EMS 222 - Paramedic Module III

8 Credits
Lecture: 6 Lab: 6

Paramedic Module III builds upon the advanced airway and cardiopulmonary interventions introduced in EMS-221. Students will learn about diverse medical and traumatic emergencies which may require intervention by paramedics in the prehospital environment. Students must conduct comprehensive patient assessments, determine a differential diagnosis, and articulate a variety of patient care plans, ranging from very basic to very complex. This is the third of a five-course series required for students to complete the Paramedic Certificate program. Students are evaluated in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains in compliance with standards established by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Clinical experience is required for all EMS 200 level courses. Specific clinical requirements, including minimum hour and patient contact requirements, are outlined in the EMS Department Policy Manual.

Note:

Enrollment in this course is only open to students accepted into the current Paramedic cohort.
Certain clinical and laboratory objectives require heavy lifting and patient movement in excess of 100 lbs., and may expose students to communicable diseases, aggressive patients, and other occupational hazards.
Students are required to use/demonstrate college-level reading and writing. This course uses complex mathematical formulas to compute and convert units of measurement.
Paramedic students are required to wear uniforms for all clinical work; specifications are listed in the EMS Department Policy Manual.

Articulation: 1.2

Prerequisite:

Completion of EMS 221 with a grade of C or higher.
Health physical on file with all required vaccinations as required by the hospital system.
Proof of personal or employer provided major medical insurance coverage.
Current EMT license issued by the State of Illinois.
Valid BLS Provider card issued by the American Heart Association.
Sponsorship by an approved EMS agency or fire department.

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