EMS 273 - Paramedic Care and Practice III

Current Oregon EMT, AEMT, or EMT-Intermediate license and completion of EMS 272  and EMS 282 . 

Corequisite(s):  

EMS 283  

Course Description: The third course in the paramedic series. Covers the principles and practices for identifying and managing trauma patients, and a Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) course is included. Reviews neonatal care and pediatrics covered in EMS271 and includes the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification course. It also covers EMS Operations, gastrointestinal and renal issues, toxicology, infectious disease, environmental emergencies, endocrinology, and ethical and legal issues. Labs and simulated emergency scene experiences will develop students’ abilities to recognize and treat the symptoms of illness and injury. Includes hands-on assessment and utilizes both Basic and Advanced Life Support equipment to apply the concepts learned. It also develops skills and abilities in managing emergency medical scenes, coordinating resources, and delegating tasks as appropriate. 

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Work effectively with others to complete complex tasks, both in the classroom and in lab scenarios.
• CLO#2: Demonstrate appropriate management of medical and trauma emergencies. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
• CLO#3: Apply concepts learned in the classroom to the assessment and management of simulated patients in the lab setting.
• CLO#4: Demonstrate appropriate application of EMS care, within the Paramedic Scope of Practice.