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Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus
Course Prefix/Number/Title:
EMS 218 ‐ Respiratory Emergencies
Number of credits:
1 credit
Course Description:
This course prepares the student to assess, manage and treat various respiratory
emergencies. Respiratory emergencies are some of the most common conditions EMS personnel
encounter. This course will focus on the most frequently encountered respiratory emergencies and
prepare the student for prompt management.
Pre‐/Co‐requisites:
None.
Course Objectives:
The paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and
assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient
with respiratory emergencies using basic and advanced life support interventions.
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
th
Ave SE Minot ND
Office Hours:
By appointment.
Email:
Wayne Fahy‐‐
‐wayne.fahy@dakotacollege.eduMary Jund‐‐
‐mary.jund@dakotacollege.eduLecture/Lab Schedule:
Mondays and Thursdays from 6:15‐10:15 pm. See class Schedule.
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).
Textbook(s):
Bledsoe, B., Porter, R., Cherry, R. (2017). Paramedic Care Principles and Practice Volumes
1‐7 4
th
Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Brady Books.
Tentative Course Outline:
Paramedic Care Principles and Practice Volumes 1‐7 4
th
Edition. Vol. 3,
Ch. 1
TOPIC – CLASSROOM
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Pulmonology
Ch. 1
TOPIC – LAB
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CPAP and PEEP – Skill Lab