218 EMERGENCY CARE (PARAMEDIC) COURSES - 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. 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 DOT/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. 1010.* Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate Introduction (2) Introduction of Intermediate EMT concepts of basic and advanced life support utilizing cognitive knowledge objects. State Department of Health and National core curriculum. Application of prehospital 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 paramedic program. Prerequisites: Must have Basic EMT certification. 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 Patamd 1011 will provide a certificate of 60 hours of continuing medical education hours toward recertification requirements for the State Department of Health. 1020. Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate (2) Curriculum includes but is not limited to the US Department of Transportation National Standards Training Curriculum for the EMT I - 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. 1021. Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate Lab (2) Curriculum includes but is not limited to the US Department of Transportation Curriculum National Standards Training Curriculum for the EMT I (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. 1030. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (1) Subject and case based approach to American Heart Association protocols and skills required for successful resuscitation of child and infant. The cognitive and psychomotor skills needed to resuscitate and stabilize infants and children in respiratory failure, shock, or cardiopulmonary arrest. Prerequisite: Basic Life Support course completion card. 1031. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (1) Subject and case based approach to American Heart Association protocols and skills required for successful resuscitation of the adult. This course is designed to help all participants succeed in acquiring the cognitive knowledge psychomotor skills needed by medical professionals in adult resuscitation attempts. 2000. Paramedic Program I (8) F, S Intense prehospital instruction for the care of the sick and injured involving assessment, advanced cardiac life support, National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians PHTLS, pharmacology, airway management, medical, pediatric and obstetrical emergencies. The course integrates the National Standard Curriculum from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic. Prerequisites: Paramd 1000 (EMT Basic), Paramd 1010 (EMT-Intermediate Introduction) and Paramd 1020 (EMT-Intermediate) or equivalent. HthSci 1101, LS1110,1111, or equivalent. 2010. Paramedic Clinical Lab I (4) F, S The theory of prehospital care of the sick and injured in Paramedic Program I are practiced, demonstrated, and evaluated for performance grade. Students must pass every skill successfully prior to entering Paramedic Program II (2020). Prerequisites: Paramd 1000 (EMT Basic), Paramd 1010 (EMT-Intermediate Introduction) and Paramd 1020 (EMT-Intermediate) or equivalent. Hlthsci 1101, LS1110,1111, or equivalent; Hlthsci 1115. 2020. Paramedic Program II (8) F, S This course builds on the theory of Paramd 2000 and 2010 and further explores a systems review model involving assessment, pathology, and treatment of the sick and injured. Prerequisites: Paramd 2000 and 2010. Paramd 2030 must be taken concurrently. 2030. Paramedic Clinical Lab II (4) F, S Emergency facilities and rescue agencies provide intense clinical experiences where students perform skills and apply theory concepts to those needing emergency care. Prerequisites: Paramd 2000 and 2010. Paramd 2020 must be taken concurrently. 219 Health Sciences Director: Dr. Robert C. Soderberg Location: Marriott Allied Health Building, Rm 109A Telephone Contact: Debra Boswell 801-626-6505 Professors: Craig Gundy; Clayton Parkinson; Associate Professor: Robert C. Soderberg HEALTH SCIENCES CORE COURSES - HTHSCI 1101. Medical Terminology (2) F, S Medical terms of Greek and Latin origin. Designed for the preprofessional and workers in health related fields. 1105. Integrated Structure and Function of the Human Body Lecture/Lab (4) F This course teaches fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology that are required for further studies in nursing, allied health, and related disciplines. It is designed to be offered in a technology- enhanced environment (via Ednet to off-campus sites). Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory/recitation per week. 1106. Integrated Structure and Function of the Human Body Lecture/Lab (continued) (4) S Prerequisite: HthSci 1105. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory/recitation per week. LSI 110. Biomedical Core Lecture/Lab (4) Su, F, S An integrated presentation of the basic concepts of physics, chemistry, human anatomy, human physiology and medical microbiology as related to humans. Biomedical Core is global and interdisciplinary while remaining introductory. Three lecture demonstrations per week. Two lab hours per week. Students completing the Biomedical Core LSI 110 receive credit for 4 credit hours in the Life Sciences general education requirements. 1111. Biomedical Core Lecture/Lab (continued) (4) Su, F, S Prerequisite: HthSci 1110. Three lecture demonstrations per week. Two lab hours per week. 1115. Biomedical Principles for Certificate of Completion for Paramedics (4) Basic biomedical principles essential for effective administration of emergency health care in field based situations. An independent study course open only to students in the Emergency Care and Rescue Program. 1130. Common Medicines (3) F, S This is an introductory course and will provide information regarding proper drug usage for persons without significant backgrounds in the Biological Sciences. The course primarily discusses over-the-counter medicines as well as prescription drug groups which are commonly used by the public. The overall objective will be to provide information in such a way that individuals are more aware of possible drug-related Problems, able to make wise and appropriate choices, and become well-informed consumers. 2230. Introductory Pathophysiology (3) Su, F, S n 'ntroduction to the nature of disease and its effect on body systems. Prerequisite: HthSci LSI 110 or HthSci 1105 and 1106 with a grade of "C" or better or an equivalent course in Physiology (Zool 2200). 3328. Pathophysiology of Cells and Tissues (2) F, S Biological interactions among cellular injuries, genetic disorders, neoplasia, and inflammatory and immune disorders. A 7.5 week course that can be taken in conjunction with HthSci 3329. (It may be taken without 3329.) Prerequisite: HthSci LSI 110 with a grade of "C" or better or an equivalent course in anatomy and physiology. 3329. Pathophysiology of Organs and Systems (2) F, S Interpretation of disease pathogenesis and pathological symptoms. A 7.5 week course that can be taken in conjunction with HthSci 3328. (It may be taken without 3328). Prerequisite: HthSci LS1111 with a grade of "C" or better or an equivalent course in anatomy and physiology. Honors Program A student in the College of Health Professions may receive Honors in one of the listed majors in the following manner: (1) maintain an overall GPA of 3.3; (2) be enrolled in the General Honors Program and complete at least 9 hours of General Honors courses or 9 hours in approved Departmental Honors credit in majors other than the student's major (these may include Health Sciences core courses); (3) fulfill the requirements for one of the following majors in this School: Clinical Laboratory Science leading to the baccalaureate degree, Clinical Laboratory Technology, Radiologic Technology, and Respiratory Therapy leading to the associate of applied science degree; and Dental Hygiene and Registered Nursing leading to the associate of science degree; (4) take at least 12 of the required credit hours in major courses taken for Honors credit; (5) in the case of the major leading to the baccalaureate degree, complete an Honors Senior Project course. (This project may be included among the foregoing requirements.) Students seeking an associate degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or students who are Clinical Laboratory Technology majors may receive Honors credit in any Clinical Laboratory course. Students taking the Radiologic Technology major may receive credit in all Radiologic Technology courses, except RadTec 1022, 1303, and 2403. All students desiring Honors credit should seek permission from individual program directors at the time of registration. At the beginning of the course, the student should make a written agreement with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. This written agreement will be filed immediately with the program director. General WKBkW PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Health Administrative Services Program Director: Dr. Phil M. Smith Location: Marriott Allied Health Building, Rm 203 Telephone Contact: Pat Cantera 801-626-7242 Professor: Robert Walker; Assistant Professors: Chris Elliott, Kenneth Johnson, Pat Shaw, Phil M. Smith Adjunct Faculty: David Call, MBA; Wayne Lindeman, MBA; Ann Nevers, J.D.; Reed Stringham, III, J.D. 1 he Health Administrative Services Program (HAS) provides an opportunity for health practitioners, students in the health disciplines, and others to prepare themselves for healthcare management, healthcare information, and health promotion roles in both traditional and nontraditional health care settings. In addition, many students use the program to prepare themselves for graduate studies in Health Administration and other related disciplines. 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