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EMS 335LAB - Advanced Clinical Practice I


Description:
This course provides practical lab instruction in paramedicine including advanced airway procedures, patient assessment, history-taking, physical examination, medication administration, intravenous therapy, and other related emergency procedures. Grade will either be S or U.

Prerequisites:
Co-requisite: EMS 335 and admission to the paramedical major or program.

Credits: (2)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the proper steps, technique, and procedure for performing parenteral medication administration (including intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous, endotracheal, transcutaneous, and other similar routes).
  • Demonstrate the proper steps, technique, and procedure for performing intravenous cannulation in a peripheral vein for purposes of phlebotomy, fluid administration, and medication administration.
  • Demonstrate the proper steps, technique, and procedure for performing preparation of medication administration, utilization of associated equipment, alternative parenteral and enteral medication administration, and other, associated requisite skills.
  • Demonstrate competence and proficiency in performing the necessary steps, techniques and procedures in the execution of basic and advanced principles of airway management and ventilatory support.
  • Demonstrate competence in the principles of performing an effective and appropriate patient interview for history- taking and data collection of patients, including therapeutic communication and proper documentation.
  • Demonstrate competence in the principles and procedures related to physical exam practices in general and specific to pulmonary, cardiovascular, neurological, gastrointestinal, integumentary, musculoskeletal, and other body systems review.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/28/2010

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