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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).
Cardiovascular Emergencies
A. Review of Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology- Cardiovascular Anatomy, Cardiac Physiology, Electrophysiology
B. Electrocardiographic Monitoring- The Electrocardiogram, Relationship of the ECG to Electrical Events in the Heart,
Interpretation of Rhythm Strips
C. Arrhythmias - Mechanism of Impluse Formation, Classification of Arrhythmias, Arrhythmias Originating in the SA
Node, Arrhythmias Originating in the Atria, Arrhythmias Originating within the AV Junction, Arrhythmias Originating in
the Ventricles, Pulseless Electrical Activity, Arrhythmias Resulting from Disorders of Conduction, ECG Changes Due to
Electrolyte Abnormalities and Hypothermia
E. Assessment of the Cardiovascular Patient- Scene Size-Up and Primary Assessment, Focused History, Secondary
Assessment
F. Management of Cardiovascular Emergencies- Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, Monitoring ECG in the Field,
Vagal Maneuvers, Precordial Thump, Pharmacological Management, Defibrillation, Emergency Synchronized
Cardioversion, Transcutaneous Cardiac Pacing, Carotid Sinus Massage, Support and Communication
G. Managing Specific Cardiovascular Emergencies- Acute Coronary Syndrome, Angina Pectoris, Myocardial Infarction,
Heart Failure, Cardiac Tamponade, Hypertensive Emergencies, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiac Arrest, Peripheral Vascular
and Other Cardiovascular Emergencies
H. Prehospital ECG Monitoring- Prehospital 12-Lead ECG Monitoring
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression; and
implement a treatment plan for the cardiac patient.
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
(*If continuing from the AEMT Program the student has already purchased*)
AND
Paramedic Package ISBN# 9780135573679 (WCJC Student Packet) which includes the following material:
ISBN Description
