DCB catalog 2024-25

125 EMS 220 Cardiac Emergencies (5CR) Pre/Co: EMS 214 This course prepares the student to identify single and multi-lead cardiac rhythms and treat those rhythms considered to be life threatening. Skills include, but are not limited to, cardiac rhythm interpretation assessment, defibrillation, and cardioversion. EMS 222 Medical Emergencies (3CR) Pre/Co: EMS 214 This course prepares the paramedic student to identify, assess, manage, and treat various emergencies. Topics include Neurology, Endocrinology, Allergies and Anaphylaxis, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Urology, Toxicology, Environmental Conditions, Infectious and Communicable Diseases, Behavioral and Psychiatric Disorders, Gynecological and obstetrical Emergencies, and associated pharmacological intervention. EMS 224 Special Considerations (2CR) Pre/Co: EMS 214 This course prepares the paramedic student to identify, assess, manage, and treat age related emergencies and other special challenges. The student will also be introduced to the concept of assessment-based management. Topics include Neonatology, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Abuse and Assault, Patients with Special Challenges, Acute Interventions for the Chronic Care Patient, Assessment-Based Management, and associated pharmacological interventions. EMS 235 EMS Operations (2CR) Pre/Co: EMS 208 This course introduces the paramedic student to the concepts of medical incident command, ambulance and rescue operations, hazardous materials incidents, and crime scene awareness. This course will also result in the awarding of certification in Emergency Vehicle Operations and Extrication. EMS 240 Hospital Clinical I (4CR) Pre/Co: EMS 275 This course allows the paramedic student to apply learned classroom skills and knowledge in clinical settings such as laboratory, preoperative holding, emergency department, anesthesia department, and triage. The student will function under the direction of a preceptor. The student will input patient contact information into the FISDAP Internet data collection system. EMS 250 Hospital Clinical II (4CR) Pre/Co: EMS 275, EMS 240 This course allows the paramedic student to apply learned classroom skills and knowledge under the direction of a preceptor in a pre- hospital setting. The student will be stationed with a license ALS ambulance service. The student will input patient contact information into the FISDAP data collection system. EMS 275 Introduction to Clinical Experience (2CR) Pre/Co: EMS 208 This course is designed to introduce the paramedic student to BLS and ALS prehospital operations. The student will become familiar with basic ambulance operations, equipment and how an EMS system works. The student will also become familiar with procedures and care provided by paramedics in the field and function as the team leader on BLS calls. The student will function under the direction of a preceptor. The student will input patient contact information into the FISDAP Internet data collection system. EMS 276 Field Clinical I (2CR) Pre/Co: EMS 275 This course allows the paramedic student to apply learned classroom skills and knowledge in clinical settings such as anesthesia, emergency department, same day surgery, operating room, and respiratory care. The student will function under the direction of a preceptor. The student will input patient contact information into the FISDAP Internet data collection system.