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Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus
Course Prefix/Number/Title:
EMS 221 ‐ Cardiac Emergencies II
Number of credits:
2 credits
Course Description:
This course prepares the student to identify single and multi‐lead cardiac rhythms
(12 lead interpretation) and treat those rhythms considered to be life threatening.
Pre‐/Co‐requisites:
EMS 221‐ Cardiac Emergencies I
Course Objectives:
To integrate patient assessment findings, patient history, knowledge of anatomy,
physiology, pathophysiology, electrophysiology and basic and advanced life support interventions to
recognize and manage patient with cardiac disorders.
Instructor:
Wayne Fahy, Mary Jund & Karen Fritel
Office:
1900 8
th
Ave SE Minot ND
Office Hours:
By appointment.
Email:
Wayne Fahy‐‐
‐wayne.fahy@dakotacollege.eduMary Jund‐‐
‐mary.jund@dakotacollege.eduKaren Fritel
–kena@midstatetel.com
Lecture/Lab Schedule:
Mondays and Thursdays from 6:15‐10:15 pm and 2 weekend day sessions (1
lab). See class schedule.
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.
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%. Lab will be graded on a pass/fail system with a
passing grade received when all required skills are completed with appropriate, supervised technique.
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
th
Edition. Vol.4, Ch. 2
TOPIC – CLASSROOM
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Cardiology
Ch. 2
12 Lead class
TOPIC – LAB
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12 Lead ECG – Skill Lab
12 Lead pad placement, acquisition, interpretation & transmission
Defibrillation (Unwitnessed Arrest) – Skill Lab