Paramedicine Brigham Young University-Idaho 2006-2007 Department of Paramedicine

John Lewis, Director Cody Anderson, Kathy Bergstrom, Alan Brower, Joseph Haeberle, David Hunter, Troyce Miskin, Kasandra Parker, Jason Thayne Jean Hardy, Secretary (208) 496-1333 http://www.byui.edu/paramedicine/

Paramedicine is designed for those who desire to become who desire to take the examinations necessary to certify through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Course work is approved for those wanting Idaho certification and who can satisfy the necessary requirements.

Prerequisites and general education for this program can be accom- plished in two semesters previous to entering the program. Starting Summer of 2004 the Program will be offered on two tracks. Students can choose between Winter/Summer or Summer/Fall. Fall/Winter students will have to switch to another track. Applications to the program must be handed in no later than Nov. 15th for Winter/Summer and Mar. 15th for Summer/Fall track. Applications can be down loaded from the Paramedicine web- site. Pre-requirements must be completed or in the process when the candidate makes application. If the prerequisite year is complet- ed at BYU-Idaho, the following course work is suggested

1 Paramedicine Brigham Young University-Idaho 2006-2007 AAS in Paramedicine - 356 GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS sem/yr plan Communications: Take 1, 3 Credit Course: ENG 111; 111C; 111H sem/yr plan Computation Take 1, 3 Credit Course: MATH 108; 108H; 110; 110H; 112(4); 221 sem/yr plan Related Skills Take 1, 3 Credit Course: COMM 102; 150; 150H; ENG 311; 311C; 311H; 312; 312C; 312H; 316; 316C; 316H; ENGRT 125; IS 140; SIGN 101 sem/yr plan Human Relations Take 1, 3 Credit Course: PSYCH 111; 111H; 201; 201H; SOC 111; 111H; 112; 112H; 357 sem/yr plan Religion Take 4 credits - Rel 121; 121H AND Rel 122; 122H OR Rel 221 Take 6 credits - Rel 211; 211H; 212; 212H; 301; 301H; 302; 302H; 324; 324H Rel 100; 130; 215; 234; 235; 260; 261; 264; 333; 341; 341H; 342; 342H; 351; 352; 370; 431; 471; 475 MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 10 credits - take these courses: sem/yr plan Course # Credits Course Title & Discription Bio 264 4 Human Anatomy & Physiology I First part of a two semester course to prepare students for further study in the health and medical fields Bio 265 4 Human Anatomy & Physiology II Includes the circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive systems Chem 101 4 Introductory General Chemistry An introductory course covering basic concepts in general chemistry Para 181 6 EMT-Basic Emergency Medical Technician training design to qualify student to become attendants Para 241 1 Professional Seminar I Ambulance and professional experiences Para 242 1 Professional Seminar II Ambulance and professional experiences Para 250 1 Assessment Based Management I Ambulance scenarios with assessment based management for trauma and medical patients Para 251 1 Assessment Based Management II Ambulance scenarios with assessment based management for trauma and medical patients - adults,pediatric, & geriatric Para 256 1 Patient Assessment 1 Introduction to medical and trauma assessment Para 257 1 Patient Assessment 2 Advanced medical and trauma assessment Para 260 4 Preparatory Preparatory fundamentals Para 262 1 Pharmacology Use of medications in the pre-hospital setting Para 264 1 Airway I Airway anatomy, physiology and management Para 270 3 Special Considerations Assessment and management of neonate, pediatric, geriatric, special patients, challenged patients, etc Para 274 1 Trauma I Presentation,discussion and testing of traumatic injuries involving pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients Para 278 4 Medical Emergency Pathophysiology, assessment and management of patients with medical disorders and emergencies. Para 280 3 Cardiology I Cardiovascular Anatomy & Pathophysiology, assessment and management of patients with cardiac problems Para 285 1 EMS Operations I Mass Casualty Incident Command, HAZMAT Awareness, Awareness Para 287 1 Cardiology II Pathophysiology, assessment and management of cardiac and respiratory emergencies Para 288 3 Differential Diagnosis/Clinical Decision/Lab Critical Evaluation and Clinical Decision Making, Assessment and Management of Emergencies Para 291 1 Paramedic Hospital Clinical I Hospital experience Para 292 1 Paramedic Hospital Clinical II Hospital experience Para 298R 1-6 Paramedic Ambulance Internship Preceptor Internship with 911 ambulance servicesl

49 Major Credits 2 Paramedicine Brigham Young University-Idaho 2006-2007

Course Descriptions Credits* PARA 251 Assessment Based Management II (1:0:4) Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in PARA 278. PARA 171 Fire Fighting I (5:4:3) Ambulance scenarios with assessment based management for trau- Fee: $150.00 ma and medical patients - adults, pediatric, & geriatric. Students will be provided with the information needed to become Situations move from field to ambulance to Emergency certified as a Firefighter Level I. Classes and hands-on experience Department. Emphasis is on team leader experience, scene con- in the areas of scene safety, fire behavior, building construction, trol, use of personnel, aggressive treatment and transport. fire ground search & rescue, fire extinguishment, and fire preven- (Fall, Summer) tion. (Fall & Winter) PARA 252 Advanced EMT & Paramedic Review(2:0:0) Fee: $100.00 PARA 181 EMT-Basic (6:6:4) Prerequisite: Current certification as a Basic EMT. Permission only. Fee: $280.00 Refresher and preparation for National Registry Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician training design to qualify student Intermediate Exams. to become ambulance attendants at the basic level upon passing (Winter/Summer/Fall) the National Registry of Emergency Technicians-Basic written and practical exams. Class includes “hands on” training with PARA 256 Patient Assessment I (1:1:0) practical evaluations of knowledge and skills. Prerequisite: Para 181 (Fall, Winter) Students will be introduced to patient assessment principles including history taking, physical exam techniques, patient assess- PARA 184 EMT - Review (2:0:0) ment in the field, clinical decision making, medical communica- Fee: $70.00 tions, and documentation with emphasis being placed on the National refresher and review of basic skills and didactic work. trauma and medical patient. National EMT Ambulance exams given upon completion. (Winter, Summer) (Fall, Winter, Summer) PARA 257 Patient Assessment II (1:1:0) PARA 241 Professional Seminar I (1:0:0) Prerequisite: Para 256 Designed to offer credit in a specialty area where teaching, Students will continue to learn advanced patient assessment prin- administrative or organizational experiences are provided for indi- ciples including history taking, physical exam techniques, patient vidual students in the area of Paramedicine. Includes local ambu- assessment in the field, clinical decision making, medical commu- lance experience, doctors’ seminars and participation in Basic nications, and documentation with emphasis being placed on the EMT Lab. trauma and medical patient. (Winter Summer Fall) (Fall & Summer)

PARA 242 Professional Seminar II (1:0:0) PARA 260 Preparatory (4:4:8) Prerequisite: Para 241 Fee: $135.00 Designed to offer credit in a specialty area where teaching, Prerequisite: BIO 264, BIO 265, Chem 101, Math 108. administrative or organizational experiences are provided for indi- Preparatory fundamentals to include: EMS Systems, Roles & vidual students in the area of Paramedicine. Includes local ambu- Responsibilities, Well Being, Injury & Illness Prevention, Medical lance experience, doctors’ seminars and participation in Basic & Legal Issues, Ethics, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Venous EMT Lab. Access, Medication Administration, Therapeutic (Winter, Summer, Fall) Communications, Documentation, Life Span Development, Patient Assessment. Paramedic training in field and hospital phar- PARA 250 Assessment Based Management I (1:0:4) macology, medication administration, Intravenous and Fluid Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in PARA 260. Four lab hours Therapy, Endotracheal, Digital, Transilluminated Intubation, per week. Needle and Surgical Cirocothyrotomy, Patient Assessment and Ambulance scenarios with assessment based management for trau- Management - Trauma and Cardiac, Advanced Cardiac Life ma and medical patients. Situations move from field to ambu- Support practice. lance to Emergency Department. Emphasis is on working with a (Winter, Summer) partner and aggressive treatment and transport. (Summer, Winter)

* Credit Description (Credit Hours : Lecture Hours per week : Lab Hours per week) 3 Paramedicine Brigham Young University-Idaho 2006-2007

PARA 262 Pharmacology (1:1:0) PARA 280 Cardiology I (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Para 260 Cardiovascular Anatomy, Pathophysiology, assessment and man- At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able agement of patients with cardiac related problems, ECG monitor- to integrate pathophysiological principles of pharmacologic man- ing 1-3 lead, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, provider prepara- agement plan. The paramedic student will be able to safely and tion. precisely access the venous circulation and use mathematical prin- (Summer, Winter) ciples to administer medications. Modern emergency medical service (EMS) is based on sound principles, practice, and PARA 285 EMS Operations I (1:1:2) research. The paramedic of today must be knowledgeable in all Prerequisite: aspects of prehospital emergency care. This course will be a cor- Mass Casualty Incident Command, HAZMAT Awareness, Search nerstone of EMS education to reflect current trends in prehospi- and Rescue Awareness. tal care. Based on sound scientific principles, we have been care- (Summer only) ful to ensure that the course reflects the trends toward evidenced- based practice. However, practices and formularies are different PARA 287 Cardiology II (1:1:0) among different regions of the country and among countries. We Prerequisite: Para 280. have attempted to make the course as comprehensive as possible. Pathophysiology, assessment including 12 lead ECG evaluation The knowledge and skills outlined in this course are best learned and management of cardiac and respiratory emergencies. in the classroom, skills laboratory, clinical, and then the field Includes etiology, signs and symptoms of compromise, clinical internship settings. implications, treatment protocols, pharmacological & electrical (Fall & Summer) interventions and termination of resuscitation, MEGA-CODE practice and patient assessment and management. PARA 264 Airway I (1:1:0) (Summer, Fall) Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in PARA 260. Permission only. PARA 288 Differential Diagnosis/Clinical Decision/Lab Airway anatomy, physiology and management to include endotra- (3:6:8) cheal intubation, combitube, LMA, PTL, EOA, EGTA tracheal Prerequisite: Para 260, 278 suctioning, extubation, respiratory diseases and disorders with Critical Evaluation and Clinical Decision Making, Assessment and pharmacological management. Management of Traumatic and Medical Emergencies, Differential (Winter/Summer) Diagnosis. (Winter, Fall) PARA 270 Special Considerations (3:3:2) Prerequisite: PARA 260. PARA 291 Paramedic Hospital Clinical I (1:0:7) Assessment and management of neonate, pediatric, geriatric, spe- Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in PARA 260 cial patients, challenged patients, and abused and assaulted Hospital experience: Emergency Department, Operating Room, patients. Includes: Pediatric Provider Intubations, IV Therapy, Labor and Delivery, Pediatrics, Certification preparation and Critical Care and Acute ICU/CUU, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, ECG, Post Anesthesia Interventions in the home care patient. Recovery, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Floor, Geriatrics, Central (Summer, Fall) Supply/Pharmacy, Rehabilitation and Behavioral Health. Must be taken for a minimum of 420 hospital hours. (May be taken PARA 274 Trauma I (1:1:0) more than one semester) Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in PARA 260. (Winter, Summer) Presentation,discussion and testing of all aspects of traumatic injuries involving pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. PARA 292 Paramedic Hospital Clinical II (1:0:7) (Winter/Summer) Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in PARA 278 Hospital experience: Emergency Department, Operating Room, PARA 278 Medical Emergency (4:4:8) Intubations, IV Therapy, Labor and Delivery, Pediatrics, Fee: $459.00 ICU/CUU, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, ECG, Post Anesthesia Prerequisite: Para 260. Recovery, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Floor, Geriatrics, Central Pathophysiology, assessment and management of patients with Supply/Pharmacy, Rehabilitation and Behavioral Health. Must medical disorders and emergencies. Areas include: Neurology, be taken for a minimum of 420 hospital hours. (May be taken Endocrinology, Allergies and Anaphylaxis, Gastroenterology, more than one semester) Renal/Urology, Toxicology, Hematology, Environmental Conditions, Infectious and Communicable Diseases, Behavioral/Psychiatric Disorders, Gynecology and Obstetrics. Lab practic in MEGA-CODES and patient care in Trauma, Cardiac and Medical Emergencies, Pediatric, and Geriatric.

* Credit Description (Credit Hours : Lecture Hours per week : Lab Hours per week) 4 Paramedicine Brigham Young University-Idaho 2006-2007

PARA 298R Paramedic Ambulance Internship(1-6:0:0) Fee: $100 Prerequisite: PARA 241, 242, 243, 250, 251, 260, 264, 265, 270, 274, 275, 278, 280, 285, 286, 287, 288, 291, 292, 293. Paramedic majors only. Preceptor Internship with 911 ambulance services. Must be approved by the Paramedic Program Committee (480 hours min- imum with 100 ALS calls). (Winter/Fall/Summer)

* Credit Description (Credit Hours : Lecture Hours per week : Lab Hours per week) 5