EMS 2501 - Medical Emergencies

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Emergency Medical Services

Description:

Emphasizes concepts in medical emergencies; and critical decision making skills transitioning from EMT/AEMT to Paramedic. Introduces advanced concepts in toxicologic, hematologic, and immunologic emergencies . Identifies characteristics of chronic and acute or emergent endocrine abnormalities . Lecture and lab course. 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. Integrate the pathophysiology, assessment, and the use of critical decision-making skills in the management of abdominal emergencies. 2. Determine the immune system dysfunction during an allergic reaction or anaphylaxis and using assessment-based management identify the appropriate interventions. 3. Differentiate the characteristics and treatment of acute versus chronic endocrine emergencies. 4. Assess signs, symptoms, and the related management of a toxicologic, hematologic, and immunologic emergencies. 5. Discriminate between chronic and acute neurologic emergencies, and formulate a treatment plan based on evidence-based practice. Course fee required. Prerequisites: EMS 2101, EMS 2201, 2301, 2401, 2420, and 2450 (All grade B or higher). Corequisites: EMS 2601, EMS 2701, EMS 2720, and EMS 2750. SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

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

General Education

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