| EMS-541 |
Clinical I
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3 |
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$533.25 |
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This course will provide clinical atmosphere for performance of psychomotor skills as described by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, National Standard Paramedic Curriculum. To successfully complete this course, students must demonstrate competency in skills for patients of all ages within the scope of practice. The student will participate in and document patient contacts and field experience. Additional contact hours (up to 3 times stated minimum) may be needed to meet the course competencies. Permission of instructor required.
Co-op Hours: 192
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in HSC-113.
Co-requisite(s): A minimum grade of C in EMS-610, EMS-619, EMS-641, and EMS-678.
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| EMS-610 |
Paramedic Pharmacology and Medication Administration
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4 |
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$763.00 |
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This is a required course in Hawkeye's National Paramedic Education Program. This course prepares the paramedic to administer medications per the paramedic scope of practice.
Lecture Hours: 48
Lab Hours: 32
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in BIO-168, BIO-173, and HSC-113.
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| EMS-619 |
Airway and Patient Assessment
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4 |
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$729.00 |
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The course includes Module 2 (Airway Management and Ventilation) and Module 3 (Patient Assessment) of the DOT National Standard Curriculum for EMT Paramedics. Content will include advanced airway management physical assessment, field assessment, clinical decision making, documentation and the assessment and management of respiratory emergencies. The lab component of this course includes skills in airway management and ventilation, history taking, techniques of physical examination, patient assessment, clinical decision making, communication and AHA ACLS. All will be practiced and demonstrated.
Lecture Hours: 48
Lab Hours: 32
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in BIO-168, BI0-173, and HSC-113.
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| EMS-641 |
Introduction to Paramedicine
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3 |
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$733.25 |
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Provides an overview of paramedic roles and responsibilities and the emergency medical service system. Includes discussion of medicolegal and ethical issues in EMS, agents of trauma and disease, and career opportunities for paramedics. Provides discussion and demonstration of proper documentation in EMS, emergency vehicle operations, and non-patient care aspects of EMS.
Lecture Hours: 48
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in BIO-168, BI0-173, and HSC-113.
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| EMS-674 |
Cardiology for the Paramedic
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4 |
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$771.00 |
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Cardiology for the Paramedic will focus on assessing the prehospital cardiac patient, interpreting electrocardiograms, and formulating treatment regimens for these patients.
Lecture Hours: 48
Lab Hours: 32
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in EMS-641, EMS-678, EMS-541, EMS-610, and EMS-619.
Co-requisite(s): EMS-650.
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