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Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus
Course Prefix/Number/Title:
EMS 222 ‐ Medical Emergencies
Number of credits:
2 credits
Course Description:
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.
Pre‐/Co‐requisites:
None.
Course Objectives:
Integrate patient assessment findings, history and knowledge of anatomy,
physiology, pathophysiology and basic and advanced life support interventions to recognize and manage
patients with various medical conditions.
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 for 6:15‐10:15 pm. 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%. 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. 3,
Chs. 3‐13.
TOPIC – CLASSROOM
Neurology
Ch. 3
Endocrinology
Ch. 4
Immunology
Ch. 5
Gastroenterology
Ch. 6
Urology and Nephrology
Ch. 7
Toxicology and Substance Abuse
Ch. 8
Hematology
Ch. 9