Paramedic Program

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Paramedicine

Secretary: Jean Hardy

Department Faculty: Steve Holley, Kathy Bergstrom, Alan Brower, Joseph Haeberle, Kimber Dameron, Kassandra Parker, Troyce Miskin, Jason Thayne, Cody Anderson.

Paramedicine is designed for those who desire to become Paramedics and who desire to take the examinations necessary to certify through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Course work is approved for those wanting Idaho certification and who can satisfy the necessary requirements.

Prerequisites and general education for this program can be accomplished in two semesters previous to entering the program. Starting Summer of 2004 the Paramedic Program will be offered on two tracks. Students can choose between Winter/Summer or Summer/Fall. Fall/Winter students will have to switch to another track. Applications to the program must be handed in no later than Nov. 15th for Winter/Summer and Mar. 15th for Summer/Fall track. Applications can be down loaded from the Paramedicine website. Pre-requisites must be completed or in the process when the candidate makes application. If the prerequisite year is completed at BYU-Idaho, the following course work is suggested.

Program Description

A.A.S. in Paramedicine (356)

University Requirements

Religion Requirements

(Book of Mormon Courses)
Take 1 Course
REL 121, 121H

       OR Take 1 Course: REL 122, 122H

       OR Take this Course: REL 221

AND Take 3 Credits
REL 100, 130, 211, 211H, 215, 234, 235, 261, 264, 301, 301H, 302, 302H, 324, 324H, 333, 341, 341H, 342, 342H, 351, 352, 370, 431, 471, 475

BE Requirements

I. Communication
   Take 1 Course: ENG 111, 111C, 111H

II. Computation
   Take 1 Course: MATH 108, 108H, 110, 110H, 112, 221

III. Human Relations
   Take 1 Course
   PSYCH 111, 111H, 201, 201H
   SOC 111, 111H, 112, 112H, 357

IV. Related Skills
   Take 1 Course:

COMM 102, 150, 150H

ENG 311, 311C, 311H, 312, 312C, 312H, 316, 316C, 316H

Major Requirements
(Bio 264 and 265, Chem 101, and Math 108 or higher, are prerequisites and should be completed prior to Para 260)

   Take these Courses   Min GPA: 2.0
   BIO 264, 265
   CHEM 101
   PARA 181, 241, 242, 250, 251, 256, 257, 260, 262, 264, 270, 274, 278, 280, 285, 287, 288, 291,    292, 298R

Course Descriptions

PARA 181 EMT-Basic	(6:6:4)
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PARA 181L.
Emergency Medical Technician training design to qualify student to become ambulance attendants at the Basic Level upon passing the National Registry of Emergency Technicians-Basic written and practical exams. Class includes "hands on" training with practical evaluations of knowledge and skills. (Fall, Winter)

PARA 184 EMT - Review	(2:0:0)
Fee: $70.00
National refresher and review of basic skills and didactic work. National EMT Ambulance exams given upon completion. (Fall, Winter, Summer)

PARA 241 Professional Seminar I	(1:0:0)
Designed to offer credit in a specialty area where teaching, administrative or organizational experiences are provided for individual students in the area of Paramedicine. Includes local ambulance experience, doctors' seminars and participation in Basic EMT Lab. (Summer, Fall, Winter)

PARA 242 Professional Seminar II	(1:0:0)
Designed to offer credit in a specialty area where teaching, administrative or organizational experiences are provided for individual students in the area of Paramedicine. Includes local ambulance experience, doctors' seminars and participation in Basic EMT Lab. (Fall, Summer, Winter)

PARA 250 Assessment Based Management I	(1:0:4)
Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in PARA 260. Four lab hours per week.
Ambulance scenarios with assessment based management for trauma and medical patients. Situations move from field to ambulance to Emergency Department. Emphasis is on working with a partner and aggressive treatment and transport. (Summer, Winter)

PARA 251 Assessment Based Management II	(1:0:4)
Ambulance scenarios with assessment based management for trauma and medical patients - adults,pediatric, & geriatric. Situations move from field to ambulance to Emergency Department. Emphasis is on team leader experience, scene control, use of personnel, aggressive treatment and transport. (Fall, Summer)

PARA 252 Advanced EMT & Paramedic Review	(2:0:0)
Fee: $100.00
Prerequisite: Current certification as a Basic EMT and course completion for EMT-I or EMT-P. Permission only. 48 hours - time arranged.
Refresher and preparation for National Registry Paramedic or Intermediate Exams. (Winter, Summer, Fall)

PARA 256 Patient Assessment I
Students will be introduced to patient assessment principles including History Taking, Physical Exam Techniques, Patient Assessment in the Field, Clinical Decision Making, Medical Communications, and Documentation. (Winter, Summer)

PARA 257 Patient Assessment II
Students will continue to learn advanced patient assessment principles including History Taking, Physical Exam Techniques, Patient Assessment in the Field, Clinical Decision Making, Medical Communications, and Documentation with emphasis being placed on the trauma and medical patient. (Summer, Fall)

PARA 260 Preparatory	(4:4:8)
Preparatory fundamentals to include: EMS Systems, Roles & Responsibilities, Well Being, Injury & Illness Prevention, Medical & Legal Issues, Ethics, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Venous Access, Medication Administration, Therapeutic Communications, Documentation, Life Span Development, Patient Assessment. Paramedic training in field and hospital pharmacology, medication administration, Intravenous and Fluid Therapy, Endotracheal, Digital, Transilluminated Intubation, Needle and Surgical Cirocothyrotomy, Patient Assessment and Management - Trauma and Cardiac, Advanced Cardiac Life Support practice. (Winter, Summer)

PARA 262 Pharmacology
At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles of pharmacology and the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a pharmacologic management plan. The paramedic student will be able to safely and precisely access the venous circulation and use mathematical principles to administer medications. Modern emergency medical service (EMS) is based on sound principles, practice, and research. The paramedic of today must be knowledgeable in all aspects of prehospital emergency care. This course will be a cornerstone of EMS education to reflect on current trends in prehospital care. Based on sound scientific principles, we have been careful to ensure that the course reflects the trends toward evidenced-based practice. However, practices and formularies are different among different regions of the country and among countries. We have attempted to make the course as comprehensive as possible. The knowledge and skills outlined in this course are best learned in the classroom, skills laboratory, clinical, and then the field internship settings. (Summer, Fall)

PARA 264 Airway I	(1:1:0)
Airway anatomy, physiology and management to include endotracheal intubation, combitube, LMA, PTL, EOA, EGTA tracheal suctioning, extubation, respiratory diseases and disorders with pharmacological management. (Winter/Summer)

PARA 270 Special Considerations	(3:3:2)
Assessment and management of neonate, pediatric, geriatric, special patients, challenged patients, and abused and assaulted patients. Includes: Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Certification preparation and Critical Care and Acute Interventions in the home care patient. (Summer, Fall)

PARA 274 Trauma I	(1:1:0)
Presentation,discussion and testing of all aspects of traumatic injuries involving pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. (Winter/Summer)

PARA 278 Medical Emergency	(4:4:8)
Fee: $459.00
Pathophysiology, assessment and management of patients with medical disorders and emergencies. Areas include: Neurology, Endocrinology, Allergies and Anaphylaxis, Gastroenterology, Renal/Urology, Toxicology, Hematology, Environmental Conditions, Infectious and Communicable Diseases, Behavioral/Psychiatric Disorders, Gynecology and Obstetrics. Lab practic in MEGA-CODES and patient care in Trauma, Cardiac and Medical Emergencies, Pediatric, and Geriatric.

PARA 280 Cardiology I	(3:3:0)
Cardiovascular Anatomy, Pathophysiology, assessment and management of patients with cardiac related problems, ECG monitoring 1-3 lead, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, provider preparation. (Summer, Winter)

PARA 285 EMS Operations I	(1:1:2)
Mass Casualty Incident Command, HAZMAT Awareness, Search and Rescue Awareness. (Summer only)

PARA 287 Cardiology II	(1:1:0)
Pathophysiology, assessment including 12 lead ECG evaluation and management of cardiac and respiratory emergencies. Includes etiology, signs and symptoms of compromise, clinical implications, treatment protocols, pharmacological & electrical interventions and termination of resuscitation, MEGA-CODE practice and patient assessment and management. (Summer, Fall)

PARA 288 Differential Diagnosis/Clinical Decision/Lab	(3:6:8)
Critical Evaluation and Clinical Decision Making, Assessment and Management of Traumatic and Medical Emergencies, Differential Diagnosis. (Winter, Fall)

PARA 291 Paramedic Hospital Clinical I	(1:0:7)
Hospital experience: Emergency Department, Operating Room, Intubations, IV Therapy, Labor and Delivery, Pediatrics, ICU/CUU, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, ECG, Post Anesthesia Recovery, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Floor, Geriatrics, Central Supply/Pharmacy, Rehabilitation and Behavioral Health. Must be taken for a minimum of 420 hospital hours. (May be taken more than one semester) (Winter, Summer)

PARA 292 Paramedic Hospital Clinical II	(1:0:7)
Hospital experience: Emergency Department, Operating Room, Intubations, IV Therapy, Labor and Delivery, Pediatrics, ICU/CUU, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, ECG, Post Anesthesia Recovery, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Floor, Geriatrics, Central Supply/Pharmacy, Rehabilitation and Behavioral Health. Must be taken for a minimum of 420 hospital hours. (May be taken more than one semester)

PARA 298R Paramedic Ambulance Internship	(1-6:0:0)
Fee: $100
Preceptor Internship with 911 ambulance services. Must be approved by the Paramedic Program Committee (480 hours minimum with 100 ALS calls). (Winter/Fall/Summer)