EMS 221 - Paramedic Cardiology II

Offered WI
Lecture- 1
1 credit hrs/1 contact hrs
Prerequisite: Completion of all EMS courses with a “C” or better (2.0 out of a 4.0 scale)
Corequisite: EMS 201 - Paramedic II, EMS 211 - Paramedic Pharmacology II, EMS 241 - Paramedic Clinical II, EMS 250 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support, EMS 251 - Advanced Pediatric Life Support, EMS 252 - Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support

More advanced arrhythmia interpretation, continuation of EMS 220 – Paramedic Cardiology I. Management of cardiac arrest including, medications, cardioversion, transcutaneous pacing, and defibrillation will be a major emphasis. Pacemakers, 12- lead ECG interpretation and other advanced procedures, and arrhythmias will be presented. Application of theory, judgment, and decision-making strategies are evaluated.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify complex ECG arrhythmias.
Relate the appropriate progression and intervention of life-threatening arrhythmias.
List the appropriate treatment modalities of complex arrhythmias.
List the correct treatment protocol for cardiac arrest.
Given a simulated cardiac arrest, relate the electrical intervention.
List safety considerations in the use of a cardiac defibrillator or pacing device.
Identify types of pacemakers as classified by use, action, and insertion.
Identify pacemaker rhythms and malfunction on an ECG strip.
Describe external pacemakers and internal defibrillators and their field implications. List the appropriate treatment protocols of myocardial infarction in the pre-hospital, hospital, and post hospital phases.
Describe telemetry communication systems and backup mechanisms.
Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of new communication systems.
Given a simulated situation, identify the most appropriate method of communication and ECG transmission.
Communicate a report to the hospital via telemetry.
Meet all ACLS requirements necessary to obtain certification.
Obtain and read 12 lead ECG strips and identify changes that may indicate ischemia or injury.