Summer 2019 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 th 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 1-5, 5 th Edition. Hoboken, 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 1-5, 5 th Edition. Vol. 1, Ch. 1-11 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