EMS 471 - Advanced Topics and Lab Values in Emergency Medicine

Description:
This course provides additional information and education of specialized procedures and lab values to enable a better knowledge base for the healthcare provider when evaluating different types of disease entities, diagnosis, and their clinical presentations. By permission of department. Paramedic certification required for enrollment.

Credits: (3)

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

Demonstrate and interpret the foundational skills of blood chemistry analysis.
Demonstrate the proper knowledge and skills of the point of care use of ultrasound and imaging.
Demonstrate the ability to evaluate chest x-ray interpretation.
Apply the advanced concepts of pharmacology, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics of common pre-hospital medications.
Evaluate and initiate the appropriate pressor of choice based on the given evidence-based medicine for a specific population and pathology.
Practice and apply the measures and concepts of pharmacology as it relates to ASA, nitroglycerine, levophed, Ketamine, dopamine, epinephrine, diltiazem, beta blockers, blood product administration and reactions, thrombolytics, calcium gluconate, and antiarrhythmics.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
9/17/20

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Winter Locations: Online