EMS 223 - Paramedic Module IV

8 Credits
Lecture: 7 Lab: 5

Paramedic Module IV is the final didactic course in the paramedic certificate series. This course presents students with low-frequency, high-risk patient interactions requiring advanced critical thinking skills. The course culminates with a lab-heavy emphasis on EMZS operations that presents students with challenging patient care-based scenarios. Students are expected to apply knowledge and skills from throughout the paramedic program coursework to properly manage these scenarios. This is the fourth 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 222 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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