evaluate a treatment plan based on the field impression for the renal patient.
7. discuss shock resuscitation in the pre-hospital environment.

Courses and Registration

EMSP 1250 - Advanced Environmental and Neurological Emergencies

1. Toxicology
   • Anatomy and physiology
   • Epidemiology
   • Pathophysiology
   • Psychosocial impact
   • Prognosis and management
     • Sympathomimetrics
     • Sedative/hypnotics
     • Opiates
     • Anticholinergics
     • Cholinergics
     • Carbon monoxide
     • Alcohol intoxication and withdrawal
     • OTC and prescription medications
     • Illegal drugs
2. Infectious Diseases
   • Anatomy and physiology
   • Epidemiology ¿ Pathophysiology
   • Psychosocial impact
   • Prognosis and management
     • Hepatitis
     • HIV-related diseases
     • Meningococcal meningitis o Pneumonia
     • TB
     • Tetanus
     • Rabies
     • Viral diseases
     • Sexually-transmitted diseases
     • Scabies and lice
     • Lyme disease
     • Gastroenteritis
     • Fungal infections
     • Antibiotic-resistant infections
3. Environmental Emergencies
   • Pathophysiology
   • Assessment and Management
   • Submersion incidents
   • Temperature-related illness
   • Bites and envenomations
   • Dysbarism
   • Electrical injury
   • High altitude illness
4. Neurology
   • Anatomy and physiology
   • Epidemiology
   • Pathophysiology
   • Psychosocial impact
   • Presentations, prognosis, and management of
     • Seizure
     • Status epilepticus
     • Stroke
     • Transient ischemic attack
     • Headache
     • Cranial nerve disorders
     • Spinal cord compression
     • Demyelinating disorders
     • Hydrocephalus
     • Neurologic inflammation/infection
     • Movement disorders
     • Dementia
     • Parkinson’s disease
     • Tumors
     • Wernicke’s encephalopathy

1. demonstrate appropriate use of standard precautions in assessment and treatment of the infectious disease patient.
2. discuss common neurological conditions.
3. formulate a patient care plan that includes emergency interventions and transportation.
4. identify signs and symptoms of the hypothermic patient.
5. manage a hypothermic or near-drowning patient.
6. perform a neurological assessment.
7. recognize signs and symptoms of baro-trauma such as SCUBA injuries and altitude sickness.
8. recognize signs and symptoms of stroke patients.
9. understand effects on the human body and mind when exposed to toxicological substances such as hazardous materials, poisons, street drugs, and alcohol.

Courses and Registration

EMSP 1255 - Advanced Behavioral Emergencies

1. Life Span Development
   • Infancy
   • Toddler
   • School Age
   • Adolescent
   • Early adulthood
   • Middle adulthood
   • Late adulthood
2. Therapeutic communications
   • Communication
   • Interviewing
   • Factors affecting communication
   • Non-verbal skills
   • Special interview situations
3. Psychiatric
   • Anatomy and physiology
   • Epidemiology
   • Pathophysiology
   • Psychosocial impact
   • Prognosis and management
     • Acute psychosis
     • Agitated delirium
     • Addictive behavior
     • Mood and thought disorders
     • Factitious disorders
     • Neurotic disorder
     • Organic psychosis
     • Patterns of violence/abuse/neglect
     • Personality disorders
     • Psychosomatic disorders
4. Cultural Diversity
   • Cultural diversity in patient population
   • Changing community demographics
   • Personal cultural identity
   • Health traditions/religious laws
   • Communication skills
   • Cultural diversity issues
5. Death and Dying
   • Legal documents
   • Grief stages
   • Imminent death
   • Communication skills with grieving individuals
   • Paramedic role
   • Role of mortician/death investigators
   • Diverse practices regarding death and dying
   • Hospice
   • End of life issues

1. compare physiological and psychosocial characteristics during the various stages of the life span.
2. define cultural diversity.
3. demonstrate an awareness of changing community demographics.
4. determine personal cultural identity.
5. differentiate various health traditions versus western practices.
6. develop communication skills in culturally diverse patient populations.
7. discuss the inter-relationships between stress, coping, and illness.
8. identify benefits of critical incident stress debriefing.
9. identify causes and sources of behavioral emergencies.
10. identify sources of stress and anger in the paramedic work environment.
11. recognize indicators of imminent death.
12. utilize verbal techniques to manage the emotionally disturbed patient.

Courses and Registration

EMSP 1260 - Trauma Systems

1. Trauma overview
   1. Pathophysiology
   2. Assessment and management
   3. Trauma scoring
   4. Rapid transport and destination issues
2. Face, Eye, Ear, Airway Trauma
   1. Unstable facial fractures
   2. Orbital fractures
   3. Perforated tympanic membrane
   4. Laryngeotracheal trauma
   5. Mandibular fractures
   6. Morgan Lens
3. Bleeding
   1. Pathophysiology, assessment, and management
4. Chest
   1. Pathophysiology, assessment, and management
   2. Rib fractures
   3. Flail chest
   4. Pulmonary contusion
   5. Simple pneumothorax
   6. Tension pneumothorax
   7. Open pneumothorax
   8. Hemothorax
   9. Blunt cardiac injury
   10. Cardiac tamponade
   11. Commotio cordis
   12. AAA
   13. Tracheobronchial disruption
   14. Diaphragmatic rupture
   15. Traumatic asphyxia
5. Abdominal and genitourinary
   1. Pathophysiology, assessment, and management
   2. Blunt vs. penetrating
   3. Evisceration
   4. Solid and hollow organ injuries
   5. Injuries to external genitalia
   6. Retroperitoneal injuries
   7. Vascular injuries
6. Orthopedic
   1. Pathophysiology, assessment, and management
   2. Pediatric fractures
   3. Tendon laceration/transaction/rupture
   4. Compartment syndrome
   5. Upper and lower extremities
   6. Open fractures
   7. Closed fractures
   8. Dislocations
7. Soft Tissue
   1. Pathophysiology, assessment, and management
   2. Wounds a. Avulsions b. Bite c. Lacerations d. Puncture
   3. Burns a. Electrical b. Chemical c. Therma
   4. High-pressure injection
   5. Crush Syndrome
   6. Multi-System Trauma a. Blast injuries
   7. Hazardous Waste

1. advocate for the family and patient of the critical trauma patient
2. apply trauma scoring to the trauma patient.
3. appreciate the psycho/social impact of the emergency trauma patient.
4. demonstrate clinical assessment and management of a multi-system trauma patient.
5. demonstrate clinical assessment and management of various trauma patients.
6. demonstrate safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.
7. integrate assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for the trauma patient.
8. select the mode of transport for the trauma patient.
9. support self, partners, patients in after-action reviews.

Courses and Registration

EMSP 1265 - Neurological Trauma

• Pathophysiology
• Assessment and management
• Trauma scoring
• Rapid transport and destination issues Nervous System Trauma
• Cauda equina syndrome
• Nerve root injury
• Peripheral nerve injury
• Traumatic brain injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Spinal shock
• Brown-Sequard Syndrome
• Penetrating neck trauma
• Spine trauma
  • Dislocations, subluxations
  • Fractures
  • Sprains, strains
• Blast injuries Hazardous Waste

1. apply trauma scoring to the trauma patient.
2. demonstrate clinical assessment and management of a multi-system trauma patient with a neurological injury.
3. demonstrate clinical assessment and management of various trauma patients.
4. demonstrate safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.
5. demonstrate support of the patient’s emotional reaction to an acute neurological injury.
6. explain the psychological impact on a patient with an acute neurological injury.
7. integrate assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for the trauma patient with a neurological injury.
8. select the mode of transport for the trauma patient.

Courses and Registration

EMSP 1270 - Paramedic Practicum Theory and Application

1. Practicum Orientation
   1. Expectations
   2. Standards
   3. Professional behaviors
   4. Skills checklist
   5. Objectives
   6. Goals
   7. Contracts
   8. Evaluation tools
   9. Maps
   10. Assignments
   11. Daily log of practicum experiences
   12. Weekly review of practicum goals and objectives
   13. Data collection and entry

1. attend assigned clinical and field internship practicums.
2. demonstrate mastery of didactic materials.
3. demonstrate mastery of practical skills.
4. identify practicum expectations.
5. integrate professional behaviors into the practicum setting.

Courses and Registration

EMSP 1271 - Advanced Hospital Practicum I

1. A. Patient Assessment & Management
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Pathophysiology
   3. Epidemiology
   4. Health screening
   5. Standing operating procedures
   6. Assess patients of all ages
   7. Manage patient care - both medical and trauma
   8. Participate in care of patient
   9. Participate under supervision of preceptor and/or faculty
2. B. Skills Development
   1. Perform basic life support skills
   2. Initiate peripheral IVs
   3. Manage ABC’s
   4. Apply EKG leads
   5. Interpret rhythms
   6. Cardiovert/defibrillate
   7. Prepare and administer medications
   8. Follow universal precautions
   9. Function as team leader
   10. Perform at level of entry level paramedic
   11. Therapeutic communication
   12. Scene leadership
   13. Scene safety
3. C. Psychomotor skills
   1. Airway and breathing
      1. Oral and nasal endotracheal intubation
      2. FBAO ¿ direct laryngoscopy
      3. Percutaneous cricothyrotomy
      4. Pleural decompression
      5. BIPAP, CPAP, PEEP
      6. Chest tube monitoring
      7. ETCO2monitoring
      8. NG/OG tube
   2. Assessment
      1. ECG interpretation
      2. 12-lead interpretation
      3. Blood chemistry analysis
      4. Wave form capnography
   3. Pharmacologic interventions
      1. Intraosseous insertion
      2. Enteral and parenteral administration of approved prescription medications
      3. Access indwelling catheters and implanted central IV ports
      4. Medications by IV infusion
4. D. Record keeping
   1. Data collection
5. E. Decision making
   1. Evaluation
   2. Modification
   3. Reassessment
6. F. Professionalism
   1. Integrity
   2. Empathy
   3. Self-motivation
   4. Appearance/personal hygiene
   5. Self-confidence
   6. Communication
   7. Time-management
   8. Teamwork/diplomacy
   9. Respect
   10. Patient advocacy
   11. Careful delivery of service
7. G. Affective
   1. Uniform policy
   2. HIPAA compliance
   3. OSHA compliance
   4. Punctuality
   5. Comply with clinical guidelines
8. H. Practicum Orientation
   1. Daily log of practicum experiences
   2. Weekly review of practicum goals and objectives
   3. Required evaluations and checklists
   4. Student evaluation of the practicum

1. A. demonstrate an understanding of medical protocols.
2. B. perform a comprehensive history and physical examination to identify factors affecting the health and health needs of the patient.
3. C. perform basic and advanced interventions as part of a treatment plan intended to mitigate the emergency, provide symptom relief, and improve the overall health of the patient.
4. D. formulate a field impression based on an analysis of comprehensive assessment findings, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and epidemiology.
5. E. relate assessment findings to underlying pathological and physiological changes in the patient¿s condition.
6. F. integrate and synthesize the multiple determinants of health and clinical care.
7. G. anticipate and prospectively intervene to improve patient outcome.
8. H. effectively communicate in a manner that is culturally sensitive and intended to improve the patient outcome.
9. I. demonstrate exemplary professional behavior.
10. J. report and document assessment findings and interventions.
11. K. observe patient/paramedic relationships in the EMS system.
12. L. perform basic life support psychomotor skills.
13. M. perform advanced life support psychomotor skills.
14. N. observe or perform radio communications.
15. O. demonstrate universal precautions.
16. P. participate in transfer of patient care.

Courses and Registration

EMSP 1272 - Advanced Hospital Practicum II

1. A. Patient Assessment & Management
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Pathophysiology
   3. Epidemiology
   4. Health screening
   5. Standing operating procedures
   6. Assess patients of all ages
   7. Manage patient care - both medical and trauma
   8. Participate in care of patient
   9. Participate under supervision of preceptor and/or faculty
2. B. Skills Development
   1. Perform basic life support skills
   2. Initiate peripheral IVs
   3. Manage ABC¿s
   4. Apply EKG leads
   5. Interpret rhythms
   6. Cardiovert/defibrillate
   7. Prepare and administer medications
   8. Follow universal precautions
   9. Function as team leader
   10. Perform at level of entry level paramedic
   11. Therapeutic communication
   12. Scene leadership m. Scene safety
3. C. Psychomotor skills
   1. Airway and breathing
      1. Oral and nasal endotracheal intubation
      2. FBAO ¿ direct laryngoscopy
      3. Percutaneous cricothyrotomy
      4. Pleural decompression
      5. BIPAP, CPAP, PEEP
      6. Chest tube monitoring
      7. ETCO2monitoring
      8. NG/OG tube
   2. Assessment
      1. ECG interpretation
      2. 12-lead interpretation
      3. Blood chemistry analysis
      4. Wave form capnography
   3. Pharmacologic interventions
      1. Intraosseous insertion
      2. Enteral and parenteral administration of approved prescription medications
      3. Access indwelling catheters and implanted central IV ports
      4. Medications by IV infusion
      5. M
4. D. Record keeping
   1. Data collection
5. E. Decision making
   1. Evaluation
   2. Modification
   3. Reassessment
6. F. Professionalism
   1. Integrity
   2. Empathy
   3. Self-motivation
   4. Appearance/personal hygiene
   5. Self-confidence
   6. Communication
   7. Time-management
   8. Teamwork/diplomacy
   9. Respect
   10. Patient advocacy
   11. Careful delivery of service
7. G. Affective
   1. Uniform policy
   2. HIPAA compliance
   3. OSHA compliance
   4. Punctuality
   5. Comply with clinical guidelines
8. H. Practicum Orientation
   1. Daily log of practicum experiences
   2. Weekly review of practicum goals and objectives
   3. Required evaluations and checklists
   4. Student evaluation of the practicum

1. A. demonstrate an understanding of medical protocols.
2. B. perform a comprehensive history and physical examination to identify factors affecting the health and health needs of the patient.
3. C. perform basic and advanced interventions as part of a treatment plan intended to mitigate the emergency, provide symptom relief, and improve the overall health of the patient.
4. D. formulate a field impression based on an analysis of comprehensive assessment findings, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and epidemiology.
5. E. relate assessment findings to underlying pathological and physiological changes in the patient¿s condition.
6. F. integrate and synthesize the multiple determinants of health and clinical care.
7. G. anticipate and prospectively intervene to improve patient outcome.
8. H. effectively communicate in a manner that is culturally sensitive and intended to improve the patient outcome.
9. I. demonstrate exemplary professional behavior.
10. J. report and document assessment findings and interventions.
11. K. observe patient/paramedic relationships in the EMS system.
12. L. perform basic life support psychomotor skills.
13. M. perform advanced life support psychomotor skills.
14. N. observe or perform radio communications.
15. O. demonstrate universal precautions.
16. P. participate in transfer of patient care.

Courses and Registration

EMSP 1273 - Advanced Hospital Practicum III

1. A. Patient Assessment & Management
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Pathophysiology
   3. Epidemiology
   4. Health screening
   5. Standing operating procedures
   6. Assess patients of all ages
   7. Manage patient care - both medical and trauma
   8. Participate in care of patient
   9. Participate under supervision of preceptor and/or faculty
2. B. Skills Development
   1. Perform basic life support skills
   2. Initiate peripheral IVs
   3. Manage ABC¿s
   4. Apply EKG leads
   5. Interpret rhythms
   6. Cardiovert/defibrillate
   7. Prepare and administer medications
   8. Follow universal precautions
   9. Function as team leader
   10. Perform at level of entry level paramedic
   11. Therapeutic communication
   12. Scene leadership
   13. Scene safety
3. C. Psychomotor skills
   1. Airway and breathing
      1. Oral and nasal endotracheal intubation
      2. FBAO ¿ direct laryngoscopy
      3. Percutaneous cricothyrotomy
      4. Pleural decompression
      5. BIPAP, CPAP, PEEP
      6. Chest tube monitoring
      7. ETCO2monitoring
      8. NG/OG tube
   2. Assessment
      1. ECG interpretation
      2. 12-lead interpretation
      3. Blood chemistry analysis
      4. Wave form capnography
   3. Pharmacologic interventions
      1. Intraosseous insertion
      2. Enteral and parenteral administration of approved prescription medications
      3. Access indwelling catheters and implanted central IV ports
      4. Medications by IV infusion
4. D. Record keeping
   1. Data collection
5. E. Decision making
   1. Evaluation
   2. Modification
   3. Reassessment
6. F. Professionalism
   1. Integrity
   2. Empathy
   3. Self-motivation
   4. Appearance/personal hygiene
   5. Self-confidence
   6. Communication
   7. Time-management
   8. Teamwork/diplomacy
   9. Respect
   10. Patient advocacy
   11. Careful delivery of service
7. G. Affective
   1. Uniform policy
   2. HIPAA compliance
   3. OSHA compliance
   4. Punctuality
   5. Comply with clinical guidelines
8. H. Practicum Orientation
   1. Daily log of practicum experiences
   2. Weekly review of practicum goals and objectives
   3. Required evaluations and checklists
   4. Student evaluation of the practicum

1. A. demonstrate an understanding of medical protocols.
2. B. perform a comprehensive history and physical examination to identify factors affecting the health and health needs of the patient.
3. C. perform basic and advanced interventions as part of a treatment plan intended to mitigate the emergency, provide symptom relief, and improve the overall health of the patient.
4. D. formulate a field impression based on an analysis of comprehensive assessment findings, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and epidemiology.
5. E. relate assessment findings to underlying pathological and physiological changes in the patient¿s condition.
6. F. integrate and synthesize the multiple determinants of health and clinical care.
7. G. anticipate and prospectively intervene to improve patient outcome.
8. H. effectively communicate in a manner that is culturally sensitive and intended to improve the patient outcome.
9. I. demonstrate exemplary professional behavior.
10. J. report and document assessment findings and interventions.
11. K. observe patient/paramedic relationships in the EMS system.
12. L. perform basic life support psychomotor skills.
13. M. perform advanced life support psychomotor skills.
14. N. observe or perform radio communications.
15. O. demonstrate universal precautions.
16. P. participate in transfer of patient care.

Courses and Registration

EMSP 1274 - Advanced Hospital Practicum IV

1. A. Patient Assessment & Management
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Pathophysiology
   3. Epidemiology
   4. Health screening
   5. Standing operating procedures
   6. Assess patients of all ages
   7. Manage patient care - both medical and trauma
   8. Participate in care of patient
   9. Participate under supervision of preceptor and/or faculty
2. B. Skills Development
   1. Perform basic life support skills
   2. Initiate peripheral IVs
   3. Manage ABCs
   4. Apply EKG leads
   5. Interpret rhythms
   6. Cardiovert/defibrillate
   7. Prepare and administer medications
   8. Follow universal precautions
   9. Function as team leader
   10. Perform at level of entry level paramedic
   11. Therapeutic communication
   12. Scene leadership
   13. Scene safety
3. C. Psychomotor skills
   1. Airway and breathing
      1. Oral and nasal endotracheal intubation
      2. FBAO ¿ direct laryngoscopy
      3. Percutaneous cricothyrotomy
      4. Pleural decompression
      5. BIPAP, CPAP, PEEP
      6. Chest tube monitoring
      7. ETCO2monitoring
      8. NG/OG tube
   2. Assessment
      1. ECG interpretation
      2. 12-lead interpretation
      3. Blood chemistry analysis
      4. Wave form capnography
   3. c. Pharmacologic interventions
      1. 1. Intraosseous insertion
      2. 2. Enteral and parenteral administration of approved prescription medications
      3. 3. Access indwelling catheters and implanted central IV ports
      4. 4. Medications by IV infusion
4. D. Record keeping
   1. Data collection
5. E. Decision making
   1. Evaluation
   2. Modification
   3. Reassessment
6. F. Professionalism
   1. Integrity
   2. Empathy
   3. Self-motivation
   4. Appearance/personal hygiene
   5. Self-confidence
   6. Communication
   7. Time-management
   8. Teamwork/diplomacy
   9. Respect
   10. Patient advocacy
   11. Careful delivery of service
7. G. Affective
   1. Uniform policy
   2. HIPAA compliance
   3. OSHA compliance
   4. Punctuality
   5. Comply with clinical guidelines
8. H. Practicum Orientation
   1. Daily log of practicum experiences
   2. Weekly review of practicum goals and objectives
   3. Required evaluations and checklists
   4. Student evaluation of the practicum

1. A. demonstrate an understanding of medical protocols.
2. B. perform a comprehensive history and physical examination to identify factors affecting the health and health needs of the patient.
3. C. perform basic and advanced interventions as part of a treatment plan intended to mitigate the emergency, provide symptom relief, and improve the overall health of the patient.
4. D. formulate a field impression based on an analysis of comprehensive assessment findings, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and epidemiology.
5. E. relate assessment findings to underlying pathological and physiological changes in the patient¿s condition.
6. F. integrate and synthesize the multiple determinants of health and clinical care.
7. G. anticipate and prospectively intervene to improve patient outcome.
8. H. effectively communicate in a manner that is culturally sensitive and intended to improve the patient outcome.
9. I. demonstrate exemplary professional behavior.
10. J. report and document assessment findings and interventions.
11. K. observe patient/paramedic relationships in the EMS system.
12. L. perform basic life support psychomotor skills.
13. M. perform advanced life support psychomotor skills.
14. N. observe/perform radio communications.
15. O. demonstrate universal precautions.
16. P. participate in transfer of patient care.

Courses and Registration

EMSP 1275 - Advanced Life Support Practicum I

1. A. Patient Assessment & Management
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Pathophysiology
   3. Epidemiology
   4. Health screening
   5. Standing operating procedures
   6. Assess patients of all ages
   7. Manage patient care - both medical and trauma
   8. Participate in care of patient
   9. Participate under supervision of preceptor and/or faculty
2. B. Skills Development
   1. Perform basic life support skills
   2. Initiate peripheral IVs
   3. Manage ABC¿s
   4. Apply EKG leads
   5. Interpret rhythms
   6. Cardiovert/defibrillate
   7. Prepare and administer medications
   8. Follow universal precautions
   9. Function as team leader
   10. Perform at level of entry level paramedic
   11. Therapeutic communication
   12. Scene leadership
   13. Scene safety
3. C. Psychomotor skills
   1. Airway and breathing
      1. Oral and nasal endotracheal intubation
      2. FBAO ¿ direct laryngoscopy
      3. Percutaneous cricothyrotomy
      4. Pleural decompression
      5. BIPAP, CPAP, PEEP
      6. Chest tube monitoring
      7. ETCO2monitoring
      8. NG/OG tube
   2. Assessment
      1. ECG interpretation
      2. 12-lead interpretation
      3. Blood chemistry analysis
      4. Wave form capnography
   3. Pharmacologic interventions
      1. Intraosseous insertion
      2. Enteral and parenteral administration of approved prescription medications
      3. Access indwelling catheters and implanted central IV ports
      4. Medications by IV infusion
4. D. Record keeping
   1. Data collection
5. E. Decision making
   1. Evaluation
   2. Modification
   3. Reassessment
6. F. Professionalism
   1. Integrity
   2. Empathy
   3. Self-motivation
   4. Appearance/personal hygiene
   5. Self-confidence
   6. Communication
   7. Time-management
   8. Teamwork/diplomacy
   9. Respect
   10. Patient advocacy
   11. Careful delivery of service
7. G. Affective
   1. Uniform policy
   2. HIPAA compliance
   3. OSHA compliance
   4. Punctuality
   5. Comply with clinical guidelines
8. H. Practicum Orientation
   1. Daily log of practicum experiences
   2. Weekly review of practicum goals and objectives
   3. Required evaluations and checklists
   4. Student evaluation of the practicum

1. A. demonstrate an understanding of medical protocols.
2. B. perform a comprehensive history and physical examination to identify factors affecting the health and health needs of the patient.
3. C. perform basic and advanced interventions as part of a treatment plan intended to mitigate the emergency, provide symptom relief, and improve the overall health of the patient.
4. D. formulate a field impression based on an analysis of comprehensive assessment findings, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and epidemiology.
5. E. relate assessment findings to underlying pathological and physiological changes in the patient¿s condition.
6. F. integrate and synthesize the multiple determinants of health and clinical care.
7. G. anticipate and prospectively intervene to improve patient outcome.
8. H. effectively communicate in a manner that is culturally sensitive and intended to improve the patient outcome.
9. I. demonstrate exemplary professional behavior.
10. J. report and document assessment findings and interventions.
11. K. observe patient/paramedic relationships in the EMS system.
12. L. perform basic life support psychomotor skills.
13. M. perform advanced life support psychomotor skills.
14. N. observe or perform radio communications.
15. O. demonstrate universal precautions.
16. P. participate in transfer of patient care.

Courses and Registration

EMSP 1276 - Advanced Life Support Practicum II

1. A. Patient Assessment & Management
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Pathophysiology
   3. Epidemiology
   4. Health screening
   5. Standing operating procedures
   6. Assess patients of all ages
   7. Manage patient care - both medical and trauma
   8. Participate in care of patient
   9. Participate under supervision of preceptor and/or faculty
2. B. Skills Development
   1. Perform basic life support skills
   2. Initiate peripheral IVs
   3. Manage ABC¿s
   4. Apply EKG leads
   5. Interpret rhythms
   6. Cardiovert/defibrillate
   7. Prepare and administer medications
   8. Follow universal precautions
   9. Function as team leader
   10. Perform at level of entry level paramedic
   11. Therapeutic communication
   12. Scene leadership
   13. Scene safety
3. C. Psychomotor skills
   1. Airway and breathing
      1. Oral and nasal endotracheal intubation
      2. FBAO ¿ direct laryngoscopy
      3. Percutaneous cricothyrotomy
      4. Pleural decompression
      5. BIPAP, CPAP, PEEP
      6. Chest tube monitoring
      7. ETCO2monitoring
      8. NG/OG tube
   2. Assessment
      1. ECG interpretation
      2. 12-lead interpretation
      3. Blood chemistry analysis
      4. Wave form capnography
   3. Pharmacologic interventions
      1. Intraosseous insertion
      2. Enteral and parenteral administration of approved prescription medications
      3. Access indwelling catheters and implanted central IV ports
      4. Medications by IV infusion
4. D. Record keeping
   1. Data collection
5. E. Decision making
   1. Evaluation
   2. Modification
   3. Reassessment
6. F. Professionalism
   1. Integrity
   2. Empathy
   3. Self-motivation
   4. Appearance/personal hygiene
   5. Self-confidence
   6. Communication
   7. Time-management
   8. Teamwork/diplomacy
   9. Respect
   10. Patient advocacy
   11. Careful delivery of service
7. G. Affective
   1. Uniform policy
   2. HIPAA compliance
   3. OSHA compliance
   4. Punctuality
   5. Comply with clinical guidelines
8. H. Practicum Orientation
   1. Daily log of practicum experiences
   2. Weekly review of practicum goals and objectives
   3. Required evaluations and checklists
   4. Student evaluation of the practicum

1. A. demonstrate an understanding of medical protocols.
2. B. perform a comprehensive history and physical examination to identify factors affecting the health and health needs of the patient.
3. C. perform basic and advanced interventions as part of a treatment plan intended to mitigate the emergency, provide symptom relief, and improve the overall health of the patient.
4. D. formulate a field impression based on an analysis of comprehensive assessment findings, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and epidemiology.
5. E. relate assessment findings to underlying pathological and physiological changes in the patient¿s condition.
6. F. integrate and synthesize the multiple determinants of health and clinical care.
7. G. anticipate and prospectively intervene to improve patient outcome.
8. H. effectively communicate in a manner that is culturally sensitive and intended to improve the patient outcome.
9. I. demonstrate exemplary professional behavior.
10. J. report and document assessment findings and interventions.
11. K. observe patient/paramedic relationships in the EMS system.
12. L. perform basic life support psychomotor skills.
13. M. perform advanced life support psychomotor skills.
14. N. observe or perform radio communications.
15. O. demonstrate universal precautions.
16. P. participate in transfer of patient care.

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EMSP 1277 - Advanced Life Support Practicum III

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture NoneLab 6
Course Description: This practicum provides the student with opportunities for entry-level paramedic care with specialty providers that may include police departments, fire departments, critical care transportation, and fixed or rotary wing air ambulances. Under instructor and preceptor guidance, the student will synthesize and apply theories and skills learned throughout the program. Emphasis will be placed upon team leading, critical thinking, prioritization, assessment, therapeutic communication, and life-saving interventions. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1270 , EMSP 1271 , EMSP 1272 , EMSP 1273 , and EMSP 1274  with a grade of C or higher; Minnesota Human Services background study with no restrictions; current state EMT certification; current AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider certification; required immunizations; current healthcare insurance.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: Basic word processing skills.

Major Content

1. A. Patient Assessment & Management
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Pathophysiology
   3. Epidemiology
   4. Health screening
   5. Standing operating procedures
   6. Assess patients of all ages
   7. Manage patient care - both medical and trauma
   8. Participate in care of patient
   9. Participate under supervision of preceptor and/or faculty
2. B. Skills Development
   1. Perform basic life support skills
   2. Initiate peripheral IVs
   3. Manage ABC¿s
   4. Apply EKG leads
   5. Interpret rhythms
   6. Cardiovert/defibrillate
   7. Prepare and administer medications
   8. Follow universal precautions
   9. Function as team leader
   10. Perform at level of entry level paramedic
   11. Therapeutic communication
   12. Scene leadership
   13. Scene safety
3. C. Psychomotor skills
   1. Airway and breathing
      1. Oral and nasal endotracheal intubation
      2. FBAO ¿ direct laryngoscopy
      3. Percutaneous cricothyrotomy
      4. Pleural decompression
      5. BIPAP, CPAP, PEEP
      6. Chest tube monitoring
      7. ETCO2monitoring
      8. NG/OG tube
   2. Assessment
      1. ECG interpretation
      2. 12-lead interpretation
      3. Blood chemistry analysis
      4. Wave form capnography
   3. Pharmacologic interventions
      1. Intraosseous insertion
      2. Enteral and parenteral administration of approved prescription medications
      3. Access indwelling catheters and implanted central IV ports
      4. Medications by IV infusion
4. D. Record keeping
   1. Data collection
5. E. Decision making
   1. Evaluation
   2. Modification
   3. Reassessment
6. F. Professionalism
   1. Integrity
   2. Empathy
   3. Self-motivation
   4. Appearance/personal hygiene
   5. Self-confidence
   6. Communication
   7. Time-management
   8. Teamwork/diplomacy
   9. Respect
   10. Patient advocacy
   11. Careful delivery of service
7. G. Affective
   1. Uniform policy
   2. HIPAA compliance
   3. OSHA compliance
   4. Punctuality
   5. Comply with clinical guidelines
8. H. Practicum Orientation
   1. Daily log of practicum experiences
   2. Weekly review of practicum goals and objectives
   3. Required evaluations and checklists
   4. Student evaluation of the practicum

1. A. demonstrate an understanding of medical protocols.
2. B. perform a comprehensive history and physical examination to identify factors affecting the health and health needs of the patient.
3. C. perform basic and advanced interventions as part of a treatment plan intended to mitigate the emergency, provide symptom relief, and improve the overall health of the patient.
4. D. formulate a field impression based on an analysis of comprehensive assessment findings, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and epidemiology.
5. E. relate assessment findings to underlying pathological and physiological changes in the patient¿s condition.
6. F. integrate and synthesize the multiple determinants of health and clinical care.
7. G. anticipate and prospectively intervene to improve patient outcome.
8. H. effectively communicate in a manner that is culturally sensitive and intended to improve the patient outcome.
9. I. demonstrate exemplary professional behavior.
10. J. report and document assessment findings and interventions.
11. K. observe patient/paramedic relationships in the EMS system.
12. L. perform basic life support psychomotor skills.
13. M. perform advanced life support psychomotor skills.
14. N. observe or perform radio communications.
15. O. demonstrate universal precautions.
16. P. participate in transfer of patient care.

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EMSP 1280 - Integration and Transition to the Paramedic Role

1. A. Career Planning
   1. Resume
   2. Cover letter
   3. Application for employment
   4. Mock interview techniques
2. F. Life-long learning
3. G. Current trends in healthcare
4. H. Promoting healthy life styles
5. I. Dynamics of healthcare
6. J. Role of the Paramedic
7. K. Ethics, values, legal issues and professional accountability/scope of practice
8. L. National Registry readiness
   1. Standards
   2. Expectations
   3. Skills checklist
   4. Practical
9. B. National Registry readiness
   1. CBT preparation
   2. Standards
   3. Expectations
10. C. Intuitive thinking skills
11. D. Critical thinking skills
12. E. Collaboration with other healthcare disciplines

1. A. apply course concepts to electronic preparation exams.
2. B. complete predictive exams.
3. C. complete National Registry preparation requirements.
4. D. describe the responsibility for being a life-long learner in the EMS profession.
5. E. synthesize principles of EMS leadership and management.
6. F. apply critical thinking skills to identify priority healthcare needs for patients.
7. G. synthesize assessments and paramedic interventions.
8. H. develop a comprehensive résumé, cover letter, application for employment, and portfolio.
9. I. articulate job interview techniques and criteria.
10. J. identify practicum expectations.
11. K. demonstrate mastery of didactic materials.
12. L. demonstrate mastery of practical skills.
13. M. attend assigned clinical and field internship practicums.

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EMSB 1020 - Emergency Medical Technician

1. Preparatory & Public Health Emergency Medical Care Systems, Research and Public Health Workforce Safety and Wellness of the EMT Medical/Legal and Ethical Issues Documentation Communication Lifting and Moving Patients
2. Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology Anatomy Physiology Medical Terminology
3. Pathophysiology Cellular Metabolism Components Necessary for Adequate Perfusion
4. Life Span Development Neonates and Infants Toddlers & Preschool-Age Children School-Age Children Adolescence Early Adulthood Middle Adulthood Late Adulthood
5. Airway Airway Management Artificial Ventilation Oxygenation
6. Assessment Baseline Vital Signs, Monitoring Devices & History Taking Scene Size-Up Patient Assessment
7. Pharmacology Pharmacology Medication Administration
8. Shock and Resuscitation Shock Resuscitation in Cardiac Arrest Recognizing and Treating Cardiac Arrest Special Considerations for the AED
9. Medical Emergencies Respiratory Emergencies Altered Mental Status, Stroke and Headache Seizures and Syncope Acute Diabetic Emergencies Anaphylactic Reactions Toxicologic Emergencies Abdominal, Gynecologic, Genitourinary, and Renal Emergencies Environmental Emergencies Submersion Incidents: Drowning and Diving Emergencies Behavioral Emergencies
10. Trauma Emergencies Trauma Overview: The Trauma Patient and the Trauma System Bleeding and Soft Tissue Trauma Burns Musculoskeletal Trauma Head Trauma Spinal Column and Spinal Cord Trauma Eye, Face, and Neck Trauma Chest Trauma Abdominal and Genitourinary Trauma Multisystem Trauma and Trauma in Special Patient Populations
11. Special Patient Populations Obstetrics and Care of the Newborn Pediatrics Geriatrics Patients with Special Challenges
12. EMS Operations Ambulance Operations and Air Medical Response Gaining Access and Patient Extrication Hazardous Materials Multiple-Casualty Incidents and Incident Management EMS Response to Terrorism Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction

1. apply fundamental knowledge of the EMS system, safety/wellbeing of the EMT, medical/legal and ethical issues to the provision of emergency care.
2. apply fundamental knowledge of the pathophysiology of respiration and perfusion to patient assessment and management.
3. apply fundamental knowledge of life span development to patient assessment and management.
4. apply knowledge of general anatomy and physiology to patient assessment and management in order to assure a patent airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages.
5. apply scene information and patient assessment findings to guide emergency management.
6. apply fundamental knowledge of the medication that the EMT may assist/administer to a patient during an emergency.
7. apply fundamental knowledge of the causes, pathophysiology, and management of shock, respiratory failure or arrest, cardiac failure or arrest, and post resuscitation management.
8. apply fundamental knowledge to provide basic emergency care and transportation based on assessment findings for an acutely ill patient.
9. apply fundamental understanding to provide basic emergency care and transportation based on assessment findings for an acutely injured patient.
10. use simple knowledge of the principles of illness and injury prevention in emergency care.
11. apply fundamental knowledge of the anatomy and function of all human systems to the practice of EMS.
12. use foundational anatomical and medical terms and abbreviations in written and oral communication with colleagues and other health care professionals.
13. apply fundamental knowledge of growth, development, and aging and assessment findings to provide basic emergency care and transportation for a patient with special needs.
14. apply knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities to ensure patient, public, and personnel safety.

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EMSB 1022 - Emergency Medical Technician - Refresher

1. Introduction The Well-Being of the EMT-Basic Emotions and Stress Scene Safety Infection Control
2. Airway
3. Patient Assessment Medical Patient Trauma Patient
4. Medical Emergencies General Pharmacology Cardiac Respiratory Allergic Reactions Environmental Diabetes Poisoning and Overdose Behavioral Obstetrics and Gynecology
5. Trauma Emergencies Bleeding, Shock Management Soft Tissue Musculoskeletal Head and Spine
6. Pediatric Patients
7. Operations Lifting and Moving Patients Hazmat Awareness

1. identify role and responsibilities of an Emergency Medical Technician.
2. discuss ethical and legal issues of emergency care.
3. recognize indicators of stress in the individual and in the group setting.
4. identify factors of scene safety.
5. demonstrate body substance isolation (BSI) techniques.
6. demonstrate airway management procedures.
7. demonstrate patient assessment techniques on the medical patient.
8. demonstrate patient assessment techniques on the trauma patient.
9. implement suitable care for patient, based on patient assessment findings.
10. discuss basic pharmacology use in pre-hospital setting.
11. identify and care for patients experiencing cardiac and respiratory emergencies.
12. demonstrate proper use of automatic external defibrillator (AED).
13. assess and treat patients experiencing allergic reactions, environmental, poisoning or overdose emergencies.
14. differentiate between diabetic and behavioral emergencies.
15. assess and treat trauma-related emergencies
16. differentiate care for open versus closed injuries.
17. identify age ranges of pediatric patients.
18. describe care of ill or injured pediatric patient.
19. discuss procedure to assist in an emergency childbirth situation.
20. identify and care for patient with gynecological emergency.
21. demonstrate safe patient lifting and moving techniques. 22. discuss ambulance operations in a variety of settings. 23. discuss ambulance operations in a variety of settings.

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EMSC 2900 - Role of the Community Paramedic

1. Scope of Paramedicine
   1. History and future
   2. Components of community paramedicine
   3. Health care team relationships
   4. Patient advocacy
   5. Regulations and Reimbursement
2. Role in Public Health
   1. Health promotion activities.
   2. Injury prevention
   3. Chronic disease management
   4. Risk mitigation strategies
   5. Financial impact upon system
3. Social and environmental determinants
   1. Social ecology model
   2. Health status indicators
   3. Related social characteristics
   4. Organizational policies
   5. Regulations and laws on health behavior
4. Care Plans and Cultural Factors
   1. Define cultures
   2. Casual factors in healthcare status
   3. Risks of stereotyping d. Cultural factors

1. apply the appropriate risk mitigation strategies for an individual based on the social determinants of health as presented in a case study.
2. critique the Community Paramedic role in public health and primary care from both the financial and health perspectives.
3. define key points in the different relationships they will have with members of the healthcare team, including both healthcare and social services.
4. define patient advocacy and liaison work.
5. describe chronic disease management utilized by public health agencies.
6. describe health promotion activities associated with their roles in overall community based public health efforts.
7. describe injury prevention activities utilized by public health agencies.
8. describe the Community Paramedic scope of practice.
9. design an integrated individual care plan that demonstrates the interrelationships among cultural factors and patient and community health plans.
10. design talking points that explain the “scope of practice” to community and medical stakeholders.
11. discuss the history and future of their role as it relates to a medical team service provider.
12. identify the social and environmental determinants of health as it relates to the management of chronic diseases common to the local patient base.
13. investigate the financial impact of the Community Paramedic upon healthcare payers.
14. outline current Minnesota-specific legislation that impacts the certification and reimbursement of Community Paramedics.
15. describe the correlation between heath status indicators and the individual characteristics of the patient population.
16. design an evaluation plan that measures the financial impact of the Community Paramedic program on the cost of patient disease management. discuss the social ecology model and the determinants of health.
17. identify social characteristics that are correlated with health status indicators.
18. describe a broad definition of culture as it applies to providing services.
19. identify the impact of organizational policies, societal regulations, and laws on health behaviors.
20. predict how the divide between culture and individual identity contributes to causal factors in health care status.
21. recognize the risks of stereotyping in the context of creating patient care plans.
22. identify cultural factors that play a significant role in the use of EMS and tie them to an intervention or re-education strategy

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EMSC 2910 - Community Assessment

1. Social and environmental determinants
   1. Social ecology model
   2. Health status indicators
   3. Related social characteristics
   4. Organizational policies
   5. Regulations and laws on health behavior
2. Care Plans and Cultural Factors
   1. Define cultures
   2. Casual factors in healthcare status
   3. Risks of stereotyping
   4. Cultural factors
3. Role in Public Health
   1. Health promotion activities.
   2. Injury prevention
   3. Chronic disease management
   4. Risk mitigation strategies
   5. Financial impact upon system
4. Scope of Paramedicine
   1. History and future
   2. Components of community paramedicine
   3. Health care team relationships
   4. Patient advocacy
   5. Regulations
   6. Reimbursement

1. evaluate other needs of the community.
2. analyze elements of effective community agency relationships and strategically plan and identify medical supports that need to be provided in an effort to bridge the gap in health care services.
3. formulate a community-based outreach strategy designed to incorporate the patient and Community Paramedic into the web of resources needed to address identified community health concerns.
4. investigate the demographical and financial factors that affect community health and access to patient care resources.
5. analyze elements of effective community agency relationships and strategically plan and identify medical supports that need to be provided in an effort to bridge the gap in health care services.
6.  analyze hospital admission and discharge data to identify common causes of 30-day same diagnosis readmissions.
7. construct a community resource map to address the community needs relative to mental, physical, social support systems and safety nets.
8. construct a community resource map to address the community needs relative to mental, physical, social support systems, and safety nets.
9. define outreach as it relates to the patient’s well-being.
10. describe different types of safety nets.
11. describe how to conduct outreach to a variety of programs for the purpose of engaging their services into the web of resources.
12. design a tracking and follow up protocol for an individual client that includes communication and collaboration with other healthcare providers.
13. develop a community needs assessment that incorporates demographic, medical, and patient care resources.
14. develop a community needs assessment that incorporates demographic, medical, and patient care resources.
15. discuss how mapping plays a role, as part of a community needs assessment.
16. discuss physical transportation of a client to resource provider.
17. discuss the HOME Team Interventional Technique.
18. discuss the different types and levels of care available to address a client¿s health, mental health, substance abuse and social service needs.
19. discuss the types of resources needed to apply negative consequences as a means of modifying unhealthy behavior.
20. evaluate the effectiveness of the relationship with an agency.
21. explain how to reconnect a client to the web of resources.
22. formulate a community-based outreach strategy designed to incorporate the patient and Community Paramedic into the web of resources needed to address identified community health concerns.
23. identify steps involved in individual outreach.
24. outline basic safety principles associated with individual outreach
25. structure a relationship with an agency that becomes part of the web of resources.
26. to explain different forms of client referrals.
27. to identify medical interventions aimed at bridging the gap between the field and other sources of care.
28. translate a needs assessment into a community outreach strategy that includes resources that address needs identified in the community gap analysis.
29. translate client/community need into a web of resources.
30. use pathways to care for clients.
31. use the web of resources to motivate clients to change.

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EMSC 2920 - Pathophysiology and Disease Management for the Community Paramedic

Credits: 2
Hours/Week: Lecture 2Lab None
Course Description: Expands on the past knowledge and experience of a paramedic by further exploring chronic conditions commonly encountered in a primary care and public health setting.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: Basic word processing skills. Basic internet data entry. Online course navigation.

Major Content
1 .Personal Safety and Well-Being

1. Components of well-being
2. Physiology of stress
3. Warning signs of stress
4. Managing stress
5. Stages of grieving
6. Professional boundaries

2 .Communicable Diseases

1. Disease transmission
2. OSHA standards
3. Universal precautions
4. Disease transmission prevention

3 .Setting Goals for Patient Care

1. Pathophysiology of chronic and acute diseases
2. Interpretation of care plans for hospice patients
3. Interpretation of care plans for palliative care
4. Immunizations and preventative care
5. Life stages
6. Lab and imaging interpretation

1. analyze elements of effective community agency relationships and strategically plan and identify medical supports that need to be provided in an effort to bridge the gap in health care services.
2. analyze personal safety and well-being as it relates to the delivery of healthcare services in the community.
3. combine primary care assessment and treatment techniques with previous acute care knowledge for developing programmatic goals for patient care.
4. construct a community resource map to address the community needs relative to mental, physical, social support systems, and safety nets.
5. examine lab and imaging test results useful in determining disease progression.
6. investigate the methods by which community-acquired infections spread through a population and develop strategies to reduce the provider role in disease transmission.
7. define key terms associated with wellness and safety and the four components of well- being.
8. differentiate between helpful and harmful strategies for managing stress in the provider, patient, and other involved parties.
9. discuss stages of grieving as it relates to the actual or impending death of a patient.
10. discuss the physiological effects of stress and the concept of burnout.
11. formulate a community-based outreach strategy designed to incorporate the patient and Community Paramedic into the web of resources needed to address identified community health concerns.
12. identify warning signs of stress commonly displayed by healthcare providers.
13. devise an action plan that will reduce the spread of infectious diseases that result from contact with community healthcare providers.
14. discuss changes made to the care plan for patients receiving hospice or palliative care.
15. examine lab and imaging test results when determining disease progression during case studies.
16. explain how diseases are transmitted throughout a local population.
17. explain the development, progression, and pathophysiology of common chronic and acute diseases, including heart failure, asthma, COPD, diabetes, neurological conditions, hypertension, pressure wounds, infectious diseases, oral conditions, and mental health conditions.
18. investigate professional boundaries that are established in the primary care patient- provider relationship.
19. list the immunizations and preventative care for patients at different life stages.
20. recite OSHA standard for prevention of disease transmission and mandated universal precautions.devise an action plan that will reduce the spread of infectious diseases that result from contact with community healthcare providers.

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EMSC 2930 - Community Paramedic Patient Care Experience

1. Cardiology
   1. Progress of treatment
   2. Cardiac pharmacology
   3. Assessment
   4. Counseling
2. Behavioral/Psych
   1. Intake process
   2. Assessment of risk
   3. Inpatient v. outpatient
   4. Psychotic and other behavioral disorders
   5. Mental status exam
   6. Screening for suicide
3. Wound/Ostomy Care
   1. Primary wound closure
   2. Conventional wound dressings
   3. VAC dressings
   4. Surgical site drains
   5. Dressing changes
4. Home Health/Palliative Care
   1. Patient qualifications
   2. Hospice and Home Health relationships
   3. Pain management
   4. Nutrition
   5. Medication management
   6. Assess needs in daily activities
5. Pediatrics
   1. Medical assessment
   2. Stages of physical and mental development
   3. Chronic asthma
   4. G-tube us and maintenance
6. Emergency Department
   1. Mentoring with higher skill level
   2. Suturing
   3. blood draws
7. Primary Care
   1. One-on-one with primary care
   2. Clinic presentations
   3. Treatment plans
   4. Integrate with community health

1. combine assessment and history findings with prior findings to recommend changes to the patient care plan.
2. conduct comprehensive physical assessments and medical histories under the direction of the clinical preceptor.
3. demonstrate proficiency in simple primary wound closure using acceptable suturing technique.
4. formulate and implement plans for mitigating negative social, environmental, and cultural factors related to the well-being of patients who are within the targeted population of the local Community Paramedic program.
5. determine cardiac risk factors,
6. determine psychological patient risk.
7. track progress of cardiac treatments.
8. describe use of anti-hypertensives and statin medications.
9. perform assessment of the cardiac patient.
10. interpret cardiac tests, including stress echo’s and blood values.
11. understand cardiac risk factor modification via lifestyle and pharmacologic interventions.
12. understand psychological patient intake process.
13. determine need for either inpatient or outpatient services.
14. explain inpatient treatment.
15. differentiate between patients with psychotic and behavioral disorders.
16. explain how patients are transitioned to outpatient services.
17. perform interviews and diffusing techniques for patients with psychological issues.
18. apply VAC’s for proper functioning.
19. assemble and apply ostomy supplies.
20. pack and dress wounds. Practice packing and dressing wounds commonly treated through outpatient wound clinics.
21. perform mental health status exam.
22. screen patients for suicide risk.
23. coach patients on proper nutrition, activity levels, and medication monitoring.
24. coordinate with other health care providers in providing services.
25. empty surgical site drains (Jackson Pratt, pleural drains etc).
26. pack and dress wounds commonly treated through outpatient wound clinics.
27. perform packing changes for wounds that have undergone I&D.
28. understand how pain management is monitored and adjusted based on patient assessment and history.
29. understand the qualification process for home health or hospice services.
30. assess for normal stages of mental, physical, and emotional growth.
31. manage a patient in need of assistance in daily activities.
32. manage chronic asthma including peak flow measurements.
33. administer medications via a G-tube.
34. determine needs for chronically ill children.
35. manage malfunctioning G-tubes.
36. assess patients with poorly managed health care problems.
37. assist in the development of treatment plans.
38. integrate with existing resources to better serve the needs of their community.

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EMSE 1140 - Paramedic Preparation

1. IV and Pharmacology Setup Medication preparation Math evaluation for medication administration

1. demonstrate completion of certification courses.
2. demonstrate an understanding of medical terminology.
3. demonstrate cardiac skills.
4. demonstrate intravenous access set up.
5. demonstrate proficiency in EMS operations.
6. demonstrate proficiency in EMT-Basic National Registry skills.
7. exhibit professional EMS behavior.
8. identify career plan.

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EMSE 1141 - Introduction to Paramedics

1. Anatomy and Physiology Anatomy and physiology of the human body systems
2. EMS Systems History of EMS EMS Systems Roles, responsibilities, and professionalism of EMS personnel Quality improvement methods Patient safety
3. Hematology Anatomy and physiology Epidemiology Pathophysiology Psychosocial impact Presentations, prognosis, and management of: Sickle cell crisis Blood transfusion complications Hemostatic disorders Lymphomas Red blood cell disorders White blood cell disorders Coagulopathies
4. Medical/Legal/Ethics Consent/refusal of care Confidentiality Advanced directives Tort and criminal actions Statutory responsibilities Mandatory reporting Healthcare regulation Patient rights/advocacy Ethical principles/moral obligations Ethical tests and decision making
5. Pathophysiology Correlation with disease process Alterations in cells and tissues Cellular environment Genetics and familial diseases Hypoperfusion Self defense mechanisms Inflammation Variances in immunity and inflammation Stress and disease
6. Workforce Safety and Wellness Provider safety and well being Standard safety precautions OSHA blood and airborne compliance Prevention of work-related injuries Lifting and moving a patient Wellness principles
7. Research in EMS Research principles in EMS Literature review Advocate evidence-based practice
8. CPR
   1. Recertification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Health Care Provider, according to current standard.
   2. Impedance Threshold Devices
   3. Mechanical chest compression devices

1. outline the history of EMS.
2. define the various EMS systems.
3. identify the roles and responsibilities of EMS personnel.
4. identify quality improvement methods.
5. advocate patient safety.
6. discuss and define medical/legal issues in emergency care.
7. model ethical decision making in emergency care.
8. demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the human body systems.
9. demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the hematology of the human body.
10. demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology of the human body.
11. demonstrate workforce safety.
12. discuss the well-being of a paramedic.
13. utilize medical terminology and abbreviations in emergency care.
14. analyze EMS research abstract(s)
15. perform CPR according to current American Heart Association standards
16. enhance CPR techniques with advanced equipment and methods

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EMSE 1146 - Advanced Assessment, Communication and Documentation

1. Clinical Decision Making Influencing factors Patient presentations Cornerstone of critical thinking
2. Documentation Report writing General considerations Electronic documentation Document revision
3. EMS Communications Systems Methodology Components Regulation Dispatch Procedures Team dynamics Verbal qualities
4. EMS System Communication Communication with healthcare professionals Team communication and dynamics
5. History Taking Component of the patient history Interviewing techniques in EMS Integration of therapeutic communication techniques based on findings and presentation
6. Patient Assessment General impression LOC ABCs Vital signs Life-threats Body systems Bariatrics Anatomical regions Patient care skills Reassessment
7. Scene Size-up Scene management Environmental impact on patient care Hazards Violence Scene stabilization Security Multiple patient situations
8. Techniques of Physical Examination Assessment Cardiovascular exam Examination skills Infants and children Appearance and demeanor

1. demonstrate the primary and secondary assessment for medical and trauma patients.
2. demonstrate a comprehensive patient examination.
3. demonstrate the importance of empathy when obtaining a health history.
4. demonstrate the assessment of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, back, and extremities.
5. describe the techniques of obtaining a patient history.
6. identify the components of a comprehensive history of an adult patient.
7. describe common hazards found at the emergency scene.
8. describe the use of facilitation, reflection, clarification, empathetic responses, confrontation, and interpretation.
9. apply the principles of medical documentation and report writing.
10. demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively through electronic media.
11. describe the components of the ongoing assessment.
12. describe the phases of communications in emergency care situations.
13. differentiate between critical life threatening, potentially life threatening, and non life-threatening patient presentations.
14. evaluate scene size-up.

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EMSE 1148 - Advanced EMS Operations

1. Crime Scene Awareness Hazard awareness control and avoidance Approach to the scene Specific dangerous scenes Violent groups and situations Tactical considerations for safety and patient care Tactical patient care EMS at crime scenes
2. MCI Review of National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) terminology Review of triage methods Design an MCI exercise Participate in an MCI exercise Incident command
3. Rescue Awareness and Operations Role of the paramedic in rescue operations Phases of a rescue operation Medical treatment Disentanglement Rescuer personal protective equipment Review of rescue specialties

1. define the term rescue.
2. demonstrate current methods of triage.
3. complete a table top and practice exercise using the principles of medical incident command.
4. apply knowledge of rescue, Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), MCI, crime scene management, and EMS operational aspects in scenario-based learning.
5. explain the medical and mechanical aspects of rescue situations.
6. explain the role of the paramedic in delivering care at the emergency scene.
7. identify hazards of cave-in during trench rescue operations.
8. identify hazards of water rescue.
9. identify the role of a paramedic at a crime scene.
10. identify confined in an oxygen-deficient atmosphere.
11. set up an MCI drill.

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EMSE 1149 - Advanced EMS Pharmacology

1. Autonomic Nervous System Organization and function Peripheral nervous system characteristics Autonomic nervous system characteristics
2. Emergency Medications Names Actions Indications Contraindications Complications Routes of administration Side effects Interactions Dosages for the medications administered
3. Medication Administration Patient administration
4. Paramedics Scope of Management Mathematical equivalents Medical Direction
5. Principles of Intravenous Access Cannulation Infusion Blood draws Solutions Setups Asepsis Intraosseous Needles
6. Principles of Pharmacology Medical legislation Naming Classification Schedules Storage and security Administration routes Autonomic pharmacology Metabolism and excretion Mechanism of medication action Phases of medication activity Pharmacokinetics Medication response relationships Medication interactions Toxicity Types of patients Universal precautions Asepsis

1. differentiate names of a drug.
2. discuss special considerations in drug administration.
3. describe legislative acts controlling drug use and abuse.
4. describe drug classification.
5. review anatomy and physiology of the autonomic nervous system.
6. describe historical trends in pharmacology.
7. calculate drug dosages.
8. demonstrate intravenous access.
9. demonstrate techniques for obtaining blood samples.
10. describe drugs that the paramedic may administer according to local protocol.
11. describe general principles of peripheral venous cannulation.
12. describe mechanisms of drug actions.
13. discuss legal aspects of medication administration.
14. discuss medical asepsis.
15. integrate the pathophysiology of pharmacology with patient assessment.
16. perform routes of medication administration.
17. synthesize a field impression to implement a pharmacologic management plan.
18. utilize universal precautions and body substance isolation.

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EMSE 1153 - Advanced Medical Emergencies I

1. Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Disorders Anatomy and physiology Epidemiology Pathophysiology Psychosocial impact Presentations Prognosis
2. Airway Management Anatomy Assessment Techniques of assuring a patent airway
3. Artificial Ventilation Assessment and management of adequate and inadequate ventilation Artificial ventilation Minute ventilation Alveolar ventilation Effect of artificial ventilation on cardiac output
4. Assessment and management of: Acute and chronic gastrointestinal hemorrhage Peritonitis Ulcerative diseases Liver disorders Irritable bowel syndrome Infectious disorders Inflammatory disorders Pancreatitis Hernias Gall bladder and biliary tract disorders Bowel obstruction Rectal abscess Rectal foreign body obstruction Mesenteric ischemia
5. Endocrine disorders Anatomy and physiology Epidemiology Pathophysiology Psychosocial impact Presentations Prognosis Assessment and management of Adrenal disease Pituitary and thyroid disorders
6. Genitourinary/Renal Anatomy and physiology Epidemiology Pathophysiology Psychosocial impact Presentations Prognosis Assessment and management of complications of Acute renal failure Chronic renal failure Dialysis Renal calculi Acid base disturbances Fluid and electrolyte Infection Male genital tract conditions
7. Immunology Anatomy and physiology Epidemiology Pathophysiology Psychosocial impact Presentations Prognosis Assessment and management of Hypersensitivity Anaphylactic reactions Anaphylactoid reactions Collagen vascular disease Transplant-related problems
8. Pulmonary Ventilation and respiration Asthma Pulmonary edema Field impressions Ventilation devices Assessment
9. Respiration Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system Pathophysiology of respiratory system Oxygenation External and internal respiration Assessment and management of adequate and inadequate respiration Supplemental oxygen therapy Epidemiology Psychosocial impact Presentations, prognosis, and management of Pleural effusion Spontaneous pneumothorax Obstructive/restrictive lung diseases Pulmonary infections Neoplasm Pertussis Cystic fibrosis Acute upper airway infections
10. Shock Epidemiology Prevention Pathophysiology Assessment Management/treatment plan

1. develop, execute, and evaluate a treatment plan based on the field impression for the hematologic patient.
2. define the causes and pathophysiology of respiratory arrest.
3. explain the primary objective of airway maintenance.
4. develop, execute, and evaluate a treatment plan based on the field impression for the renal patient.
5. develop, execute, and evaluate a treatment plan based on the field impression for the anaphylactic patient.
6. perform advanced airway management skills.
7. develop, execute, and evaluate a treatment plan based on the field impression for the hemorrhage or shock patient.
8. discuss the physiology of ventilation and respiration.
9. define the causes and pathophysiology of shock and shock resuscitation.
10. develop, execute, and evaluate a treatment plan based on the field impression for the respiratory patient.

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EMSE 1154 - Advanced Medical Emergencies II

1. Life Span Development Infancy Toddler School Age Adolescent Early adulthood Middle adulthood Late adulthood
2. Cultural Diversity Cultural diversity in patient population Changing community demographics Personal cultural identity Health traditions/religious laws Communication skills ultural diversity issues
3. Death and Dying Legal documents Grief stages Imminent death Communication skills with grieving individuals Paramedic role Role of mortician/death investigators Diverse practices regarding death and dying Hospice End of life issues
4. Environmental Emergencies Pathophysiology Assessment and Management Submersion incidents Temperature-related illness Bites and envenomations Dysbarism Electrical injury High altitude illness
5. Infectious Diseases Anatomy and physiology Epidemiology Pathophysiology Psychosocial impact Prognosis and management Hepatitis HIV-related diseases Meningococcal meningitis Pneumonia TB Tetanus Rabies Viral diseases Sexually-transmitted diseases Scabies and lice Lyme disease Gastroenteritis Fungal infections Antibiotic-resistant infections
6. Neurology Anatomy and physiology Epidemiology Pathophysiology Psychosocial impact Presentations, prognosis, and management of Seizure Status epilepticus Stroke Transient ischemic attack Headache Cranial nerve disorders Spinal cord compression Demyelinating disorders Hydrocephalus Neurologic inflammation/infection Movement disorders Dementia Parkinsons disease Tumors Wernickes encephalopathy
7. Practicum Orientation Daily log of practicum experiences Weekly review of practicum goals and objectives Required evaluations and checklists Student evaluation of the practicum
8. Psychiatric Anatomy and physiology Epidemiology Pathophysiology Psychosocial impact Prognosis and management Acute psychosis Agitated delirium Addictive behavior Mood and thought disorders Factitious disorders Neurotic disorder Organic psychosis Patterns of violence/abuse/neglect Personality disorders Psychosomatic disorders
9. Therapeutic communications Communication Interviewing Factors affecting communication Non-verbal skills Special interview situations
10. Toxicology Anatomy and physiology Epidemiology Pathophysiology Psychosocial impact Prognosis and management Sympathomimetrics Sedative/hypnotics Opiates Anticholinergics Cholinergics Carbon monoxide Alcohol intoxication and withdrawal OTC and prescription medications Illegal drugs

1. develop, execute, and evaluate a treatment plan based on the field impression for the psychiatric patient.
2. demonstrate appropriate use of PPE in assessment and treatment of the infectious disease patient.
3. compare the physiological and psychosocial characteristics during the various stages of the life span.
4. develop, execute, and evaluate a treatment plan based on the field impression for the patient with non-traumatic neurologic emergencies.
5. develop, execute, and evaluate a treatment plan based on the field impression for the patient with environmental injuries.
6. perform a neurological assessment.
7. demonstrate an awareness of changing community demographics.
8. develop, execute, and evaluate a treatment plan based on the field impression for the infectious disease patient.
9. define cultural diversity.
10. develop, execute, and evaluate a treatment plan based on the field impression for the patient with toxicology issues.
11. determine personal cultural identity.
12. develop communication skills in culturally diverse patient populations.
13. differentiate various health traditions versus western practices.
14. discuss the inter-relationships between stress, coping, and illness.
15. identify benefits of critical incident stress debriefing.
16. identify causes and sources of behavioral emergencies.
17. identify sources of stress and anger in the paramedic work environment.
18. recognize indicators of imminent death.
19. utilize verbal techniques to manage the emotionally disturbed patient.

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EMSE 1160 - Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care I

1. Cardiac overview Anatomy and physiology Epidemiology Pathophysiology Psychosocial impact Presentation, prognosis, and management Acute coronary syndrome Angina pectoris Myocardial infarction Aortic aneurysm/dissection Thromboembolism Hypertensive emergencies Heart failure Vascular disorders Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Arterial occlusion Venous thrombosis Non-traumatic cardiac tamponade Cardiac rhythm disturbances Cardiogenic shock Congenital abnormalities Infectious diseases Endocarditis Pericarditis Congenital abnormalities
2. Cardiovascular Assessment Anatomy and physiology of cardiovascular system Epidemiology Pathophysiology Psychosocial impact Presentation, prognosis, and management Coronary Artery Disease Myocardial infarction
3. 12-Lead Interpretation Infarct patterns Action potential
4. Monitoring devices Capnography Basic blood chemistry 12-lead EKG monitoring Continuous EKG monitoring Electrophysiology and wave forms Leads and electrodes Lead systems and heart surfaces

1. describe the incidence, morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular disease.
2. discuss the pathophysiology of cardiac disease and injury.
3. identify risk factors of coronary artery disease
4. describe coronary anatomy and physiology.
5. describe the cardiovascular effects of the autonomic nervous system.
6. correlate the chemical and electrical effects on the action potential of the heart.
7. assess the cardiac patient.
8. explain the purpose of cardiac monitoring.
9. interpret 12-lead EKGs.
10. correlate the electrophysiological and hemodynamic events occurring throughout the cardiac cycle with various ECG waveforms, segments and intervals.
11. relate the cardiac surfaces or areas represented by the EKG leads.
12. identify and manage implications of supraventricular rhythms.
13. identify and manage implications ventricular dysrhythmias.
14. describe the most commonly used cardiac drugs including therapeutic effects, dosages, routes of administration, side effects, and toxic effects.
15. describe indications for defibrillation, pacing, and cardioversion.

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EMSE 1161 - Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care II

1. Cardiac Arrhythmias Assessment and management Supraventricular Ventricular Bundle branch abnormalities Tachycardias Other EKG anomalies Bundle blocks
2. Patient Assessment & Management Anatomy and physiology Pathophysiology Epidemiology Health screening Standing operating procedures Assess patients of all ages Manage patient care - both medical and trauma Participate in care of patient Participate under supervision of preceptor and/or faculty member
3. Skills Development Perform basic life support skills Initiate peripheral IVs Manage ABC¿s Apply EKG leads Interpret rhythms Cardiovert/defibrillate Prepare and administer medications Follow universal precautions Function as team leader Perform at level of entry level paramedic Therapeutic communication Scene leadership Scene safety
4. Psychomotor skills
5. Airway and breathing
   • Oral and nasal endotracheal intubation
   • FBAO ¿ direct laryngoscopy
   • Percutaneous cricothyrotomy
   • Pleural decompression o BIPAP, CPAP, PEEP
   • Chest tube monitoring o ETCO2monitoring
   • NG/OG tube
6. Assessment
   • ECG interpretation
   • 12-lead interpretation
   • Blood chemistry analysis
   • Wave form capnography
7. Pharmacologic interventions
   • Intraosseous insertion
   • Enteral and parenteral administration of approved prescription medications
   • Access indwelling catheters and implanted central IV ports
   • Medications by IV infusion
   • Maintain infusion of blood or blood products
   • Blood sampling
   • Thrombolytic initiation
   • Administer physician-approved medications
8. Medical/Cardiac care
   • Cardioversion
   • Manual defibrillation
   • Transcutaneous pacing
   • Vagal maneuvers
9. Trauma care
   • Morgan lens
10. Record keeping Data collection
11. Decision making Evaluation Modification Reassessment
12. Professionalism Integrity Empathy Self-motivation Appearance/personal hygiene Self-confidence Communication Time-management Teamwork/diplomacy Respect Patient advocacy Careful delivery of service
13. Affective Uniform policy HIPAA compliance OSHA compliance Punctuality Comply with clinical guidelines
14. Practicum Orientation Daily log of practicum experiences Weekly review of practicum goals and objectives Required evaluations and checklists Student evaluation of the practicum

1. manage the cardiac patient with life threatening dysrhythmias according to American Heart Association Guidelines
2. perform primary and secondary patient assessment.
3. monitor and interpret a patients heart rhythm.
4. demonstrate knowledge of Advanced Cardiac Life Support Algorithm.
5. perform comprehensive assessment and implement a treatment plan on a cardiac patient
6. perform a comprehensive history and physical examination to identify factors affecting the health and health needs of the patient.
7. perform basic and advanced interventions as part of a treatment plan intended to mitigate the emergency, provide symptom relief, and improve the overall health of the patient.
8. formulate a field impression based on an analysis of comprehensive assessment findings, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and epidemiology.
9. relate assessment findings to underlying pathological and physiological changes in the patient¿s condition.
10. synthesize assessment findings of the cardiac patient to form a field impression.
11. integrate pathophysiological principles to the assessment and field management of the cardiac patient.
12. demonstrate a working knowledge of various EKG lead systems.
13. defibrillate a simulated patient in cardiac arrest.
14. cardiovert a simulated patient as indicated.
15. integrate and synthesize the multiple determinants of health and clinical care.
16. anticipate and prospectively intervene to improve patient outcome.
17. effectively communicate in a manner that is culturally sensitive and intended to improve the patient outcome.
18. demonstrate qualities of exemplary professional behavior.
19. report and document assessment findings and interventions.
20. maintain patient/paramedic relationships in the EMS system.
21. perform basic life support psychomotor skills.
22. perform advanced life support psychomotor skills.
23. demonstrate universal precautions.

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EMSE 1164 - Advanced Prehospital Trauma Care

1. Abdominal and genitourinary Pathophysiology, assessment, and management Blunt vs. penetrating Evisceration Solid and hollow organ injuries Injuries to external genitalia Retroperitoneal injuries Vascular injuries
2. Bleeding Pathophysiology, assessment, and management
3. Chest Pathophysiology, assessment, and management Rib fractures Flail chest Pulmonary contusion Simple pneumothorax Tension pneumothorax Open pneumothorax Hemothorax Blunt cardiac injury Cardiac tamponade Commotio cordis AAA Tracheobronchial disruption Diaphragmatic rupture Traumatic asphyxia
4. Head, facial, neck & spine trauma Unstable facial fractures Orbital fractures Perforated tympanic membrane Skull fractures Penetrating neck trauma Laryngeotracheal trauma Spine trauma Dislocations, subluxations Fractures Sprains, strains Mandibular fractures Morgan Lens
5. Multi-System Trauma Blast injuries
6. Nervous System Trauma Cauda equina syndrome Nerve root injury Peripheral nerve injury Traumatic brain injury Spinal cord injury Spinal shock
7. Orthopedic Pathophysiology, assessment, and management Pediatric fractures Tendon laceration/transaction/rupture Compartment syndrome Upper and lower extremities Open fractures Closed fractures Dislocations
8. Soft Tissue Pathophysiology, assessment, and management Wounds Avulsions Bite Lacerations Puncture Burns Electrical Chemical Thermal High-pressure injection Crush Syndrome
9. Special Population Considerations Pregnancy Pediatric Geriatric Cognitively impaired
10. Trauma overview Pathophysiology Assessment and management Trauma scoring Rapid transport and destination issues

1. apply trauma scoring to the trauma patient.
2. demonstrate clinical assessment and management of a multi-system trauma patient.
3. differentiate the mode of transport for the trauma patient.
4. demonstrate clinical assessment and management of various trauma patients.
5. integrate assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for the trauma patient.

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EMSE 1166 - Pre-Hospital Special Populations

1. Pregnancy Anatomy and physiology Pathophysiology of complications Assessment
2. Obstetrics Psychosocial impact, presentation, prognosis and management Normal delivery Abnormal delivery oNuchal cord oProlapsed cord
   • Breech Spontaneous abortion/miscarriage Ectopic pregnancy Eclampsia Ante partum hemorrhage Pregnancy-induced hypertension Third trimester bleeding
   • Placenta previa
   • Abruption placenta High risk pregnancy Complications of pregnancy
   • Fetal distress
   • Premature labor
   • Premature rupture of membranes
   • Rupture of uterus Complication of delivery Post-partum complications Hyperemesis gravidarum Post-partum depression
3. Gynecology Anatomy and physiology Epidemiology Pathophysiology Psychosocial impact Presentation, prognosis, and management Vaginal bleeding Sexual assault Infections PID Ovarian cysts Dysfunctional uterine bleeding Foreign body
4. Neonate Anatomy and physiology of neonatal circulation Assessment Resuscitation Management
5. Pediatrics FBAO Bacterial tracheitis Asthma Bronchiolitis RSV Pneumonia Croup Epiglottis Respiratory distress/failure/arrest Shock Seizures SIDS Hyperglycemia Hypoglycemia Pertussis Cystic fibrosis Bronchopulmonary dysplasia Congenital heart diseases Hydrocephalus and ventricular shunts Special challenges
6. Geriatrics Normal and abnormal changes associated with aging Pharmacokinetic changes Psychosocial and economic aspects of aging Polypharmacy Age-related assessment and treatment modifications Cardiovascular disease Respiratory diseases Neurological diseases Endocrine diseases Alzheimer¿s Dementia Delirium Acute confusional state to each specific condition Herpes zoster Inflammatory arthritis
7. Practicum Orientation Daily log of practicum experiences Weekly review of practicum goals and objectives Required evaluations and checklists Student evaluation of the practicum

1. integrate an assessment finding with principles of pathophysiology and knowledge of psychosocial needs of the OB/GYN patient.
2. integrate an assessment finding with principles of pathophysiology and knowledge of psychosocial needs of the pediatric/neonate patient.
3. integrate an assessment finding with principles of pathophysiology and knowledge of psychosocial needs of the special needs patient.
4. formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan on a pregnant patient.
5. formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan on a neonate patient.
6. formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan on a special needs patient.
7. formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan on an obstetric patient.
8. formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan on a gynecological patient.
9. formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan on a geriatric patient.

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EMSE 1170 - Paramedic Preparation and Assessment

1. Practicum Orientation Expectations Objectives Goals Contracts Evaluation tools Maps Assignments Daily log of practicum experiences Weekly review of practicum goals and objectives Data collection and entry
2. Career Planning Resume Cover letter Application for employment Mock interview techniques
3. National Registry Standards Expectations Skills checklist

1. identify practicum expectations.
2. demonstrate mastery of didactic materials
3. demonstrate mastery of practical skills.
4. identify job seeking and keeping skills.

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EMSE 1175 - Advanced Life Support Practicum I

1. Patient Assessment & Management Anatomy and physiology Pathophysiology Epidemiology Health screening Standing operating procedures Assess patients of all ages Manage patient care - both medical and trauma Participate in care of patient Participate under supervision of preceptor and/or faculty
2. Skills Development Perform basic life support skills Initiate peripheral IVs Manage ABC¿s Apply EKG leads Interpret rhythms Cardiovert/defibrillate Prepare and administer medications Follow universal precautions Function as team leader Perform at level of entry level paramedic Therapeutic communication Scene leadership Scene safety
3. Psychomotor skills
4. Airway and breathing Oral and nasal endotracheal intubation FBAO direct laryngoscopy Percutaneous cricothyrotomy Pleural decompression BIPAP, CPAP, PEEP Chest tube monitoring ETCO2monitoring NG/OG tube Assessment ECG interpretation 12-lead interpretation Blood chemistry analysis Wave form capnography Pharmacologic interventions Intraosseous insertion Enteral and parenteral administration of approved prescription medications Access indwelling catheters and implanted central IV ports Medications by IV infusion Maintain infusion of blood or b
5. Record keeping Data collection
6. Decision making Evaluation Modification Reassessment
7. Professionalism Integrity Empathy Self-motivation Appearance/personal hygiene Self-confidence Communication Time-management Teamwork/diplomacy Respect Patient advocacy Careful delivery of service
8. Affective Uniform policy HIPAA compliance OSHA compliance Punctuality Comply with clinical guidelines
9. Practicum Orientation Daily log of practicum experiences Weekly review of practicum goals and objectives Required evaluations and checklists Student evaluation of the practicum

1. demonstrate an understanding of protocols
2. perform a comprehensive history and physical examination to identify factors affecting the health and health needs of the patient.
3. perform basic and advanced interventions as part of a treatment plan intended to mitigate the emergency, provide symptom relief, and improve the overall health of the patient.
4. formulate a field impression based on an analysis of comprehensive assessment findings, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and epidemiology.
5. relate assessment findings to underlying pathological and physiological changes in the patient¿s condition.
6. integrate and synthesize the multiple determinants of health and clinical care.
7. anticipate and prospectively intervene to improve patient outcome.
8. effectively communicate in a manner that is culturally sensitive and intended to improve the patient outcome.
9. demonstrate exemplary professional behavior.
10. report and document assessment findings and interventions.
11. observe patient/paramedic relationships in the EMS system
12. perform basic life support psychomotor skills.
13. perform advanced life support psychomotor skills.
14. observe or perform radio communications.
15. demonstrate universal precautions
16. participate in transfer of patient care.

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EMSE 1176 - Advanced Life Support Practicum II

1. Patient Assessment & Management Anatomy and physiology Pathophysiology Epidemiology Health screening Standing operating procedures Assess patients of all ages Manage patient care - both medical and trauma Participate in care of patient Participate under supervision of preceptor and/or faculty
2. Skills Development Perform basic life support skills Initiate peripheral IVs Manage ABC¿s Apply EKG leads Interpret rhythms Cardiovert/defibrillate Prepare and administer medications Follow universal precautions Function as team leader Perform at level of entry level paramedic Therapeutic communication Scene leadership Scene safety
3. Psychomotor skills
4. Airway and breathing Oral and nasal endotracheal intubation FBAO direct laryngoscopy Percutaneous cricothyrotomy Pleural decompression BIPAP, CPAP, PEEP Chest tube monitoring ETCO2monitoring NG/OG tube Assessment ECG interpretation 12-lead interpretation Blood chemistry analysis Wave form capnography Pharmacologic interventions Intraosseous insertion Enteral and parenteral administration of approved prescription medications Access indwelling catheters and implanted central IV ports Medications by IV infusion Maintain infusion of blood or b
5. Record keeping Data collection
6. Decision making Evaluation Modification Reassessment
7. Professionalism Integrity Empathy Self-motivation Appearance/personal hygiene Self-confidence Communication Time-management Teamwork/diplomacy Respect Patient advocacy Careful delivery of service
8. Affective Uniform policy HIPAA compliance OSHA compliance Punctuality Comply with clinical guidelines
9. Practicum Orientation Daily log of practicum experiences Weekly review of practicum goals and objectives Required evaluations and checklists Student evaluation of the practicum

1. demonstrate an understanding of protocols.
2. perform a comprehensive history and physical examination to identify factors affecting the health and health needs of the patient.
3. perform basic and advanced interventions as part of a treatment plan intended to mitigate the emergency, provide symptom relief, and improve the overall health of the patient.
4. formulate a field impression based on an analysis of comprehensive assessment findings, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and epidemiology.
5. relate assessment findings to underlying pathological and physiological changes in the patients condition.
6. integrate and synthesize the multiple determinants of health and clinical care.
7. anticipate and prospectively intervene to improve patient outcome.
8. effectively communicate in a manner that is culturally sensitive and intended to improve the patient outcome.
9. demonstrate exemplary professional behavior.
10. report and document assessment findings and interventions.
11. observe patient/paramedic relationships in the EMS system.
12. perform basic life support psychomotor skills.
13. perform advanced life support psychomotor skills.
14. observe or perform radio communications
15. demonstrate universal precautions.
16. participate in transfer of patient care.

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EMSE 1177 - Advanced Life Support Practicum III

1. Patient Assessment & Management Anatomy and physiology Pathophysiology Epidemiology Health screening Standing operating procedures Assess patients of all ages Manage patient care - both medical and trauma Participate in care of patient Participate under supervision of preceptor and/or faculty
2. Skills Development Perform basic life support skills Initiate peripheral IVs Manage ABC¿s Apply EKG leads Interpret rhythms Cardiovert/defibrillate Prepare and administer medications Follow universal precautions Function as team leader Perform at level of entry level paramedic Therapeutic communication Scene leadership Scene safety
3. Psychomotor skills
4. Airway and breathing Oral and nasal endotracheal intubation FBAO direct laryngoscopy Percutaneous cricothyrotomy Pleural decompression BIPAP, CPAP, PEEP Chest tube monitoring ETCO2monitoring NG/OG tube Assessment ECG interpretation 12-lead interpretation Blood chemistry analysis Wave form capnography Pharmacologic interventions Intraosseous insertion Enteral and parenteral administration of approved prescription medications Access indwelling catheters and implanted central IV ports Medications by IV infusion Maintain infusion of blood or b
5. Record keeping Data collection
6. Decision making Evaluation Modification Reassessment
7. Professionalism Integrity Empathy Self-motivation Appearance/personal hygiene Self-confidence Communication Time-management Teamwork/diplomacy Respect Patient advocacy Careful delivery of service
8. Affective Uniform policy HIPAA compliance OSHA compliance Punctuality Comply with clinical guidelines
9. Practicum Orientation Daily log of practicum experiences Weekly review of practicum goals and objectives Required evaluations and checklists Student evaluation of the practicum

1. demonstrate an understanding of protocols
2. perform a comprehensive history and physical examination to identify factors affecting the health and health needs of the patient.
3. perform basic and advanced interventions as part of a treatment plan intended to mitigate the emergency, provide symptom relief, and improve the overall health of the patient.
4. formulate a field impression based on an analysis of comprehensive assessment findings, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and epidemiology
5. relate assessment findings to underlying pathological and physiological changes in the patient¿s condition.
6. integrate and synthesize the multiple determinants of health and clinical care.
7. anticipate and prospectively intervene to improve patient outcome.
8. effectively communicate in a manner that is culturally sensitive and intended to improve the patient outcome.
9. demonstrate exemplary professional behavior.
10. report and document assessment findings and interventions.
11. observe patient/paramedic relationships in the EMS system.
12. perform basic life support psychomotor skills.
13. perform advanced life support psychomotor skills
14. participate in radio communications.
15. demonstrate universal precautions.
16. participate in transfer of patient care.

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EMSE 1180 - Integration and Transition to the Paramedic Role

1. National Registry readiness CBT preparation Standards Expectations

1. apply course concepts to electronic preparation exams
2. complete predictive exams
3. complete National Registry preparation requirements

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ENGR 1020 - Introduction to Engineering

1. Engineering Disciplines and Careers
2. Century Engineering Curriculum and Transfer Options
3. Visual Communication Rapid Sketching Formal Graphics CAD software Schematics
4. Written Communication
5. Oral Communication formal presentations informal presentations critiques PowerPoint
6. Reverse Engineering
7. Engineering Design design process creativity team building project planning
8. Fabrication of Engineering Designs microprocessors motors electronics prototyping
9. Engineering software Excel WorkingModel ProEngineer MATLAB or similar

1. explain what engineering is and what engineers do
2. use a variety of problem solving strategies
3. use CAD and other engineering software
4. perform reverse engineering
5. perform engineering design activities
6. present results of engineering design activities

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ENGR 1080 - Statics

1. General Principles
2. Force Vectors
3. Equilibrium of a Particle
4. Force System Resultants
5. Equilibrium of a Rigid Body
6. Structural Analysis
7. Internal Forces
8. Friction
9. Center of Gravity and Centroid
10. Moments of Inertia
11. Design of Simple Frames and Mechanisms

1. Analyze rigid bodies in equilibrium
2. Determine centroids and moments of inertia.
3. Design simple structures in equilibrium
4. Analyze structures including frames, machines and trusses
5. Apply concept of dry friction to rigid bodies

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ENGR 1790 - Independent Study

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ENGR 2070 - Thermodynamics

1. Thermodynamic systems and boundaries
   1. Examples of Thermodynamic systems
   2. Thermodynamic system and its boundary and real examples
   3. Heat, energy and mass transport/exchange across boundary
2. Basic laws of thermodynamics
   1. Conservation of mass without chemical reaction
   2. Conservation of mass with reaction
   3. First law of thermodynamics- conservation of energy
   4. Second law of thermodynamics
      1. Spontaneous processes in nature
      2. Reversible vs. Irreversible processes
      3. Efficiency of a heat pump
3. Forms of energy including heat transfer and work
   1. Fundamentals of heat transfer
   2. Heat transfer mechanisms in nature
4. Properties of gases, liquids and solids 2-phase and 3-phase equilibria
   1. Ideal gas law- Equation of state of an ideal gas
   2. Real gas law 1. Deviation from ideal gas law 2. Real gas example and its equation of state
   3. 2-phase (G-L, Gas and Liquid) equilibrium of a real gas
   4. 3-phase (G-L-S, Gas, Liquid and Solid) equilibrium of a real gas
5. Various types of extensive and intensive properties
6. Tables, equations, and charts in evaluation of thermodynamic properties
   1. Use of steam charts
   2. Comparisons and implications of the steam charts

1. apply conservation of mass, first law and second law in thermodynamics systems.
2. apply the basic laws of thermodynamics.
3. enhance problem solving skills in engineering processes by performing team projects.
4. identify thermodynamic systems and their boundaries.
5. identify various forms of energy including heat transfer and work and apply these concepts to solve energy problems.
6. identify various types of extensive and intensive properties.
7. solve problems involving 2-phase and 3-phase equilibria.
8. use tables, equations, and charts in evaluation of thermodynamic properties.

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ENGR 2080 - Dynamics

1. Kinematics of a Particle
2. Kinetics of a Particle: Force and Acceleration
3. Kinetics of a Particle: Work and Energy
4. Kinetics of a Particle: Impulse and Momentum
5. Planar Kinematics of a Rigid Body
6. Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Force and acceleration
7. Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Work and Energy
8. Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Impulse and Momentum
9. Vibrations
10. Design of Dynamic Systems

1. Apply concepts of kinematics to solve problems involving rigid bodies in motion
2. Determine forces acting on rigid bodies in motion
3. Apply concepts of kinetics such as work and energy, and impulse and momentum to dynamic systems
4. Design simple dynamic mechanical systems
5. Determine velocities and accelerations of rigid bodies in motion

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ENGR 2085 - Deformable Body Mechanics

1. Stress and Strain
2. Axial Load
3. Torsion
4. Bending, Shear and Moment Diagrams
5. Stress and Strain Transformation
6. Deflections of Beams and Shafts
7. Design of beams and shafts

1. Apply the basic concepts and theories of equilibrium, deformation, and material behavior properties to typical structures
2. Analyze the deflection in beams including statically indeterminate beams.
3. Determine shear and moment in beams
4. Analyze stresses due to combined loads.
5. Construct shear and moment diagrams
6. Analyze composite beams
7. Analyze twist in shafts under torque
8. Design beams and shafts

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ENGR 2091 - Circuits I

1. Basic concepts, system of units, circuit elements
2. Capacitance and inductance
3. DC SPICE analysis, applications
4. Diodes, transistors and operational amplifiers
5. Nodal analysis, mesh analysis
6. RL and RC circuits, transients, transient analysis using SPICE
7. Simple resistive circuits, voltage and current division
8. Source transformations, superposition, Thevenin¿s theorem, max power transfer
9. Analysis of RLC circuits using SPICE
10. Design examples
11. RLC circuits, source free response, response with constant source

1. Apply Kirchoffs laws to determine power, energy, voltage, and current in a linear circuit
2. Analyze circuits containing operational amplifiers
3. Analyze circuits containing non linear devices such as diodes, BJTs, and MOSFETs
4. Determine the step response of first and second order circuits containing energy storage elements such as inductors and capacitors.
5. Analyze circuits using circuits simulation software.
6. Design simple circuits
7. Analyze circuits using nodal and mesh analysis techniques
8. Apply circuits theorems such as superposition, source transformations, and Thevenins theorem to electric circuits.

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ENGR 2092 - Circuits II

1. Sinusoidal analysis
2. Design of AC circuits
3. Frequency response of BJT and MOSFET amplifiers
4. Frequency response of linear circuits
5. Laplace transforms
6. Miller effect
7. Phasors
8. Steady-state power
9. Two-port networks

1. Analyze AC circuits.
2. Design simple AC circuits
3. Determine power in steady-state AC circuits
4. Determine two-port parameters in two-port networks
5. Apply Laplace transforms to analyze circuits
6. Determine the frequency response of linear circuits
7. Determine the frequency response of BJT and MOSFET amplifiers
8. Design AC circuits.

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ENGR 2094 - Digital Fundamentals

1. Boolean functions, canonical forms, gates, logic families
2. Design procedure, Adders, Subtractors, Code conversion
3. Introduction, number systems, codes, Boolean algebra, Venn Diagrams
4. Karnaugh map reduction, NAND and NOR implementations
5. Modeling of combinational logic circuits
6. Other two level implementations, dont care conditions
7. Sequential circuits, flip flop characteristics

1. Design combinational circuits using reduction techniques
2. Analyze simple sequential circuits
3. Analyze digital circuits
4. Design combinational circuits using a variety of implementations
5. Model combinational circuits with software

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ENGR 2095 - Introduction to Digital Design

1. Boolean functions, canonical forms, gates, logic families
2. CAD tools and VHDL modeling of combinational logic
3. Comparators, decoders, multiplexers, ROMs, PLAs
4. Design procedure, Adders, Subtractors, Code conversion
5. Introduction, number systems, codes, Boolean algebra, Venn Diagrams
6. Karnaugh map reduction, NAND and NOR implementations
7. Other two level implementations, dont care conditions
8. Register transfers and Datapaths
9. Registers, shift registers, counters
10. Sequencing and control
11. Sequential circuits, flip flops, flip flop characteristics
12. Sequential logic design

1. Apply Boolean algebra to solve problems
2. Analyze adders, subtractors, and code conversion circuits
3. Analyze sequential circuits
4. Design sequential circuits
5. Use software simulation to analyze digital circuits
6. Perform Karnaugh map reduction
7. Analyze combinational circuits
8. Design combinational circuits

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ECAD 1020 - Interpreting Engineering Drawings

1. CAD systems and the Cartesian coordinate system
2. Detail and Assembly Drawings
3. Dimensioning and Symbols
4. Drawing Conventions
5. Freehand Sketching
6. Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning Tolerancing
7. Measuring and Scaling Drawings
8. Section and Auxiliary Views
9. Single- and Multi-view Drawing
10. Surface Finishes
11. Threaded and Non-threaded Fasteners
12. Welding Symbols

1. interpret welding symbols.
2. apply dimensioning practices.
3. create freehand sketches with lettering.
4. describe objects with multi-view sketches.
5. explain how CAD systems use the Cartesian coordinate system.
6. describe surface finishes.
7. interpret screw thread specifications.
8. measure drawings using various scales.
9. identify various fasteners.
10. identify Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing symbols.
11. interpret engineering drawings.

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ECAD 1023 - Blueprint Reading for Renewable Energy

1. CAD systems and the Cartesian coordinate system
2. Design Review Software
3. Detail and Assembly Drawings (Hard Copy and Electronic)
4. Dimensioning and Symbols
5. Drawing Conventions
6. Freehand Sketching
7. Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning Tolerancing
8. Measuring and Scaling Drawings (Hard Copy and Electronic)
9. Section and Auxiliary Views
10. Single- and Multi-view Drawing
11. Surface Finishes
12. Threaded and Non-threaded Fasteners
13. Welding and Electrical Symbols

1. import electronic drawings into Autodesk Design Review software.
2. take dimensions through Design Review.
3. interpret welding and electrical symbols.
4. apply dimensioning practices.
5. create freehand sketches with lettering.
6. describe objects with multi-view sketches.
7. explain how CAD systems use the Cartesian coordinate system.
8. describe surface finishes.
9. interpret screw thread specifications.
10. measure drawings using various scales.
11. identify various fasteners.
12. identify Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing symbols.
13. interpret Engineering drawings.
14. make notes on electronic drawings through Design Review.

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ECAD 1025 - How to Make Almost Anything

1. 3D printer technologies
2. Assembly methods
3. Casting and molding
4. Commercial software
5. Design considerations
6. Digital fabricating equipment
7. Digital fabrication
8. Fab Lab Charter
9. Laser cutters
10. Milling machines
11. Open-source software
12. Safety procedures
13. Traditional prototype manufacturing
14. Vinyl cutters

1. Describe various material joining methods.
2. Create images for manufacturing.
3. Describe acrylic fabrication.
4. Describe various software titles used in the lab.
5. Create a final project.
6. Explain shop safety procedures.
7. List the equipment in the Fab Lab.
8. Use the mini-milling machines.
9. Use the 3D printer.
10. Use the ShopBot router.
11. Use the laser cutter.
12. Use the vinyl cutter.
13. Describe the history and concepts of the Fab Lab.
14. Identify various molding and casting procedures.

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ECAD 1040 - Engineering Drafting I

1. Auxiliary views
2. Cylindrical fits
3. Detail drawing
4. Dimensioning systems
5. Drafting jobs and profession
6. Drafting office procedures
7. Drawing revisions
8. Functional drafting techniques
9. Geometric construction
10. Orthographic projection
11. Produce metric detail drawings
12. Purchased and tabulated drawings
13. Section views
14. Surface finishes
15. Tolerances

1. create multiview drawings to various scales
2. apply various dimensioning systems to drawings
3. describe drawing revision process
4. create various section views on drawings
5. describe various aspects of drafting profession
6. apply tolerances to drawings
7. calculate cylindrical fits
8. describe drafting office procedures
9. describe drafting equipment, media and formats used in drafting
10. create various geometric constructions using CAD
11. create purchased part and tabulated drawings
12. describe functional drafting techniques
13. describe the difference between 1st and 3rd angle projection
14. create various auxiliary views on drawings
15. apply surface finishes to drawings
16. produce metric detail drawings

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ECAD 1060 - Materials and Manufacturing Process

1. Assembling
2. Casting and Molding
3. Conditioning
4. Engineering Materials and Properties
5. Finishing
6. Forming
7. Intro To Material Processing
8. Machine Tool operation
9. New Technologies
10. Separating
11. Shop Safety

1. explain various conditioning processes.
2. identify various casting processes.
3. identify various separating processes.
4. locate technical data of material.
5. identify various assembling processes.
6. identify various molding processes.
7. describe each class of material, its characteristics.
8. explain shop safety procedures.
9. identify various finishing processes.
10. explain various forming processes.
11. describe various new technologies.
12. apply manufacturing processes to projects.
13. select best manufacturing processes.

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ECAD 1070 - Introduction to AutoCAD

1. Auxiliary and section views
2. Blocks
3. CAD system components requirements for AutoCAD
4. Dimensioning and Notes
5. Drafting mechanical and architectural drawings
6. Drawing tools and commands
7. Editing tools and commands
8. Multiview drawings and Elevations
9. Object Properties and Layers
10. Templates and plotting

1. organize drawing data by using Object Properties.
2. create floorplans using various methods.
3. list minimum requirements for Autocad software.
4. create simple drawings using various coordinate entry methods.
5. edit drawings using Modify commands.
6. describe parts of a CAD system.
7. explain Autocad¿s screen layout.
8. describe different coordinate systems.
9. start-up drawings using various methods.
10. create simple drawings using various Draw commands.
11. apply Hatch commands.
12. create auxiliary views.
13. create drawings using and manipulating blocks.
14. create layouts.
15. create multiview architectural drawings using elevations.
16. create multiview mechanical drawings using orthographic principles.
17. dimension drawings.
18. modify drawings to conform to industry standards.
19. plot drawings.

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ECAD 1790 - ECAD Independent Study

1. demonstrate advanced knowledge of the subject area identified in the learning plan.
2. explain results of the independent study in a formal presentation to the instructor and/or a ECAD class.
3. reflect on personal growth in the subject area identified in the plan.

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ECAD 2020 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

1. Analyze production drawings
2. Analyze production drawings
3. Assembly design using GDT
4. Calculate and specify geometric tolerances for assemblies
5. Datums
6. Form tolerances
7. GDT using CAD
8. Investigate inspection procedures
9. Location tolerances
10. Modifiers
11. Orientation tolerances
12. Position tolerances
13. Profile tolerances
14. Review symbols and terminology
15. Runout tolerances
16. Tool design considerations
17. Tooling points and datums

1. draw GDT symbols using various CAD software.
2. design an assembly using GDT.
3. interpret geometric tolerances on production drawings.
4. calculate tolerance values.
5. select tooling points and clamp locations.
6. define geometric characteristics.
7. apply geometric tolerances on production drawings.
8. calculate tolerances for 2 & 3 piece assemblies.
9. describe inspection techniques for checking GDT parts.
10. identify geometric dimensioning and tolerancing symbols.
11. analyze complex production drawings.

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ECAD 2030 - Descriptive Geometry and Applications

1. Calculate bend allowances
2. Intersections and angles
3. Pattern developments
4. Points and lines in space
5. Produce stamping drawings
6. Sheetmetal seams and fasteners
7. Triangulation
8. True distances
9. True lengths
10. True size and shape
11. Vector geometry

1. produce various sheetmetal developments
2. graphically determine true lengths and distances
3. produce stamping drawings
4. describe sheetmetal terms
5. graphically solve vector problems
6. graphically determine true shape and size
7. graphically determine true angles and intersections
8. calculate bend allowances

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ECAD 2040 - Engineering Drafting II

1. Assembly drawings
2. Casting, forging, and machining drawings
3. Non-threaded fasteners
4. Pictorial drawings
5. Plastic part drawings
6. Production drawing project
7. Springs
8. Threaded fasteners
9. Vendor part libraries
10. Weldments

1. draw and dimension keyway problem
2. describe various keys and pins
3. identify non-threaded fastener types
4. define spring terminology
5. draw compression springs
6. create detail drawing of a casting and its machined part
7. draw various non-threaded fasteners
8. interpret thread nomenclature
9. draw various threaded fasteners and holes using various CAD software packages
10. calculate fit dimensions for keys and pins
11. create detail drawing of a forging and its machined part
12. create detail drawing of a plastic molded part
13. create parts list content
14. create pictorial part drawing
15. describe various pictorial drawing types
16. describe weld processes and symbols
17. identify assembly drawing types
18. identify plastic part design considerations
19. produce exploded isometric drawing
20. produce general assembly drawings
21. produce production drawings
22. produce weldment drawings

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