EMT 298 Paramedic, Part 3

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 7
Credits: 6

Offers third term of a three-term course, which includes EMT 296, EMT 297, EMT 298, and 9 credits of EMT 280. Focuses on review of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 12-Lead ECG interpretation, documentation, legal issues, practical skills and research and evidence-based medicine. Applies didactic knowledge to clinical patient care in the hospital setting. Failure of this course requires retaking the full sequence of Paramedic courses (EMT 296, EMT 297, EMT 298, and 9 credits of EMT 280).

Prerequisite: EMT 297 with a grade of C or better.
Maximum number of credits course can be taken for: 6

Student Learning Outcomes:

Perform complete and accurate patient assessments in a variety of settings, including laboratory, simulation labs, verbal scenarios, and the clinical setting with hospital patients.
Assess and accurately treat the patient experiencing a cardiac emergency.
Assess and interpret patient data and apply basic legal knowledge of confidentiality, documentation, and reporting requirements.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of research and evidence-based medicine and apply research review to patient care.

Content Outline

Medical/Trauma
- PHTLS
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS/PALS Practice)
- Assessment-based management
Special Considerations
- Documentation
Research