OEEM- PARAMEDIC (OEEM)

OEEM 101. CPR for the Health Care Professional

1 Credit (1)

Students learn identification and response to airway and circulation emergencies, including use of a SAED and accessing the EMS system. This course is taught using the American Heart Association guidelines for course completion. Required: grade of C or better.

OEEM 155. Special Topics

1-6 Credits

Specific topics to be listed in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits.

OEEM 204. Medical Emergencies

3 Credits (3)

A course which covers patient assessment, Anatomy & Physiology, pathology of non-cardiac, non-OB/Peds, special populations medical emergencies. Includes environmental, chemical, poisoning, infectious diseases, endocrine/digestive, renal system and psychiatric illnesses. Requires a C or better to pass. Restricted to: Community Colleges only.

Corequisite: EMSS 2510L.

Learning Outcomes
  1. Integrate assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment/disposition plan for a patient with a medical complaint.
  2. Understands epidemiology, disease pathologies and how they impact transport and destination decisions.
  3. Construct assessment and treatment plans for vulnerable patient populations including the cognitively impaired, pregnant, pediatrics, technology dependent, congenital diseases and geriatrics.
  4. Understands the pathophysiology, assessment, management and treatment of the medical patient with multiple comorbidities.
  5. Understands how to safely and effectively communicate with, assess, and manage patients with psychiatric illnesses.

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OEEM 212. EMT-Paramedic Cardiovascular Emergencies

3 Credits (2+3P)

Review anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of cardiovascular system. Assessment and management of cardiovascular emergencies in the prehospital setting. Requires a "C" or better to pass. May be repeated up to 3 credits. Consent of Instructor required. Restricted to: OEMS,OEEM majors. Restricted to Community Colleges campuses only.

Prerequisite(s): OEEM 210.

OEEM 214. EMT--Paramedic: Medical Environmental Emergencies II

3 Credits (2+3P)

Study of disease process, assessment, and management of poisoning, drug and alcohol abuse, environmental, behavioral and geriatric emergencies. Requires a "C" or better to pass. May be repeated up to 3 credits. Consent of Instructor required. Restricted to: OEMS, OEEM majors. Restricted to Community Colleges campuses only.

Prerequisite(s): OEEM 213.

OEEM 218. Pediatric Advance Life Support for the Healthcare Professional

1 Credit (1)

Identify and respond to life threatening pediatric emergencies. Taught using the American Heart Association guidelines for course completion. Graded S/U.

Prerequisite: OEEM 101.

OEEM 219. Advance Cardiac Life Support for the Healthcare Provider

1 Credit (1)

Identify and respond to life threatening cardiac emergencies. Taught using the American Heart Association guidelines for course completion. Graded S/U.

Prerequisite: OEEM 101.

OEEM 240. EMT-Paramedic Field Experience I

3 Credits (9P)

Advanced prehospital skills and knowledge. Successful completion of at least the minimum required hours and course objectives. Restricted to majors. Requires a C or better to pass.

Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

OEEM 241. EMT-Paramedic Field Experience II

3 Credits (9P)

Continued focus on advanced prehospital skills and knowledge, with increasing responsibility for patient care. Successful completion includes meeting at least the minimum required hours and course objectives.

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): OEEM 240. Requires a C- or better to pass.