EMS Fundamental 10531911
This course provides the paramedic student with comprehensive knowledge of EMS systems , safety , well-being , legal issues , and ethical issues , with the intended outcome of improving the health of EMS personnel , patients , and the community . The students will obtain fundamental knowledge of public health principles and epidemiology as related to public health emergencies , health promotion , and illness / injury prevention . Introducing students to comprehensive anatomical and medical terminology and abbreviations will foster the development of effective written and oral communications with colleagues and other health care professionals . ( Prerequisites : Acceptance in the Paramedic or Fire Medic program ; completion of Health Assessment ; Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in the current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
Paramedic Respiratory Mgt . 10531915 This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate complex knowledge of anatomy , physiology , and pathophysiology into the assessment to develop and implement a treatment plan with the goal of assuring a patient airway , adequate mechanical ventilation , and respiration for patients of all ages . Specific knowledge pertaining to the respiratory system is also provided to ensure the student is prepared to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for a patient with a respiratory complaint . ( Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in the current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
Paramedic Cardiology 10531916 This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate assessment findings with principles of cardiovascular anatomy , physiology , epidemiology , and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for a patient with a cardiovascular complaint . ( Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in the current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
Adv . Pre-Hospital Pharmacology 10531914 This course provides the paramedic student with the comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology required to formulate and administer a pharmacological treatment plan intended to mitigate emergencies and improve the overall health of the patient . ( Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in the current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
Paramedic Clinical / Field 1 10531917 This course provides the student with the opportunity to enhance his or her learning through the practice of paramedicine in field and health care environment experiences with actual patients under the supervision of instructors or approved preceptors . Students may also have the opportunity to participate in formal high-fidelity human patient simulator experiences as a part of this course . ( Corequisites : all 10- 531-XXX courses in the current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
EMS Operations 10531922 This course provides the paramedic student with the knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities to ensure patient , public , and EMS personnel safety . ( Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
Paramedic Medical Emergencies 10531919 This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate assessment findings with principles of anatomy , physiology , epidemiology , and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for a patient with a medical complaint . ( Prerequisites : completion of prior semester coursework ; Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
Paramedic Trauma 10531920 This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate assessment findings with principles of anatomy , physiology , epidemiology , and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for an acutely injured patient . ( Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
Paramedic Capstone 10531923 This course provides students with a final opportunity to incorporate their cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills through labs and scenario-based practice and evaluations prior to taking the National Registry written and practical examinations . Technical skills attainment ( TSA ) for each student will be compiled and / or documented within this course as required by the DHS-approved paramedic curriculum . ( Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
Adv Emergency Resuscitation 10531918 By teaching Advanced Cardiac Life Support ( ACLS ) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support ( PALS ) methodologies and protocols , this course prepares the paramedic student in the integration of comprehensive knowledge of causes and pathophysiology into the management of shock , respiratory failure , respiratory arrest , cardiac arrest , and peri-arrest states with an emphasis on early intervention to prevent respiratory and / or cardiac arrest if possible . ( Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in current semester ) Course Typically Offered : J-Session
Special Patient Populations 10531921 This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate assessment findings with principles of anatomy , physiology , epidemiology , and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for patients with special needs . Gynecological emergencies , along with special considerations in trauma are also included within this course . ( Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
Paramedic Clinical / Field 2 10531924 This course provides the student with the opportunity to enhance his or her learning through the practice of paramedicine in field and health care environment experiences with actual patients under the supervision of instructors or approved preceptors . Students may also have the opportunity to participate in formal high-fidelity human patient simulator experiences as a part of this course . Successful completion of this course requires the student to meet all clinical and field competency requirements at the paramedic level as defined by WI DHS EMS . ( Corequisites : all 10-531-XXX courses in current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
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