228 229 DenSci 4890. Advanced Community or Clinical Work Experience (2) This course is designed to specifically meet the interests and career goals of the student. The student must be licensed to practice dental hygiene at the site in which the work experience will take place or have successfully completed an accredited dental hygiene program. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the BS/DH Program and consent of the instructor. DenSci 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. DenSci 4990. Seminar (1-2) Current concepts in dental hygiene for baccalaureate level dental hygiene students. DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY CARE AND RESCUE (EMT and Paramedic) Department Chair: Mr. Jeffrey Grunow, RN, MS Location: Marriott Allied Health Building, Rm 409 Telephone Contact: Kay Van Kampen 801-626-6521 Associate Professor: Valory Quick; Assistant Professor: Jeff Grunow; Instructors: Cynthia L. Belnap, RN, BS; Richard Bingham, RN, BS; Dave Fluckiger Medical Advisor: D. Joan Balcombe, M.D. A paramedic is a person who renders advanced life support to persons at the site of an illness or injury or en route to a hospital facility. They function under the direct supervision of an Emergency Room Physician or Registered Nurse and are certified for such functioning by the Utah State Department of Health. The two-year applied science degree program in Emergency Care and Rescue (Paramedic) is based on a curriculum designed to provide an academic background in science, health related fields, and communication. The prerequisites provide the general requirements and foundation that prepares the student to meet the demands of the paramedic classes. Satisfactory completion of the prerequisite requirements are required prior to the paramedic application process and include: (1) a "C" or better in Health Science courses or equivalent classes and Medical Terminology; (2) an overall GPA of 2.7 or above; (3) one year full-time experience as an EMT-Basic within the last three years or equivalent. This program may require more than two years for completion depending upon the timing it takes for an individual to obtain their work experience. Weber State contracts with authorized agencies to train their employees for paramedic certification. Students who successfully complete contracted programs receive a certificate of completion. EMERGENCY CARE AND RESCUE (PARAMEDIC) » Program Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program. See the Admission Requirements listed below. » Grade Requirements: Demonstrate ability to achieve scholastically. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 60-63 credit hours is required for graduation - 38 of these are required within the program. Three upper division credit hours (courses numbered 3000 and above) are required within the program. Advisement Emergency Care and Rescue students are encouraged to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program review. Call 801-626-6521 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements Students are eligible to apply for admission to the Emergency Care and Rescue (Paramedic) program upon completion of the following: 1. Make application to Weber State University 2. Satisfactory completion of the prerequisite requirements 3. Completion of the Paramedic program application form by designated date: a. Successful completion of the program EMT-B written assessment exam with a minimum score of 70% b. Payment of the $20 application fee 4. Current EMT-Basic Utah certification with verification of experience 5. The Paramedic program committee recommendation General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for Associate of Applied Science Degree requirements. The following courses required for this program will also fulfill general education requirements: Biomedical core courses (see below), CommHU1050, Psych SS1010 and Soclgy SS/DV1020. Course Requirements for A.A.S. Degree Prerequisite and Paramedic Courses Required (54 credit hours) Paramd 1000 -1021 must be satisfied as prerequisites for the Paramedic courses numbered 2000 and above. Paramd 1000 EMT Basic (2) Paramd 1001 EMT Basic Lab (4) Paramd 1010* EMT Intermediate Intro (2) Paramd 1011* EMT Intermediate Intro Lab (2) Paramd 1020* EMT Intermediate (2) Paramd 1021* EMT Intermediate Lab (2) Paramd 2000 Intro to Paramedic Practice (4) Paramd 2010 Medical Emergencies (5) Paramd 2020 Traumatic Emergencies (5) Paramd 2030 Special Considerations in Paramedic Practice (4) Paramd 2040 Paramedic Clinical I (4) Paramd 2100 Advanced Paramedic Practice (6) Paramd 2110 Paramedic Clinical II (3) Paramd 2120 Paramedic Internship (9) Biomedical core courses required (or acceptable equivalent) Must be taken in sequence HthSci LSI 110 Health Sciences (Biomedical Core) (4) HthSci 1111 Health Sciences (lab) (4) Acceptable Equivalent to Biomedical core courses Zool 2100 Human Anatomy (4) Zool 2200 Human Physiology (4) or HthSci 1115 Biomedical Principles for Certificate (4) HthSci 1101 Medical Terminology (2) Support Courses Required (15 credit hours) Comm HU1050 Intro to Interpersonal Communication (3) Health 3400 Substance Abuse Prevention (3) HthSci 2230 Intro Pathophysiology (3) Psych SS1010 Intro Psychology (3) Soclgy SS/DV1020 Social Problems (3) 'One year full-time experience as an EMT-Basic is required within the last three years or Paramd 1010 (2), Paramd 1011 (2), Paramd 1020 (2), and Paramd 1021 (2), or equivalent credits may be awarded through course challenge exams. Please call the program for additional details on this requirement. EMERGENCY CARE AND RESCUE Applications for a certificate of completion are open to all students prepared with the following prerequisites: Specific Requirements: • Current Utah EMT-Basic • One year working experience as EMT (working with paramedics) within the last three years or the equivalent, Paramd 1010/1011 (4) Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate Introduction, Paramd 1020/1021 (4) Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate • HthSci 1101 (2) Medical Terminology * • HthSci 1115 (4) Biomedical Principles for Certificate of Comple tion for Paramedics * • These two classes can be taken through Independent Study. Call 801-626-6785. Emergency Medical Technician EMT BASIC AND It-: IE CERTIFICATION Basic Basic life support, patient assessment and treatment modalities comprise this Basic curriculum. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Utah State Department of Health standards for certification are met. Required Course (no prerequisites are required) Paramd 1000 EMT Basic (2) Paramd 1001 EMT Basic Lab (4) Intermediate Utah State Department of Health and Department of Transportation Standards for intermediate certification are utilized to provide advanced life support to the sick and injured. Required Courses The following are to be taking in addition to the courses required for Basic certification. Paramd 1010 EMT Intermediate Intro (2) Paramd 1011 EMT Intermediate Intro Lab (2) Paramd 1020 EMT Intermediate (2) Paramd 1021 EMT Intermediate Lab (2) EMERGENCY CARE (PARAMEDIC) COURSES - PARAMD Paramd 1000. Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (2) This course teaches the student to recognize and instruct the response to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and deliver transport needs for the patient to the appropriate medical facility. The student will be able to determine the nature and extent of illness or injury and establish priority for required emergency care. Theory will include the emergency medical care to the adult, infant and child, medical, and trauma patients. There are 46 lessons in the core curriculum. Paramd 1001. Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Lab (4) At the completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate competency managing emergencies, utilizing all Basic Support equipment and skills in accordance with all behavioral objectives in the current USDOT/EMT Basic curriculum. In addition to the lab, this course requires that the student have patient interactions in a clinical setting. Based on assessment finding, renders emergency medical care to the adult, infant and child, medical, and trauma patients. Paramd 1010.* Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate Introduction (2) Introduction of Intermediate EMT concepts of basic and advanced life support utilizing cognitive knowledge objects using the State Department of Health and current National Standard EMT-I curriculum. Application of pre-hospital care will be demonstrated through written assignments and exams. Course may be challenged for credit. Course is required, or equivalent work experience, before admission into the paramedic program. Prerequisite: Must have Basic EMT certification. Paramd 1011.* Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate Introduction Lab (2) This course requires clinical hours with an emergency facility and ambulance as scheduled. Application of basic EMT skills involving pre-hospital care with staged and real emergencies and demonstration of psychomotor skills through laboratory, ambulance riding time, and clinical assignments. Clinical activities are adapted to previous documented work experiences. This course may be challenged for credit. This course is required, or equivalent work experience, before admission into the paramedic program. Prerequisite: Must have Basic EMT certification. * Paramd 1010 combined with Paramd 1011 will provide a certificate of 60 hours of continuing medical education hours toward recertification requirements for the Utah State Department of Health. Paramd 1020. Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate (2) Curriculum includes but is not limited to the US Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum for the EMT- Intermediate. This course consists of the cognitive knowledge and theory components of the DOT Curriculum and builds upon the EMT Basic knowledge. State certification eligibility of EMT Intermediate upon successful completion of both Paramd 1020 and Paramd 1021. Students will demonstrate mastery of cognitive knowledge skills through written assignments and examinations. Course format consists of didactic lecture. Paramedic Program application, faculty review, and committee selection are required to be admitted to this course. Prerequisite: Paramd 1011 or equivalent. Paramd 1021. Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate Lab (2) Curriculum includes but is not limited to the US Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum for the EMT- Intermediate. Builds upon the EMT Basic psychomotor skills. State certification eligibility of EMT I upon successful completion of both Paramd 1020 and Paramd 1021. This course consists of clinical instruction and supervised field experiences in an advanced life support rescue unit which functions under a medical command authority. Students will demonstrate their mastery of the educational psychomotor skills through practical exams and staged and real emergencies. Must have department approval by application process involving an admissions committee final selection. Prerequisite: Paramd 1020 or equivalent. PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GEN ED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science A Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT ENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE ArtsAMMMf COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC .'■'■■.I ''."." CLS DENSCI PARAMD- HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY .■'■■> BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social A Behavioral -'■ • :t:1 MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AER0SP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State Univ 2002-2003 CATALOG E R S I T Y Weber State Univ 2002-2003 Catalog e r s i t y