EMSP 241 Paramedic Introduction and Operations Clinical

Students will apply the basic concepts of human development, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to assessment and management of emergency patients. The student must be able to properly administer medications and communicate effectively with patients and other members of the health care team. In addition, the paramedic student must be able to critically think and synthesize signs, symptoms, and environmental cues to safely manage the scene of an emergency. Students must maintain licensure as a Nationally Registered EMT-I99 (Maryland CRT 99) for the duration of the course and during Paramedic testing. Students must maintain a grade of 'C' or higher in order to remain in the program.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Current National Registry EMT-I99 (Maryland CRT 99) Licensure; eligible to enroll in Mathematics Core; and eligible to enroll in ENGL 121

Corequisite

EMSP 240

Hours Weekly

6 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. Apply the overall concept of safety in the pre-hospital environment with a focus on all aspects
   of personal, patient, and bystander safety.
2. Apply concepts of leadership, followership, and team dynamics.
3. Describe and demonstrate safe lifting techniques.
4. Apply and demonstrate the principles of universal precautions and personal protective
   equipment.
5. Demonstrate and apply the various methods of medication administration used by the
   Paramedic.
6. Synthesize a field diagnosis based on medications used by the patient.
7. Review emergency medical services operations on a daily basis and during multiple casualty
   incidents.

Course Objectives

1. Apply the overall concept of safety in the pre-hospital environment with a focus on all aspects
   of personal, patient, and bystander safety.
2. Apply concepts of leadership, followership, and team dynamics.
3. Describe and demonstrate safe lifting techniques.
4. Apply and demonstrate the principles of universal precautions and personal protective
   equipment.
5. Demonstrate and apply the various methods of medication administration used by the
   Paramedic.
6. Synthesize a field diagnosis based on medications used by the patient.
7. Review emergency medical services operations on a daily basis and during multiple casualty
   incidents.