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PARM 1010 - Principles of Paramedicine 4 credit(s)
The following course must be taken before or at the same time: PARM 1020 Advance EMS Skills
Introduction to paramedicine concepts, assessment and scope of practice. Paramedic principles are used as a framework to organize the cognitive, interpersonal, and psychomotor skills.
Contact Hours: Class- 60 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
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PARM 1020 - Advance EMS Skills 3 credit(s)
Introduction to the advanced EMS skills of a Paramedic. The primary focus is on the concepts, the skills themselves and the scope of practice of a paramedic.
Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
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PARM 1030 - Pharmacology & Ventilation Management 4 credit(s)
Prerequisite (taken before): PARM 1010 Principles of Paramedicine and PARM 1020 Advance EMS Skills
Information relating specific emergencies to the types of medications used for treatment, including math calculation skills for medication dosing. Will also include using assessment practices to determine adequate versus non-adequate respiration and its pharmacologic treatments.
Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
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PARM 1040 - Trauma Emergencies 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite (taken before): PARM 1020 Advance EMS Skills
Introduces the epidemiology and kinematics of trauma, and integrates the assessment findings with pathophysiology in the management of the acutely injured patient.
Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
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PARM 1050 - Cardiovascular & Respiratory Emergencies 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite (taken before): PARM 1120 Paramedic Practicum II
This course addresses the epidemiology and pathophysiology of cardiovascular and respiratory complaints. Students will integrate assessment findings with the formulation of a treatment plan for the acute illness in the emergency setting.
Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
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PARM 1060 - Medical Emergencies 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite (taken before): PARM 1120 Paramedic Practicum II
Application and integration of pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate and implement a treatment plan for patients with various types of prehospital emergency medical conditions.
Contact Hours: Class- 45 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
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PARM 1070 - OB/GYN & Pediatrics 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite (taken before): PARM 1060 Medical Emergencies
Application and integration of assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implementation plan for the management of gynecological, obstetrical and pediatric emergencies. This will include practice in assisting delivery of a newborn that will be done in lab as well as in a simulations of a prehospital environment. At the conclusion of this course students will receive Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Contact Hours: Class- 30 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
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PARM 1080 - Special Populations & EMS Operations 2 credit(s)
Prerequisite (taken before): PARM 1060 Medical Emergencies
Prepares students for special situations including geriatric emergencies, abuse and neglect situations, chronic disease and care with assessment based management. Will also review ambulance operations and hazmat materials and will incorporate multiple agency responses.
Contact Hours: Class- 15 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
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PARM 1110 - Paramedic Practicum I 1 credit(s)
Prerequisite (taken before): PARM 1010 Principles of Paramedicine and PARM 1020 Advance EMS Skills
This course supports the additional didactic elements of the Paramedic course. Application of beginning paramedic knowledge and skills in a healthcare setting. This will include rotations at various locations including but not limited to EMS/Fire departments, Operating Room, Pre-Op locations, Emergency Room, ICU/CCU, pediatrics.
Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 45 Internship- 0
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PARM 1120 - Paramedic Practicum II 4 credit(s)
Prerequisite (taken before): PARM 1110 Paramedic Practicum I
This course supports the additional didactic elements of the Paramedic course. Continued application paramedic knowledge and skills in a healthcare setting. This will include rotations at various locations including but not limited to EMS/Fire departments, Operating Room, Pre-Op locations, Emergency Room, ICU/CCU, pediatrics.
Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 180 Internship- 0
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PARM 2310 - Paramedic Practicum III 1 credit(s)
Prerequisite (taken before): PARM 1120 Paramedic Practicum II
This course supports the additional didactic elements of the Paramedic course. Prior and concurrent knowledge are included in performing skills in a healthcare setting. This will include rotations at various locations including but not limited to EMS/Fire departments, Operating Room, Pre-Op locations, Emergency Room, ICU/CCU.
Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 45 Internship- 0
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PARM 2320 - Paramedic Practicum IV 2 credit(s)
Prerequisite (taken before): PARM 2310 Paramedic Practicum III
This course supports the additional didactic elements of the Paramedic course. Prior and concurrent knowledge are included in performing skills in a healthcare setting. This will include rotations at various locations including but not limited to EMS/Fire departments, Operating Room, Pre-Op locations, Emergency Room, ICU/CCU.
Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 90 Internship- 0
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PARM 2400 - Paramedic Field Internship 4 credit(s)
Prerequisite (taken before): PARM 2320 Paramedic Practicum IV
This field internship is the capstone experience in which the paramedic candidate will progress to a consistently competent entry-level paramedic, functioning as the Team Leader.
Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 0 Clinical- 180 Internship- 0
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PARM 2410 - Advanced Certifications 1 credit(s)
Prerequisite (taken before): PARM 1080 Special Populations & EMS Operations
Co-requisite (taken at same time): PARM 2400 Paramedic Field Internship
A comprehensive study as well as certifications of Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). This will give a well-rounded review of trauma care, medical disease process and treatment, as well as high quality advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation. All, while emphasizing skills, procedures and teamwork required for paramedic certification.
Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
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PARM 2510 - Certification Preparation II 1 credit(s)
Prerequisite (taken before): PARM 2400 Paramedic Field Internship
This course will meet the minimum remediation requirements of the NREMT Paramedic Cognitive exam reattempt.
Contact Hours: Class- 0 Practical Lab- 45 Clinical- 0 Internship- 0
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