Fall 2016 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus

Course Prefix/Number/Title:

EMS 208 ‐ Introduction to Emergency Pre‐hospital Care

Number of credits:

1 credits

Course Description:

This is an introductory course for the paramedic student. It will build on the

knowledge gained during the student’s EMT‐Basic education and experiences as well as introducing the

student to the expanded role of the paramedic. Topics include roles and responsibilities, EMS systems,

the well‐being of the paramedic, illness and injury prevention, medical/legal issues, ethics, general

principles of pathophysiology, therapeutic communications, EMS research and documentation.

Pre‐/Co‐requisites:

none.

Course Objectives:

To integrate comprehensive knowledge of EMS systems, safety/well being of the

paramedic, medical/legal and ethical issues, which is intended to improve the health of EMS personnel,

patients, and the community.

Teaching‐learning methods in this course may include, but are not limited to, assigned readings,

independent studies, presentations, discussion, critical thinking exercises, labs and class activities.

Instructor:

Wayne Fahy and Mary Jund

Office:

1900 8

Ave SE Minot ND

Office Hours:

By appointment.

Email:

Wayne Fahy‐‐

‐wayne.fahy@dakotacollege.edu

Mary Jund‐‐

‐mary.jund@dakotacollege.edu

Lecture/Lab Schedule:

Mondays and Thursdays 6:15 – 10:15pm. See class schedule.

Textbook(s):

Bledsoe, B., Porter, R., Cherry, R. (2017). Paramedic Care Principles and Practice Volumes

1‐7 5

Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Brady Books.

Course Requirements:

Students will be required to attend class and complete assignments in

MyBradyLab and exams in EMStesting on time. Final exams will be worth 40%, additional tests 20%,

quizzes 20%, homework 10% and affective behavior 10%. Students will also be required to pass skill

sheets and scenario skills sessions per portfolio requirements (where applicable).

Tentative Course Outline:

Paramedic Care Principles and Practice Volumes 1‐7 4

Edition. Vol. 1,

Ch. 1‐10

TOPIC – CLASSROOM

Intro to Paramedicine

Ch. 1

EMS Systems

Ch. 2

Roles and Responsibilities of the Paramedic

Ch. 3

Workforce Safety and Wellness

Ch. 4