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Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Introduction to Paramedicine
EMS Systems
Roles and Responsibilities of the Paramedic
Workforce Safety and Wellness
EMS Research
Public Health
Medical-Legal Aspects of Out-of-Hospital Care
Ethics in Paramedicine
Human Life Span Development
Pathophysiology
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Be able to describe the roles and responsibilities of advanced EMS personnel within the EMS system; apply
concepts of pathophysiology and pharmacology to the assessment and management of emergency patients;
administer medications; employ effective communication; and interpret medical/legal issues; demonstrate
ethical behaviors; and discuss well-being of the paramedic.
Methods of Assessment:
Computer Based Exams, critical skills development, scenario assessments, assessment graphs, patient care
assessments, oral interviews, critical thinking skills, various hands on skills evaluations and decision making
exercises.
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
AEMT Package ISBN# 9780135573631 (WCJC Student Packet) which includes the following material:
ISBN Author Description Ed
0134572033 BLEDSOE & CHERRY PARAMEDIC CARE VOL 1 Current
0134569954 BLEDSOE & PORTER PARAMEDIC CARE VOL 2 Current
0134538730 BLEDSOE & PORTER PARAMEDIC CARE V3 Current
0134449746 BLEDSOE & PORTER PARAMEDIC CARE VOL 4 Current
0134449754 BLEDSOE & PORTER PARAMEDIC CARE VOL 5 Current
0134442733 ALEXANDER & BELLE MBL W/PE ETX A/C ADV EMT Current
0134572998 BLEDSOE MBL/PE ET AC PAR CARE V1 Current
013464106X LIMMER AEMT REVIEW Current
0134442237 PLATINUM EDUCATIONAL GRP PLATINUM PLANNER SAC Current
Suggested Course Maximum:
30
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
Skills lab, various manikins and EMS teaching aids.