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  • EMS 1210: Introduction to Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

    5.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Includes basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide basic and limited advanced patient care and transportation. Includes interventions with basic and advanced equipment typically found in an ambulance, IV insertion, medication administration, advanced airway management, and advanced cardiac resuscitation procedures with the goal of producing competent entry level AEMTs to serve in career and volunteer positions within the EMS system. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Differentiate effective time management abilities in providing patient care appropriate to the AEMT. 2. Illustrate reasonable appropriate AEMT critical thinking skills in treating mock patients. 3. Devise a leadership/management plan for scene management and patient care. 4. Illustrate proper communication techniques in patient care, including a diverse patient grouping. 5. Survey constructive feedback for areas of personal improvement. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Current EMT Certification or EMS 1110 and EMS 1120 and EMS 1140 and EMS 1145 (All grade C or higher). Corequisites: EMS 1220, EMS 1240 and EMS 1245. FA
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  • EMS 1220: Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Practicum

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Open to students who have a current EMT certification. Two A 12 hour clinical rotation shifts are shift is required at a contracted clinical site. Hours can be completed in the Hospital Emergency Department or an Ambulance service. The clinical rotation provides hands-on education with an assigned preceptor in a real life situation. All co-requisite courses must be completed in the same semester. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Complete a minimum of 24 hours in an approved ambulance agency or Hospital Emergency Department. 2. Demonstrate mastery of basic life support, knowledge of Emergency Medical Technician protocols, vital signs interpretation, skills and affective abilities. 3. Integrate AEMT protocols and skills into effective patient care. 4. Demonstrate understanding and application of skills performed by the advanced emergency medical technician. 5. Apply evidence-based practice under AEMT scope. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Current EMT Certification or EMS 1110 and EMS 1120 and EMS 1140 and EMS 1145 (All grade C or higher). Corequisites: EMS 1210, EMS 1240 and EMS 1245. FA, SP
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  • EMS 1225: *PILOT* Respiratory and Traumatic Emergencies Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course provides the student with the opportunity to apply previously learned concepts in respiratory distress and resuscitation, and trauma management through patient assessment practice and case studies. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of pertinent concepts of respiratory pathophysiology for the Emergency Medical Technician and Advanced EMT (AEMT). 2. Compare critical and non-life threatening patient presentations to determine treatment priorities. 3. Identify patient presentations that require advanced life support intervention. Corequisites: EMS 1101, EMS 1125, EMS 1201, EMS 1301, EMS 1325, EMS 1401, EMS 1425, and EMS 1450. Prerequisites: BIOL 2320 Human Anatomy, BIOL 2325 Human Anatomy Lab, BIOL 2420 Human Physiology, and BIOL 2425 Human Physiology Lab (Grade C or higher). FA
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  • EMS 1240: Advanced Patient Management

    5.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Includes advanced knowledge and skills necessary to provide advanced patient management and transportation. Topics include advanced skill in Cardiac emergency management, respiratory emergencies, endocrine emergencies, allergies & anaphylaxis, bone and joint injuries, dressings and bandages, sudden illness, and emergency childbirth. Successful completion and recommendation from program coordinator and medical director will provide eligibility for testing and certification at the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) AEMT level. Upon successful completion of the NREMT certification, students are eligible for licensure from the Utah Bureau of Emergency Medical Services at the AEMT level. All co-requisite courses must be completed in the same semester. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Differentiate effective time management abilities in providing advanced patient care. 2. Illustrate reasonable critical thinking skills in treating mock patients as appropriate for the AEMT. 3. Devise a leadership/management plan for scene management and patient care appropriate for the AEMT. 4. Illustrate proper communication techniques in patient care, including a diverse patient grouping. 5. Survey constructive feedback for areas of personal improvement. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Current EMT Certification or EMS 1110 and EMS 1120 and EMS 1140 and EMS 1145 (All grade C or higher). Corequisites: EMS 1210, EMS 1220, EMS 1245. FA
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  • EMS 1245: Advance Emergency Medical Technician Lab

    2.50 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Open to students who have a current EMT certification and admitted to AEMT certificate program. Course includes laboratory training in but not limited to advance cardiac life support, advance airway management, intravenous insertion and maintenance, intraosseous insertion, advanced trauma life support and medication administration. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate effective mastery and application of AEMT competencies including patient assessment, patient history taking, advance cardiac life support, advance airway management, intravenous insertion and maintenance, intraosseous insertion, advanced trauma life support and medication administration. 2. Illustrate AEMT appropriate critical thinking skills in treating mock patients. 3. Prepare and implement a leadership/management plan for scene management and patient care. 4. Illustrate AEMT appropriate communication techniques in patient care, including a diverse patient grouping. 5. Survey constructive feedback for areas of personal improvement. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Current EMT Certification or EMS 1110 and EMS 1120 and EMS 1140 and EMS 1145 (All grade C or higher). Corequisites: EMS 1210, EMS 1220, and EMS 1240. FA
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  • EMS 1301: *PILOT* Cardiac and Medical Emergencies; Patients in Special Populations

    1.50 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course introduces cardiovascular, respiratory, and pediatric emergencies, and emergencies related to special patient populations. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain pertinent concepts of cardiac pathophysiology. 2. Identify key assessment findings and develop a management plan for pediatric emergencies and other special patient populations. 3. Determine when assessment findings necessitate advanced life support interventions. Corequisite: EMS 1101, EMS 1125, EMS 1201, EMS 1225, EMS 1325, EMS 1401, EMS 1425, and EMS 1450. Prerequisites: BIOL 2320 Human Anatomy, BIOL 2325 Human Anatomy Lab, BIOL 2420 Human Physiology, and BIOL 2425 Human Physiology Lab (Grade C or higher). FA
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  • EMS 1325: *PILOT* Cardiac and Medical Emergencies; Patients in Special Populations Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course applies concepts in cardiovascular, respiratory, and pediatric emergencies, and emergencies related to special patient populations. Students practice patient assessment and management skills related to these conditions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Determine treatment priorities of cardiac patients through patient assessment and knowledge of cardiac pathophysiology. 2. Distinguish key assessment findings and develop a management plan for pediatric emergencies and other special patient populations. 3. Demonstrate when assessment findings necessitate advanced life support interventions. 4. Develop a management plan for pediatric emergencies and other special patient populations. Corequisites: EMS 1101, EMS 1125, EMS 1201, EMS 1225, EMS 1301, EMS 1401, EMS 1425, and EMS 1450. Prerequisites: BIOL 2320 Human Anatomy, BIOL 2325 Human Anatomy Lab, BIOL 2420 Human Physiology, and BIOL 2425 Human Physiology Lab (Grade C or higher). FA
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  • EMS 1401: *PILOT* Advanced Patient Management

    1.50 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course reinforces concepts learned in earlier courses. Introduces Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) concepts including advanced patient assessment and airway management, vascular access, and pharmacological interventions as they apply to the AEMT. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze advanced patient assessment findings and formulate management of these emergencies within the AEMT's scope of practice. 2. Evaluate the characteristics of acute versus chronic illnesses in the medical patient. 3. Integrate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the trauma patient. 4. Identify proper intravenous and medication administration procedures. Corequisites: EMS 1101, EMS 1125, EMS 1201, EMS 1225, EMS 1301, EMS 1325, EMS 1425, and EMS 1450. Prerequisites: BIOL 2320 Human Anatomy, BIOL 2325 Human Anatomy Lab, BIOL 2420 Human Physiology, and BIOL 2425 Human Physiology Lab (Grade C or higher). FA
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  • EMS 1425: *PILOT* Advanced Patient Management Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course provides the student with the opportunity to apply concepts learned in earlier courses, particularly those related to advanced patient assessment and airway management, vascular access, and pharmacological interventions as they apply to the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT). **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform advanced patient assessments and formulate management of these emergencies within the AEMT's scope of practice. 2. Evaluate the characteristics of acute versus chronic illnesses in the medical patient through patient assessment. 3. Integrate the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the trauma patient. 4. Demonstrate proper intravenous and medication administration techniques. Corequisites: EMS 1101, EMS 1125, EMS 1201, EMS 1225, EMS 1301, EMS 1325, EMS 1401, and EMS 1450. Prerequisites: BIOL 2320 Human Anatomy, BIOL 2325 Human Anatomy Lab, BIOL 2420 Human Physiology, and BIOL 2425 Human Physiology Lab (Grade C or higher). FA
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  • EMS 1450: *PILOT* AEMT Internship

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course provides opportunity to practice as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) providing Emergency Department and pre-hospital care for emergent and non-emergent patients. Integrates knowledge, behavior, and skills from previous courses and labs. Prepares students for the National Registry certification exam. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Integrate self confidence, communication, time management, teamwork and diplomacy into careful delivery of service. 2. Perform basic and advanced interventions as as part of an overall treatment plan within the AEMT's scope of practice. 3. Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and modify treatment plan accordingly. 4. Prepare and document assessment findings and interventions. 5. Facilitate all aspects of patient care as a team lead on 5 calls with a minimum average rating of eighty percent or higher. Corequisites: EMS 1101, EMS 1125, EMS 1201, EMS 1225, EMS 1301, EMS 1325, EMS 1401, and EMS 1425. Prerequisites: BIOL 2320 Human Anatomy, BIOL 2325 Human Anatomy Lab, BIOL 2420 Human Physiology, and BIOL 2425 Human Physiology Lab (Grade C or higher). FA
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