4/26/2025 8:30:13 PM	EMC 162 Course Outline as of Fall 2025	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  EMC 162	Title:  PARAMEDIC THEORY II
Full Title:  Paramedic Theory II
Last Reviewed:2/26/2024

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	8.00	Lecture Scheduled	8.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	140.00
Minimum	8.00	Lab Scheduled	0		12 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	8.00			Contact Total	140.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  280.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 420.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:

Students will acquire general paramedic didactic education and training that follows the current Department of Transportation National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards (NEMSES) and California Code of Regulations, Title 22. This course includes cognitive content associated with medical emergencies, special patient populations, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operations.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of EMC 161 and EMC 161L; Concurrent Enrollment in EMC 162L

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or EMLS 100 (formerly ESL 100)

Limits on Enrollment:
Enrollment in Paramedic Academy

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Students will acquire general paramedic didactic education and training that follows the current Department of Transportation National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards (NEMSES) and California Code of Regulations, Title 22. This course includes cognitive content associated with medical emergencies, special patient populations, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operations.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of EMC 161 and EMC 161L; Concurrent Enrollment in EMC 162L
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or EMLS 100 (formerly ESL 100)
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. Explain relationship of anatomy and physiology as it relates to the pathophysiology of the patient suffering a medical emergency.

2. Integrate assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment/disposition plan for a patient with a medical emergency.

3. Integrate comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology to augment a treatment plan for a patient with a medical emergency.

4. Integrate assessment findings with principles of pathophysiology and knowledge of psychosocial needs to formulate a field impression for ill or injured pediatric patients.

5. Integrate comprehensive knowledge of a differential diagnosis and pharmacology to formulate a treatment plan for the ill or injured pediatric patient.

6. Demonstrate cognitive competencies required to advance to field internship as outlined in the California Health and Safety Code, Title 22 and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

 

Objectives:

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

1. Integrate assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment/disposition plan for a patient with a medical complaint.

2. Integrate comprehensive knowledge of causes and pathophysiology into the management of cardiac arrest and peri-arrest states.

3. Integrate a comprehensive knowledge of the causes and pathophysiology into the management of shock, respiratory failure or arrest with an emphasis on early intervention to prevent arrest.

4. Integrate assessment findings with principles of pathophysiology and knowledge of psychosocial needs to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment/disposition plan for patients with special needs.

5. Demonstrate knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities to ensure safety of patients, the public, and EMS personnel.

Topics and Scope

I. Medicine

    A. Medical overview

    B. Neurology

    C. Abdominal and gastrointestinal disorders

    D. Immunology

    E. Infectious diseases

    F. Endocrine disorders

    G. Psychiatric

    H. Cardiovascular

    I. Toxicology

    K. Respiratory

    L. Hematology

    M. Genitourinary/renal

    N. Gynecology

    O. Non-traumatic musculoskeletal disorders

    P. Diseases of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat

II. Special Populations

    A. Obstetrics

    B. Neonatal care

    C. Pediatrics

    D. Geriatrics

    E. Patients with special challenges

III. EMS Operations

    A. Principles of safely operating a ground ambulance

    B. Incident management

    C. Multiple casualty incidents

    D. Air medical

    E. Vehicle extrication

    F. Hazardous materials awareness

    G. Mass casualty incidents due to terrorism and disaster

Assignments:

1. Reading (50-80 pages per week)

2. Interpretation of:

     A. Treatment protocols

    B. Drug monographs

4. Group project(s)

5. Written assignments, such as:

    A. Patient care reports

    B. Discussion posts

6. Quizzes

7. Group scenarios

8. Substantive written examinations

9. Title 22 state mandated attendance

10. Demonstration of skills related to paramedicine

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 10 - 25%
Written assignments
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 20 - 35%
Group project(s), group scenarios, interpretations
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 0 - 10%
Demonstration of skills related to paramedicine
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 30 - 40%
Quizzes and exams, interpretations
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 15 - 25%
Affective behavior, Title 22 state mandated attendance, participation in class discussions

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Emergency Care in the Streets. 9th ed. AAOS. 2023.

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