EMTP 2032 - EMT Paramedic

Academic Division:

Health Sciences

Academic Discipline:

EMT/Paramedic

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

6 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of EMTP 2031 and provides theory and skills at the EMT-Paramedic level for managing medical emergencies including patient assessment, medico-legal issues, airway management, fluid therapy and pharmacology, geriatric care and management of respiratory emergencies, assessment and management of cardiac emergencies including rhythm interpretation and dysrhythmia treatment modalities as well as assessment and advanced management of trauma. Also included is management of obstetrical, neonatal and pediatric emergencies. In-hospital training and field internship are included. Successful completion of this course includes certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. This course is designed to prepare the student for National Registry Testing. The Paramedic Program is broken into three Phases: Didactic, Clinical, and Field Internship. This course is a flex course and may not follow the regular College calendar. The scheduled dates and times vary throughout the year. The course is taught off campus. Semesters available: Offered based on need. UG

6 Lab Hour(s)

3 Lecture Hour(s);

7 Practicum Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take EMTP 2031

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Treatment of the Trauma Patient Define and integrate the physiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the trauma patient. Integrated lecture and laboratory instruction.	In-class discussion, written and practical exams. Skill lab testing Trauma module exam week 9
Patient Assessment Apply theory and technique of patient history and comprehensive physical examination for the purpose of patient assessment. Integrated lecture and laboratory instruction.	Written and practical, midterm and final exams
Treatment of the Medical Patient Apply and integrate the pathophysiological principles of the cardiovascular system with assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the cardiac patient. Integration of the pathophysiological principles of the respiratory, nervous, endocrine, digestive, urinary, hematological, and reproductive systems with appropriate assessment and management. Toxicology, environmental conditions, infectious disease and behavioral and psychiatric disorders are also discussed. Integrated lecture and laboratory instruction.	Written and practical, midterm and final exams Medical module exam week 5

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation,

Standard NCSC Course Policies
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