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

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  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
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• EMS 2420: Paramedic Clinical I

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech 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 2425: Paramedic II Lab: Trauma Assessment and Management Lab; ACLS/PEPP Certification Skills

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Emphasizes concepts in trauma and critical decision-making skills transitioning from EMT/AEMT to Paramedic. 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 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. 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 2410, EMS 2420, AND EMS 2450. FA
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• EMS 2450: Paramedic Field I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech 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

  
  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

  
  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

  
  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

  
  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 2610: Paramedic III: Medical Emergencies; Special Populations in Paramedicine

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech 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. 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 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: 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. Differentiate the characteristics and treatment of acute versus chronic endocrine emergencies. 3. Compare the management of normal deliveries versus high-risk pregnancy and/or related gynecological emergencies. 4. Evaluate the pathophysiology and management of infants including neonates and newborns. 5. Test and successfully certify as an ACLS and PEPP Provider. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech Paramedic program. SP
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• EMS 2625: Paramedic III: Medical Emergencies; Special Populations in Paramedicine Lab

  4.50 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Emphasizes concepts in medical emergencies; and critical decision-making skills transitioning from EMT/AEMT to Paramedic. Identifies characteristics of chronic and acute or emergent endocrine abnormalities. Emphasizes practical application of 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 during instructor-led scenarios. Identifies evidence-based practices in managing these emergencies. 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 complex medical emergencies. 2. Differentiate the characteristics and treatment of acute versus chronic endocrine emergencies during detailed physical exam. 3. Demonstrate the management of both normal deliveries and high-risk pregnancy and/or related gynecological emergencies. 4. Organize the assessment and management of infants including neonates and newborns. 5. Discriminate between chronic and acute neurologic emergencies through a formulated a treatment plan based on evidence-based practice. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech Paramedic program. SP
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