EMS 200 - Paramedic I

Offered FL
Lecture- 9
9 credit hrs/9 contact hrs
Prerequisite: Current Emergency Medical Technician Certification & EMS Orientation-Paramedic
Corequisite: EMS 210 - Paramedic Pharmacology I, EMS 220 - Paramedic Cardiology I, EMS 240 - Paramedic Clinical I

This course provides information about the pre-hospital management of medical conditions at the advanced life support level. Emphasis is placed on pathophysiology, recognition of signs and symptoms, review of basic life support management techniques, anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, and strategies for advanced life support care.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify the roles and responsibilities of the paramedic.
Identify the skills used by the paramedic.
Discuss the medical legal considerations in EMS.
Identify the laws affecting EMS.
Define the Standard of Care.
Explain medical liability.
Explain the principles of the pH Scale in the body
Explain the relationship between acid/base, fluids, and body systems.
Discuss the acid-base derangements.
Evaluate the role of fluid and electrolytes.
Explain the body’s physiological responses to shock.
Identify the types of shock.
Perform assessment techniques of the shock victim.
Perform general management of patients in shock.
Perform the techniques for rapid packaging and transport.
Identify significant anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system.
Perform the techniques of a respiratory assessment.
Demonstrate airway management techniques.
Perform intravenous therapy techniques.
Calculate drip rates using multiple techniques with 100% accuracy.
Explain the equipment needed in intravenous therapy.
Identify intravenous therapy sites.
Discuss the complications of intravenous therapy.
Discuss respiratory conditions encountered by the paramedic.
Discuss trauma conditions encountered by the paramedic.
Discuss pediatric trauma conditions and their management.
Identify safe and defensive emergency vehicle driving techniques.
Identify neurological anatomy and physiology and terminology.
Identify neurological assessment skills, signs, and symptoms of neurological conditions.
Identify the signs and symptoms of diabetes.
Discuss treatment options for diabetes.
Discuss disorders of the Endocrine System.
Perform an assessment of the geriatric patient.
Identify trauma conditions in the geriatric patient.
Identify medical conditions of the geriatric patient.
Identify stress management techniques.
Explain the role of stress on the body.
Discuss psychological emergencies