EMS 271 - Paramedic Care and Practice I

Current Oregon EMT, AEMT, or EMT-Intermediate license. This is a special admission course and requires the completion of an application process before admission.

Corequisite(s):  

EMS 281  

Course Description: The first of a four-term sequence in the paramedic education series. Covers patient assessment, advanced pathophysiology, airway management, general pharmacology, respiratory emergencies, intravenous (IV) therapy, obstetrics, and pediatrics. Lab 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 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: Recall and describe emergency pathophysiology and basic principles of pharmacology.
• CLO#3: Apply concepts learned in the classroom to the assessment and management of simulated patients in the lab setting. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
• CLO#4: Practice appropriately applying the topics presented within the Paramedic Scope of Practice.

Subject

Patient Assessment and History

Critical Thinking in Emergency Care

Pathophysiology

• Part 1: Basics
• Part 2: Fluid and electrolytes
• Part 3: Shock
• Part 4: Response to disease/injury

Airway Principles & Physiology

Airway Management: Tools & Techniques

Venous Access

Pharmacology

IV Medication Administration

Obstetric & Gynecological Emergencies

Newborn Delivery & Neonatal Resuscitation

Pediatric Emergencies

Respiratory Pathophysiology

• Part 1: Acute Emergencies
• Part 2: Chronic Conditions

Self-care and stress management

 

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (180) and a standard RCC delivery of (198) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed (216) hours per term.