234 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 USDOT 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 U.S. 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. 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 1006 may be used as a prerequisite for Paramd 2000. Paramd 2010. Medical Emergencies (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. DEPARTMENT Health Sciences Department Chair: Dr. Marie Kotter Location: Marriott Allied Health Building, Rm 109A Telephone Contact: Debra Boswell 801-626-6505 Professors: Craig Gundy, Marie Kotter; Associate Professor: Robert C. Soderberg; Assistant Professor: Kraig Chugg; Adjunct Faculty: Brent Richardson, LeAnne Gundy HEALTH SCIENCES CORE COURSES HTHSCI HthSci 1001. A Case Study Approach to the Health Sciences (2) A Case Study Approach to the Health Sciences is a WSU Online course designed for students wishing to explore health professional career paths using case study models. Each case study focuses on a disease process. Progression through each case study involves a review of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical terminology, and a study of health professionals including their educational and training requirements. Additionally, the student will explore key medical diagnostic tests (e.g. laboratory, imaging) used in patient disease diagnosis, management and prevention. The course emphasizes the importance of the team approach to patient care. Cross listed with CLS 1001. HthSci 1101. Medical Terminology (2) F, S Medical terms of Greek and Latin origin. Designed for the pre- professional and workers in health related fields. HthSci 1105. Technology Enhanced Anatomy & Physiology (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 WEBER State Univ 2003-2004 CATALOG E R S I T Y