and require a refresher course to retake the
National Registry Exam
or those persons who are currently licensed in another state
and
want licensure in Tennessee. Content includes the extended
skills
necessary to meet TN EMS reciprocity requirements and a complete
review of the EMT Task analysis used for test item selection
on the
Registry exam. Students are expected to demonstrate competency
in
medication administration within the Basic EMT-IV scope of
practice
in a laboratory and clinical setting. Four lecture and four
lab/clinical
hours per week.
EMT 200* Paramedic Critical Care and Refresher Course (6)
A
course designed for individuals who have completed a recognized
Paramedic curriculum and require a refresher course or those
interested
in obtaining Critical Care endorsement. Content includes the
extended
skills necessary to meet Critical Care endorsements and to
meet
National Registry Re-certification requirements. A complete
review
of the EMT Paramedic Task analysis used for test item selection
on
the Registry exam. Students are expected to demonstrate competency
in scope of practice in a laboratory and clinical setting.
Four lecture
and four lab/clinical hours per week.
EMT 201* General Principles of Pathophysiology and Disease
(4)
A general study of pathophysiologic etiologies of disease
and the
body system response to injury or environmental stress as
outlined
in the National Standard Curriculum for EMT-Paramedic. Emphasis
is on multi-system responses to illness or injury and their
relationship.
Each body system is reviewed for specific and unique conditions
that disturb homeostasis or influence medication administration,
distribution, action or effect. PREREQUISITE: AHC 115, AHC
130,
or permission of instructor. COREQUISITE: EMT 211, 215C or
permission of instructor. Four lecture hours per week.
EMT 211* Paramedic Theories I ((Medical Emergencies) ) (4)
Using U.S. DOT National Standard Paramedic Curriculum this
course
discusses advanced theories of EMS practice and treatment
modalities based on normal physiology of human body systems
and
how these systems are related during medical emergencies.
Applying
knowledge of life span development, well-being and illness
prevention, discussions focus on EMS clinical decision making
and
therapeutic communication in adult medical emergencies and
resuscitations.PREREQUISITE: AHC 115/130 and selection into
Paramedic Program. Four hours of lecture per week.
EMT 212* Physical and Health Assessment and Lab (2) An
introduction to physical examinations and health assessments.
Topics include the history taking, physical exam of the pediatric
and
adult patient, illness and injury prevention assessments,
and
fundamental use of physical exam equipment. Emphasis is on
accurate focused and general physical examinations necessary
for
EMS professionals. PREREQUISITE: AHC 115 and AHC 130 or
permission of instructor. One lecture and two lab hours per
week.
EMT 213* Advanced Principles of Pharmacology (2) An advanced
discussion of pharmacology including both prescribed and over-the
counter preparations categorized by drug classification or
action.
Course content includes the therapeutic use of common medicines
and specific drug interactions, actions, indications, precautions,
contraindications, dosages and routes of administration for
medical,
environmental and trauma situations. Emphasis is on select
preparations, medications, and pharmacological agents routinely
used by EMS amd other Allied Health professionals. PRE REQUISITE:
EMT 121 or permission of instructor. Two lecture hours per
week.
EMT 214* Pediatric & OB/GYN Emergencies (2) A study of
medical and traumatic emergencies related to pediatric and
obstetrical
patients. Discussion is based on the unique needs of infants,
children, and adolescents utilizing American Academy of Pediatrics
and American Heart Assoc. guidelines. Emphasis is on physical
assessment and life span development considerations. Obstetrical
and gynecological emergencies are also covered in detail.
Two
lecture hours per week.
EMT 215* EMS Fundamentals III (ACLS) (2) A course designed
to
apply advanced practical skills in advanced medical care such
as
adult and pediatric resuscitation. Emphasis is on scenario
based
patient encounters reflecting real world emergency situations
using
the Assessment Based Management objectives outlined in the
National Standard Curriculum EMT-Paramedic. Scenarios are
presented that require critical thinking and ethical judgments
in
regard to patient treatment and transport decisions. Advanced
Cardiac and Pediatric Advanced Life Support curricula are
extensively
reviewed. COREQUISITE: EMT 211* or permission of instructor.
One lecture and two hours of lab per week.
EMT 215C* EMS Clinical III (Advanced) (4) Supervised clinical
applications of advanced skills in ambulances and hospital
specialty
care units such as I.C.U. or O.R. and Emergency Departments.
Emphasis is on advanced patient assessment, history taking,
treatment modalities and the development of critical thinking
skills
necessary for independent practice with on and off-line medical
direction in medical emergency situations. COREQUISITE: EMT
211. A minimum of sixteen hours of clinical instruction per
week.
EMT 216* Paramedic Theories II (Special Considerations) (6)
Advanced theories for paramedic practice and treatment modalities
based on normal physiology of human body systems and how these
systems are related during environmental, hazardous exposures,
and home care emergencies. Emphasis is on situations routinely
encountered in day-to-day EMS operations. Discussions include
supervisory concepts, scene management, medical incident
command, special rescue considerations, and hazardous material
awareness. Six lecture hours per week.
EMT 217* Geriatrics and Home Care Interventions (2) A course
designed to instruct emergent health care interventions in
the prehospital
environment. Emphasis focuses on patients being cared for
at home or in long term care facilities. Special needs patients
and
geriatrics considerations are thoroughly discussed. Handling
and
transporting specialty home care equipment such as respirators
and
infusion pumps compose the fundamental skill component of
the
class. Two lecture hours per week.
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