EMS 2410 - Paramedic II: Trauma Assessment and Management; ACLS/PEPP Certification Courses

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Emergency Medical Services

Description:

Introduces advanced concepts in Trauma Management, including mechanism of injury, multi-system trauma, chest and abdominal trauma. Identifies advanced patient assessment and management of these emergencies. Certifications for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Education for the Prehospital Professional (PEPP) are included in this course. Lecture 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. Illustrate how multisystem trauma and Mechanism of Injury (MOI) relate to patient assessment and scene management. 2. Differentiate the pathophysiology, assessment and management of lung injuries, myocardial injuries, vascular injuries, and other chest related injuries. 3. Integrate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of abdominal trauma. 4. Analyze advanced patient assessment findings and formulate management of these emergencies within the paramedic scope of practice. 5.Test and successfully certify as an ACLS and PEPP Provider. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech Paramedic Program. Corequisites: EMS 2310, EMS 2325, EMS 2420, EMS 2425, AND EMS 2450. FA

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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