EMCR 195 - Paramedic I

The Paramedic I course establishes the parameters that a paramedic operates within while in the pre-hospital setting. The Paramedic's scope of practice includes basic and advanced skills focused on the acute management and transportation of the broad range of patients who access the emergency medical system. This may occur at an emergency scene until transportation resources arrive, from an emergency scene to a health care facility, between health care facilities, or in other health care settings. In some communities, Paramedics provide a large portion of the out-of-hospital care and represent the highest level of out-of-hospital care. In communities that use emergency medical dispatch systems, Paramedics may be part of a tiered response system. In all cases, Paramedics work alongside other EMS and health care professionals as an integral part of the emergency care team. The Paramedic's scope of practice includes invasive and pharmacological interventions to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with acute out-of-hospital medical and traumatic emergencies. Emergency care is based on an advanced assessment and the formulation of a field impression. The Paramedic provides care designed to minimize secondary injury and provide comfort to the patient and family while transporting the patient to an appropriate health facility. Topics include roles and responsibilities of a paramedic, medical and legal considerations, EMS communications and documentation. This course provides students with a general overview and principles of anatomy and pathology along with life span development. Students are also provided with the fundamentals of pharmacology including routes of drug absorption, administration, distribution, bioformation and elimination, dosage calculations and packaging. Also covered will be anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system and airway. Emphasis on oxygen therapy and advanced and difficult airway management techniques will be covered during this program. Endotracheal intubation, paralytics and surgical airway are some of the procedures taught. Topics will also include anatomy of the vascular system with emphasis on the pathophysiology of shock. The student will be provided with a solid understanding of patient assessment which is the foundation for providing quality patient care. Additional topics will include cardiac emergencies, basic anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology of the heart. Identification of arrhythmias is presented along with the appropriate pre-hospital management modalities. Twelve lead ECG interpretations, pharmacotherapy, defibrillation, cardioversion and pathophysiology of more common cardiovascular diseases will be covered. With this the student will be prepared for certification by the American Heart Association in Advanced Cardiac Life Support along with Pediatric Advanced Life support, which includes care for the pediatric and neonate patients. During this course students will be required to perform clinical requirements in communications, morgue labs, operating room labs, phlebotomy labs, coronary care units, as well as shadowing nurses and physicians in emergency departments. Along with the above clinical requirements, the student will begin a field internship with approved advanced life support agencies and designated preceptors. Prerequisites: Must hold a minimum certification of a NYS EMT and maintain that certification throughout the entire program. Student must be accepted into the Paramedic Certification Program. , Co-requisite: Must hold a minimum certification of a NYS EMT and maintain that certification throughout the entire program. Student must be accepted into the Paramedic Certification Program.

• Emergency Medical
• 16 Credit(s)
• (18) Contact Hour(s)