228 HthSci 1115 (4) Biomedical Principles for Certificate of Completion for Paramedics * These two classes can be taken through Independent Study. Call 801-626-6785. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN Basic Basic life support, patient assessment and treatment modalities comprise this Basic curriculum. Department of Transportation and Utah State Department of Health standards for certification are met. Required Courses (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 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 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. Paramd 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 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 State Department of Health. Paramd 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. Paramd 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. Paramd 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. Paramd 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. Paramd 2000. Introduction to Paramedic Practice (4) F, S Introduces the paramedic student to basic patient interaction and assessment skills. Includes professional considerations for the individual practitioner and patient. Must complete department application process and be accepted to program prior to registration. Paramd 2010. Introduction to Paramedic Practice (5) F, S Prepares the student to recognize medical emergencies, the appropriate patient care modalities, and functions of the paramedic in practice. Prerequisites: Paramd 2000. Paramd 2020. Traumatic Emergencies (5) F, S Prepares the Student to recognize traumatic emergencies, the appropriate patient care modalities, and functions of the paramedic in practice. Prerequisites: Paramd 2000. Paramd 2030. Special Considerations in Paramedic Practice (4) F, S Course provides understanding of the essentials related to special challenges to paramedic practice such as neonatology, pediatrics, obstetrics, geriatrics and acute interventions for the chronic care patient. Operations with medical incident command, rescue awareness, hazardous materials incidents, and crime scene awareness are included. Prerequisites: Paramd 2000. Paramd 2040. Paramedic Clinical Lab I (4) F, S Clinical application of the theory of paramedic practice. Students must pass all skills before advancing into clinical rotations. Prerequisites: Paramd 2000. Paramd 2100. Advanced Paramedic Practice (6) F, S Pathophysiology and advanced concepts applied to recognition of patient problems and treatment modalities. Student research and projects are designed to meet professional goals and experiences. Prerequisites: Paramd 2000, 2010, 2020, 2030, 2040. Paramd 2110. Paramedic Clinical II (3) F, S Clinical rotations in various medical settings provide the student with the opportunity to perform skills and apply knowledge of paramedic practice. Includes, but not limited to, areas in operating room, emergency department, labor and delivery, and pediatrics. Prerequisites: Paramd 2000, 2010, 2020, 2030, 2040. Paramd 2120. Paramedic Internship (9) F, S Rotations with various paramedic agencies provide rescue vehicle response to advance the skills and performance of Paramedic practice. Successful evaluation of professionalism, interpersonal relationships, skills, and knowledge must be completed for recommendation of certification. Prerequisites: Paramd 2000, 2010, 2020, 2030, 2040. PROGRAM 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. 229 HthSci 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. HthSci 1106. Integrated Structure and Function of the Human Body Lecture/Lab (continued) (4) 5 Prerequisite: Hthsci 1105. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory/recitation per week. HthSci 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. HthSci 1111. Biomedical Core Lecture/Lab (continued) (4) Su, F, S Prerequisite: Hthsci 1110. Three lecture demonstrations per week. Two lab hours per week. HthSci 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. HthSci 1120. Concepts and Social Impact of the Health Care System (3) F, S Provides introductive knowledge for students interested in the health care system and its impact on society. Includes basic principles that have guided the medical industry in the past, those currently affecting the system, and those that may have a future impact. The student relationship to the health care system and societal influences upon the system will be examined. Medical terminology, interpersonal skills development, ethical and legal issues will also be included. HthSci 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. HthSci 2230. Introductory Pathophysiology (3) Su, F, S An introduction 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). HthSci 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. 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