EMS 270 - Paramedic Preparation

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

ES 132 or EMT Certification and acceptance into the RCC Paramedic program, which is special admission and requires completion of an application process before admission.

Course Description: Prepares students for entry into the Paramedic course series. Covers basic concepts of anatomy and physiology related to emergency care. Investigates the pathophysiology of common diseases and the likely patient presentations for each. Topics include patient assessment, differential diagnosis, critical thinking, and medical decision-making.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Recall and describe emergency pathophysiology and basic principles of pharmacology.
CLO#2: Illustrate connections between pathophysiology and patient presentations for a variety of conditions.
CLO#3: Demonstrate appropriate application of the topics presented, within the student’s current EMS Scope of Practice. (ILO: Critical Thinking)

Typical Course Content:

Assessment, Critical Thinking, and Differential Diagnosis
Shock Assessment, including geriatric and pediatric patients
Respiratory systems and related emergencies
Cardiac systems and related emergencies
Neurological System and disorders
Endocrine System
Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Emergencies
Reproduction and Development
Considerations for special populations
Miscellaneous emergencies

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: None.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (30) and a standard RCC delivery of (33) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (36) hours per term.