280 ENGL EN1010* Introductory College Writing (3) MATH ND0960 First Course in Algebra (3) or equivalent * These classes can be taken through independent study. Call 801-626-6785. Paramedic Courses Required All courses with the PAR prefix must be passed with a "B-" or better in for a student to progress through the paramedic program sequence. PAR 1000 EMT Basic (2) PAR 1001 EMT Basic Lab (4) PAR 2000 Intro to Paramedic Practice (4) PAR 2010 Medical Emergencies (6) PAR 2020 Traumatic Emergencies (3) PAR 2030 Special Considerations in Paramedic Practice (3) PAR 2040 Paramedic Clinical I (4) PAR 2100 Advanced Paramedic Practice (4) PAR 2110 Paramedic Clinical II (3) PAR 2120 Paramedic Internship (9) Students participating in the distance education "Skills Camps" will also complete the following. PAR 1011 EMT Intermediate Intro Lab (2) PAR 1021 EMT Intermediate Lab (2) PAR 1031 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (1) EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN EMT BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE 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 (noprerequisites are required) PAR 1000 EMT Basic (2) PAR 1001 EMT Basic Lab (4) Intermediate (Advanced EMT) 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 can be taken in addition to the above courses and are offered at the Davis Area Technology College. PAR 1010 EMT Intermediate Intro (2) PAR 1011 EMT Intermediate Intro Lab (2) PAR 1020 EMT Intermediate (2) PAR 1021 EMT Intermediate Lab (2) EMERGENCY CARE (PARAMEDIC) COURSES - PAR PAR 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. Successful evaluation of professionalism, interpersonal relationships, skills, and knowledge must be completed for recommendation of certification. (Must be taken with PAR 1001.) PAR 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. Successful evaluation of professionalism, interpersonal relationships, skills, and knowledge must be completed for recommendation of certification. (Must be taken with PAR 1000.) PAR 1005. EMT-Basic Field Experience-1 (3) Minimum 120 hours of supervised EMT-Basic patient care experience provided through assigned day shifts on the ambulance and/or pre-hospital setting. A preceptor evaluates basic life support knowledge, skills and affective abilities. Prerequisites: PAR 1000/1001 and HTHS 1101, 1110/1111 or 1115 and 70% minimum on EMT-B assessment exam. Department permission required. PAR 1006. EMT-Basic Field Experience - II (3) Minimum 120 hours of continued supervised EMT-Basic patient care experience provided through assigned shifts on the ambulance and/or pre-hospital setting. A preceptor evaluates basic life support knowledge, skills and affective abilities. Prerequisites: PAR 1005, ENGL EN1010, and MATH 0960 or 1010. PAR 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. PAR 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. * PAR 1010 combined with PAR 1011 will provide a certificate of 60 hours of continuing medical education hours toward recertification requirements for the Utah State Department of Health. PAR 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 USDOT Curriculum and builds upon the EMT Basic knowledge. State certification eligibility of EMT Intermediate upon successful completion of both PAR 1020 and PAR 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: PAR 1011 or equivalent. Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog