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Credit Hours: 8.5 Effective Term: Fall 2019 SUN#: None AGEC: None |
Credit Breakdown: 8 Lectures, 2 Labs - 150 Hours Times for Credit: 1 Grading Option: A, B, C, D, F Cross-Listed: |
| Measurable Student Learning Outcomes |
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| 1. (Application Level) Operate within the prescribed roles and responsibilities of the advanced emergency medical technician (paramedic). (CSLO 1,2)
2. (Analysis Level) Analyze the actions, indications, contraindications, precautions, side effects, and dosages of the drugs included in the current Arizona Department of Health Services approved paramedic drug box. (CSLO 1,2) 3. (Analysis Level) Administer parenteral medications and determine effects of mixing various medications. (CSLO 1,2) 4. (Synthesis Level) Treat patients and record infiltration and discontinuing intravenous (IV) lines as well as identify possible complications resulting from infiltrating incorrectly or discontinuing IV lines prematurely. (CSLO 1,2) 5. (Synthesis Level) Draw and record blood samples on any patient requiring the procedure. (CSLO 1,2) 6. (Analysis Level) Identify and examine the paramedic's role in a variety of patient care situations as defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation. (CSLO 1,2) 7. (Evaluation Level) Compare and contrast the components of the Well-Being of a Paramedic. (CSLO 1,2) 8. (Comprehension Level) Define the objectives listed under injury prevention for the patient and the caregiver for a variety of cases. (CSLO 1,2) 9. (Evaluation Level) Distinguish and interpret the components of medico-legal issues involving the paramedic and the Standard of Care. (CSLO 1,2) 10. (Comprehension Level) Identify ethical dilemmas that may occur related to paramedic care of patient(s). (CSLO 1,2) 11. (Analysis Level) Analyze the importance of human systems to include anatomy and physiology as they relate to paramedicine. (CSLO 1,2) 12. (Evaluation Level) Compare and contrast the general and advanced principles of pathophysiology. (CSLO 1,2) 13. (Synthesis Level) Create scripts to discuss immediate care needed, therapeutic objectives available, and typical follow-up medical care with all types of patients and their families. (CSLO 1,2) 14. (Evaluation Level) Assess, define, and discuss the mechanics of respiration. (CSLO 1,2) 15. (Evaluation Level) Critique and describe the elements of airway management and ventilation in all classes of humans. (CSLO 1,2) 16. (Synthesis Level) Successfully intubate all classes of humans, and perform successful ventilation, both advanced and basic forms. (CSLO 1,2) 17. (Application Level) Treat all respiratory compromise through effective treatment modalities authorized by Dept. of Health Services (DHS) and National Registry of EMTs-Basic and Paramedic. (CSLO 1,2) |
| Internal/External Standards Accreditation |
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Students must meet the following requirements:
1. Current AHA, NRC, AHSI or other ACLS standards for Airway Management, patient assessment and treatment modalities. 2. Pass all module exams @ 75% or greater (allowances made under ARS rules from AzDHS BEMS). 3. Current National Registry of EMTs Basic and Advanced guidelines for practicals to be administered at the end of the course. 4. Attend and successfully complete all phases of required field and clinical experience. 5. Maintain at least a 75% or greater in the classroom setting as outlined by the ALS Student Contract For Success. 6. Maintain at least a satisfactory report from peers, instructor, preceptors and clinical advisors. 7. Arizona Dept. Of Health Services, Bureau of EMS, rule R9-25-308. 8. US Dept. Of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, EMT-Paramedic: National Standard Curriculum. 9. Successful completion of National Registry of EMT-Paramedic practical and written exams. |