• EMS 2420: Paramedic Clinical I

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Provides the student with the opportunity to perform previously learned skills and apply knowledge of paramedic practice, supervised in a clinical setting. Includes, but is not limited to, areas in acute neurology and cardiac care. 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 assessment findings of neurologic patients with those found in normal human physiology. 2. Compare neurological assessment details in acute versus chronic pathophysiology. 3. Administer 12 lead EKG's to patients in the acute setting. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech Paramedics program. Corequisites: EMS 2101, EMS 2201, EMS 2301, EMS 2401, and EMS 2450. FA
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• EMS 2450: Paramedic Field I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Provides the student with the opportunity to perform skills and apply knowledge of paramedic practice including: patient assessment, pharmacology airway and respiratory emergencies, trauma and cardiovascular management. 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. Demonstrate a comprehensive patient assessment including detailed physical exam and patient history. 2. Devise a patient care plan based on assessment findings. 3. Distinguish the need for basic versus advanced airway interventions. 4. Recommend specific basic and advanced life support interventions in the trauma patient. 5. Order appropriate pharmacologic interventions based on patient presentation and assessment findings. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech Paramedics program. Corequisites: EMS 2101, EMS 2201, EMS 2301, EMS 2401, and EMS 2420. FA
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• EMS 2500: Paramedic Training IV

  8.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  This course is designated as an Active Learning Professional Practice (ALPP) course. This course allows students to explore and apply content learned in the course in a professional experience away from the classroom. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Paramedic Certificate program. SU
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• EMS 2501: Medical Emergencies

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  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
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• EMS 2600: Paramedic Training V

  12.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  This course is designated as an Active Learning Professional Practice (ALPP) course. This course allows students to explore and apply content learned in the course in a professional experience away from the classroom. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Paramedic Certificate program. FA
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• EMS 2601: Special Populations in Paramedicine and AMLS and PHTLS Certification

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Emphasizes concepts in obstetrics and gynecology and critical decision making skills transitioning from EMT/AEMT to Paramedic. Introduces advanced concepts in neonatal care, including airway, respiratory, and circulatory considerations. Identifies evidence-based practices in managing these emergencies. 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. Compare the management of normal deliveries versus high-risk pregnancy and/or related gynecological emergencies. 2. Evaluate the pathophysiology and management of infants including neonates and newborns. 3. Demonstrate a patient assessment of an obstetric patient and organize findings for assessment-based management to provide appropriate pharmacological interventions. 4. Integrate the pathophysiology, assessment, and critical decision-making skills indicated for patients in special populations. 5. Test and successfully certify as an ACLS and PEPP Provider. Course fee required. Prerequisites: EMS 2201, EMS 2201, EMS 2301, EMS 2401, EMS 2420, and EMS 2450 (All grade B or higher). Corequisites: EMS 2501, EMS 2701, EMS 2720, and EMS 2750. SP
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• EMS 2701: EMS Research and Professional Development

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Emphasizes concepts in career development specific to the fire service, EMS, and related healthcare fields. Introduces concepts in research with emphasis on evidence-based practices in prehospital care. 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. Demonstrate interview skills specific to fire service, EMS, and healthcare settings. 2. Create a resume/CV suitable for employment in fire service, EMS, and healthcare settings. 3. Summarize research on an emerging topic in EMS. 4. Evaluate current EMS research through literature review and write a research paper on findings. 5. Design a poster displaying research findings. Course fee required. Prerequisites: EMS 2201, EMS 2201, EMS 2301, EMS 2401, EMS 2420, and EMS 2450 (All grade B or higher). Corequisites: EMS 2501, EMS 2601, EMS 2720, and EMS 2750. SU
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• EMS 2720: Paramedic Clinical II

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Provides the student with the opportunity to perform previously learned skills and apply knowledge of paramedic practice. Includes, but is not limited to rotations in the Pediatric Emergency Department, Adult Emergency Department, and at home visits with "high-tech kids". 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 completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Differentiate assessment findings of critical and stable pediatric patients. 2. Distinguish between normal physiology children and pathophysiology in children with special healthcare needs. 3. Integrate basic and advanced interventions in respiratory emergencies. 4. Assess the characteristics and treatment of patients with various abdominal complaints. 5. Evaluate signs, symptoms, and the related management of neurologic emergencies. Course fee required. Prerequisites: EMS 2101, EMS 2201, EMS 2301, EMS 2401, EMS 2420, and EMS 2450 (Grade B or higher). Corequisites: EMS 2501, EMS 2601, EMS 2701 and EMS 2750. SP
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• EMS 2750: Paramedic Field II

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Provides the student with the opportunity to perform various skills and apply knowledge of paramedic practice including: respiratory, cardiac, neurologic, trauma, obstetric and gynecologic emergencies. 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 completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a comprehensive patient assessment including detailed physical exam and patient history. 2. Devise a patient care plan for trauma patients based on assessment findings. 3. Distinguish the need for basic versus advanced interventions in trauma patients. 4. Recommend specific basic and advanced life support interventions in the medical patient. 5. Order appropriate pharmacologic interventions based on patient presentation and assessment findings. Course fee required. Prerequisites: EMS 2101, EMS 2201, EMS 2301, EMS 2401, EMS 2420, and EMS 2450 (Grade B or higher). Corequisites: EMS 2501, EMS 2601, EMS 2701, and EMS 2720. SP (odd)
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• EMS 2801: National Registry Preparation and Testing

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Provides scenario-based instruction and practical activities to reinforce previously learned skills and knowledge. Reinforces assessment-based management and evidence-based practice for medical and trauma patients across the lifespan. Preparation for psychomotor National Registry certification exam and testing included. 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 assessment findings of critical and stable trauma patients across the lifespan. 2. Distinguish between the need for basic and advanced life support and use assessment-based management in making transport decisions. 3. Integrate critical decision-making skills with the patient's holistic needs in determining appropriate interventions. 4. Justify treatment decisions using evidence-based practice. 5. Modify treatment plans based on changes in patient's condition. Course fee required. Prerequisites: EMS 2501, EMS 2601, EMS 2701, EMS 2720, and EMS 2750 (All grade B or higher). Corequisites: EMS 2820, EMS 2850, and EMS 2950. SU
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