EMS272B

1. (Analysis Level) Describe and outline the roles and responsibilities of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (paramedic). (CSLO 2)
2. (Analysis Level) Analyze the actions, indications, contraindications, precautions, side effects, and dosages of the drugs included in the current Arizona Department of Health Services approved paramedic drug box. (CSLO 2, 4)
3. (Application Level) Administer parenteral medications. (CSLO 3)
4. (Synthesis Level) Identify, treat, and record infiltration and discontinuing intravenous (IV) lines. Provide rationale to patient and medical personnel to support treatment. (CSLO 3)
5. (Application Level) Draw blood samples from a variety of patients and record them per medical record standards. (CSLO 3)
6. (Analysis Level) Discuss the paramedic's roles in a patient care situation as defined by the US Department of Transportation. (CSLO 2)
7. (Evaluation Level) Compare and contrast the components of the well-being of a paramedic and how to maintain a healthy, balanced life. (CSLO 2, 7)
8. (Analysis Level) Outline best practices for injury prevention of both the patient and the caregiver, based on case studies. (CSLO 1)
9. (Evaluation Level) Distinguish and interpret the components of medico-legal issues involving the paramedic and the Standard of Care. (CSLO 1, 4)
10. (Analysis Level) Identify ethical dilemmas that may occur related to paramedic care of patient(s) and examine and relate techniques for managing those issues. (CSLO 1, 3, 4)
11. (Analysis Level) Analyze the features of the human system, including anatomy and physiology, related to paramedicine. (CSLO 2)
12. (Evaluation Level) Compare and contrast the general principles of pathophysiology to determine care required. (CSLO 2, 4)
13. (Synthesis Level) Outline and discuss the objectives in therapeutic communications with patients. Create and practice scripts for common scenarios. (CSLO 2, 3)
14. (Evaluation Level) Define and discuss the mechanics of respiration and demonstrate knowledge by applying those skills to assess a patient's respiration levels. (CSLO 2, 4)
15. (Evaluation Level) Critique and describe the elements of airway management and ventilation in all classes of humans. (CSLO 2, 4)
16. (Synthesis Level) Successfully intubate all classes of humans, and perform successful ventilation, both advanced and basic forms. (CSLO 3)
17. (Synthesis Level) Define and treat all respiratory compromise through effective treatment modalities authorized by the Department of Health Services (DHS) and the National Registry of EMTs-Basic and Paramedic. (CSLO 2, 4)