EMS 1240 - Advanced Patient Management

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Emergency Medical Services

Description:

Includes advanced knowledge and skills necessary to provide advanced patient management and transportation. Topics include advanced skill in Cardiac emergency management, respiratory emergencies, endocrine emergencies, allergies & anaphylaxis, bone and joint injuries, dressings and bandages, sudden illness, and emergency childbirth. Successful completion and recommendation from program coordinator and medical director will provide eligibility for testing and certification at the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) AEMT level. Upon successful completion of the NREMT certification, students are eligible for licensure from the Utah Bureau of Emergency Medical Services at the AEMT level. All co-requisite courses must be completed in the same semester. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Differentiate effective time management abilities in providing advanced patient care. 2. Illustrate reasonable critical thinking skills in treating mock patients as appropriate for the AEMT. 3. Devise a leadership/management plan for scene management and patient care appropriate for the AEMT. 4. Illustrate proper communication techniques in patient care, including a diverse patient grouping. 5. Survey constructive feedback for areas of personal improvement. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Current EMT Certification or EMS 1110 and EMS 1120 and EMS 1140 and EMS 1145 (All grade C or higher). Corequisites: EMS 1210, EMS 1220, EMS 1245. FA

Credits:

5.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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