EMS 122 - Paramedic Module III

5 Credits
Lecture: 4 Lab: 3

Paramedic III is the last in the three-course paramedic sequence. It focuses on the management of adult patients with obstetric and gynecological emergencies as well as special considerations in caring for newborns. This module also studies pediatric patients with medical emergencies, including respiratory distress, cardiopulmonary failure, shock, neurological deficits, abdominal pain, allergic reactions/anaphylaxis and environmental emergencies. Students learn advanced skills in pediatric airway maintenance, intraosseous fluid administration and pharmacology. Students are required to complete clinical work in a hospital emergency department, labor and delivery/nursery unit and pediatric ward, plus 10 patient contact hours in delivering prehospital care with an area ALS provider agency.

Note: Uniform requirements for clinical work are dark slacks (no jeans), dark shoes, departmental uniform shirt or white shirt with a collar, stethoscope and watch with a second hand.

Articulation: 1.2

Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMS 121, current EMT-B licensure with CPR for Healthcare Providers, and affiliation with a local ALS provider agency
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