Through clinical and classroom experiences, students will learn the role of the paramedic as well as ethical and legal aspects of the Emergency Medical Services system. Primary and secondary physical assessment will be studied along with a review of human anatomy and physiology. Topics also will include pharmacology, general drug groupings, calculations of drug dosages, classification of drugs, their therapeutic effect, indications and contraindications and side effects. Students will learn advanced airway management techniques and interventions, management of traumatic injuries (including fluid, shock and trauma-related respiratory and cardiac emergencies), and use of devices to communicate with hospitals. Each student in this course must have a physical exam, criminal background check without any disqualifying convictions and a negative drug screen.
PMED 1018, successful completion of the state certification exam for EMT-B, and proof of current CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level
General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the role and professional behaviors of the Paramedic within the EMS system.
- Describe the ethical and legal considerations involved in the paramedic role and EMS system.
- Describe the classification of specific medications according to mechanism of action, clinical condition used to treat, therapeutic effect, side effect, indication, contraindication dosages and administration routes.
- Describe effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication with clients, health care team members and instructors.
- Recognize the value of EMS research and the benefit to pre-hospital emergency care.
- Describe an effective patient assessment and most appropriate treatment plan.
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the heart, basic heart rhythms and associated medical conditions.
- Understand the use of cardiac equipment and medications.
- Understand safe management of medical and trauma emergencies.
- EMS Systems
- Workforce Safety & Wellness
- Public Health
- Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issues
- Medical Terminolog
- EMS Communication
- Documentation
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Life Span Development
- Patient Assessment
- Critical Thinking & Clinical Decision Making
- Principles of Pharmacology
- Medication Administration
- Airway Management
- Respiratory Emergencies
- Cardiovascular Emergencies
Health Careers
Dean, Brad Wood; 815-802-8815; M107; bwood@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8800
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:
- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
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|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.