12/26/2024 4:06:00 PM	EMC 133A Course Outline as of Fall 2018	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  EMC 133A	Title:  PARAMEDIC 1A - PREP.
Full Title:  Paramedic Theory 1A - Preparatory
Last Reviewed:9/26/2022

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	9.50	Lecture Scheduled	10.00		13 max.	Lecture Scheduled	130.00
Minimum	9.50	Lab Scheduled	9.00		13 min.	Lab Scheduled	117.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	19.00			Contact Total	247.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  260.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 507.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  EMC 130A

Catalog Description:

First course in a series leading to the completion of paramedic didactic training. Emphasis is on preparatory, airway management, patient assessment and pharmacology in the pre-hospital environment. The California Health and Safety Code, Title 22 regulations, the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards (NEMSES) as published by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of ANAT 40, and EMC 109, EMC 114; and Concurrent Enrollment in EMC 131A; OR Course Completion of ANAT 58, and EMC 109, EMC 114; and Concurrent Enrollment in EMC 131A

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100; AND Course Completion of CSKLS 372 and EMC 105

Limits on Enrollment:
Enrollment in Paramedic Academy

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

First course in a series leading to the completion of paramedic didactic training. Emphasis is on preparatory, airway management, patient assessment and pharmacology in the pre-hospital environment. The California Health and Safety Code, Title 22 regulations, the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards (NEMSES) as published by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of ANAT 40, and EMC 109, EMC 114; and Concurrent Enrollment in EMC 131A; OR Course Completion of ANAT 58, and EMC 109, EMC 114; and Concurrent Enrollment in EMC 131A
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100; AND Course Completion of CSKLS 372 and EMC 105
Limits on Enrollment:Enrollment in Paramedic Academy
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Describe his/her role within an Emergency Medical Service (EMS) system.

2.  Describe the relationship of anatomy and physiology as it relates to the pathophysiology of the

    ill and injured patient.

3.  Demonstrate ability to manage an adult airway.

4.  Identify and demonstrate components of an adult patient assessment.

5.  Integrate comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology to formulate a treatment plan for the ill

    or injured patient in the pre-hospital setting.

6.  Describe and demonstrates techniques to administer medications as outlined in California

    Title 22, paramedic scope of practice and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician.

7.  Describes physiology and pathophysiology of shock and infectious disease and implement a

    comprehensive management plan in the pre-hospital setting.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate skills required of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

2. Explain the roles and responsibilities of the paramedic in contemporary society.

3. Integrate knowledge of the EMS system, the safety and well-being of the paramedic, medlegal

    and ethical issues as it relates to self-care, care of patients and the community.

4. Discuss principles of public health and epidemiology as it relates to medical emergencies,

    health promotion, community care, and illness and injury prevention.

5. Demonstrate written communication skills as required to function as a paramedic.

6. Demonstrate appropriate verbal communication skills that are respectful, culturally sensitive

    and effective during patient encounters.

7. Discuss methodology of the collection and reporting of data used for epidemiological and

    research purposes.

8. Integrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology as it relates to the understanding of illness

    and injury.

9. Integrate scene and patient assessment findings to develop strategies to form a field

    impression through clinical reasoning.

10. Demonstrate an organized patient assessment utilizing appropriate history taking, physical

    examination and monitoring devices.

11. Identify key terms related to the adult airway.

12. Discuss the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the adult airway.

13. Explain and demonstrate airway management of the adult patient.

14. List key terms related to field care pharmacology.

15. Discuss the basic concepts of pharmacology related to pertinent federal and state legislation

    and regulations.

16. Explain the concepts of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.

17. Discuss anatomy and physiology concepts related to medication administration.

18. Describe the classifications, indications, contraindications, side effects, dosages and routes of

    administration for medications commonly administered by paramedics.

19. Explain and demonstrate routes of intravenous access, including peripheral and intraosseous

    routes.

20. Review mathematical equivalents and discuss formulas as a basis for performing drug

    calculations.

21. Synthesize a pharmacologic management plan including medication administration.

22. List key terms related to hypoperfusion.

23. Discuss the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology related to hypoperfusion and shock

    states.

24. Based on assessment findings, formulate a treatment plan for a hypoperfusion patient.

Topics and Scope

I. History of Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

    A. Prior to WWII

    B. 1960-1989

    C. 1990 to present

II. EMS systems

    A. Components

    B. Medical direction

III. Professionalism of EMS Personnel

    A. Roles and responsibilities

    B. Leadership/affective characteristics

    C. Credentialing/licensing

    D. Ethics

    E. Continuing Education (CE)

    F. Research

IV. Skills Review of Emergency Medical Technician

    A. Gurney operation

    B. National Registry skills

V. Workforce Safety and Wellness

    A. Personal protective equipment

    B. Stress management

    C. Body dynamics

    D. Transportation equipment

    E. Principles of wellness

    F. Principles of public health

VI. EMS Communication System

    A. System components

    B. Verbal

    C. Written

    D. Radio protocol

VII. Therapeutic Communication

    A. Interpersonal

    B. Interview techniques

    C. Difficult patients

VIII. Medical Legal Issues

    A. Consent and refusal of care

    B. Types of consent

    C. Confidentiality

    D. Advanced directives

    E. Tort and criminal actions

    F. Statutory responsibilities

    G. Mandatory reporting

    H. Patient rights and advocacy

IX. Review of Anatomy and Physiology

    A. Medical terminology

    B. Cellular and organ organization

    C. Review of systems

X. Airway Management

    A. Basic adjuncts and techniques

    B. Respiratory anatomy and physiology

    C. Advanced adjuncts and techniques

XI. Patient Assessment

    A. Scene management

    B. History taking

    C. Physical exam techniques

    D. Monitoring devices

XII. Respiratory Emergencies

    A. Review anatomy and physiology

    B. Pathophysiology

    C. Treatment and management

XIII. Introduction to Pharmacology

    A. Legislation

    B. Classifications

    C. Terminology

XIV. Pharmacological Concepts

    A. Pharmacokinetics

    B. Pharmacodynamics

XV. Medication Administration

    A. Routes

    B. Calculations

    C. Techniques

    D. Scope of practice medications

XVI. Immunology

    A. Pathophysiology

    B. Immune and inflammation response

    C. Allergic reaction/anaphylaxis

XVII. Infectious Diseases

    A. Modes of transmission and prevention

    B. Recognition and management of specific diseases

    C. Public health concerns

XVIII. Shock

    A. Fluids and electrolytes

    B. Acid/base

    C. Physiology and pathophysiology

    D. Types of shock

    E. Management

 

All areas of the Topics and Scope are covered in both the Lecture and Lab portions of the course

Assignments:

Lecture-Related Assignments:

1. Reading 50-80 pages per week

2. Interpretation of 15-20 treatment protocols

3. Interpretation of 30-35 drug monographs

 

Lab-Relate Assignments:

1. Demonstration of 20-40 skills (airway, medication administration, patient assessment)

2. Group projects (1 - 5)

3. Patient care reports (5 - 10)

4. Quizzes (25 - 30)

5. Group scenarios (10 - 15)

6. Substantive written examinations (2)

7. Substantive skills performance examinations (2)

8. Title 22 state mandated attendance

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 5 - 10%
Technical report writing (patient care reports)
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 10 - 20%
Patient simulations, patient scenarios, group projects
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 30 - 40%
Skill performance examinations
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 30 - 40%
Quizzes, short answers, multiple choice, substantive exams
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 15 - 25%
Affective behavior, attendance, participation in class discussions

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Paramedic Care: Principles and Practice, Vols. 1-5. 5th ed. Bledsoe, Bryan and Porter, Robert and Cherry, Richard. Pearson. 2016

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