Academic Information
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Revised: March 2011
4½ to 5 Semesters
Senior Lab Supervisor: Allen
One Emergency Medical Technical - Basic (EMT-B) Postsecondary Technical Certificate, one Advanced Technical Certificate, one Associate of Science degree, and one Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Degree are available. The Paramedic Program is offered at Idaho State University-Boise as well as on the Pocatello campus.
This program will provide students with the skills and knowledge to:
1. Provide care to patients in and out of the hospital setting.
2. Through patient assessments and provision of medical care, they will work to prevent and reduce mortality and morbidity due to illness and injury.
Graduates of the program will also provide public education and health promotion, and participate in injury and illness prevention programs. They will function as facilitators of access to care, as well as be initial treatment providers.
The objective of the Associate of Science in Paramedic is to prepare Emergency Medical Technicians with the opportunity to attain an Associate of Science degree in the Paramedic profession. This degree will provide employment and additional education opportunities for the student to become a registered, certified paramedic and work in the paramedic field in Idaho as well as surrounding states.
The Paramedic Program curriculum consists of a pre-professional year followed by three semesters of lecture, laboratory, and clinical field experience, including a three-month field internship. Students who earn the Associate of Science Degree are qualified to take the EMT-P examination through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
For a Program Information Packet, use this link, which leads to descriptions of each program in general, course descriptions, lists of course sequences, and the cost of books, tools, uniforms, fees, and other expenses. The URL is http://www.isu.edu/ctech/programs.shtml
Postsecondary Technical
Certificate: Emergency Medical Technical - Basic (EMT-B)
Advanced Technical Certificate
Associate of Science Degree
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Degree
Required Courses:
HO 0106 Medical Terminology 2 cr
BI 0170 Introduction to Computers 3 cr
OR
CIS 1101 Introduction to Computer Systems 3 cr
EMTB 0119,0119L Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Care, and Lab 8 cr
EMTB 0120 Emergency Department Clinicals 2 cr
EMTB 0121 EMS Field Practicum 2 cr
TOTAL: 17 cr
BIOL 1101,1101L Biology I, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL 3301,3301L and BIOL 3302,3302L
Anatomy and Physiology, and Labs 8 cr
OR
HO 0111 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 4 cr
Goal 3 (Mathematics requirement) 3 cr
ENGL 1101 English Composition 3 cr
ENGL 1102 Critical Reading and Writing (Goal 2) 3 cr
HCA 2210 Medical Terminology and Communication 2 cr
OR
HO 0106 Medical Terminology 2 cr
SOC 1101, SOC 1102, or PSYC 1101 (Goal 12) 3 cr
TOTAL: 22 or 26 cr
Required Professional Courses
Second Year, Fall Semester
EMTP 2201,2201L Paramedic I, and Laboratory 8 cr
EMTP 2202 Paramedic Clinical Practicum I 2 cr
EMTP 2203 Advanced Airway Management Practicum 1 cr
EMTP 2210,2210L Paramedic Pre-Hospital Pharmacology, and Lab 7 cr
TOTAL: 18 cr
Second Year, Spring Semester
EMTP 2220 Paramedic II 5 cr
EMTP 2220L Paramedic II Laboratory 3 cr
EMTP 2222 Paramedic Clinical Practicum II 2 cr
EMTP 2223 Paramedic Field Practicum I 2 cr
EMTP 2225,2225L Cardiology and EKG Interpretation,
and Lab 7 cr
TOTAL: 19 cr
Second Year, Summer Semester
EMTP 2230 Paramedic Field Practicum II 4 cr
TOTAL: 4 cr
TOTAL for Advanced Technical Certificate 59 or 67 cr
Associate of Science Degree in Paramedic Science
5 Semesters
Pre-Professional Requirements:
BIOL 1101,1101L Biology I, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL 3301,3301L and BIOL 3302,3302L
Anatomy and Physiology, and Labs 8 cr
COMM 1101 Principles of Speech 3 cr
ENGL 1101 English Composition 3 cr
ENGL 1102 Critical Reading and Writing 3 cr
HCA 2210 Medical Terminology and Communication 2 cr
OR
HO 0106 Medical Terminology 2 cr
General Education Requirements:
Goal 3 3 cr
Two of Goals 6, 7, and/or 8 6 cr
Goal 9, 10A, 10B, or 11 6 cr
SOC 1101, SOC 1102, or PSYC 1101 (Goal 12) 3 cr
Paramedic (Professional) Requirements
Second Year, Fall Semester
EMTP 2220,2220L Paramedic II, and Laboratory 8 cr
EMTP 2202 Paramedic Clinical Practicum I 2 cr
EMTP 2203 Advanced Airway Management Practicum 1 cr
EMTP 2210,2210L Paramedic Pre-Hospital Pharmacology, and Lab 7 cr
TOTAL: 18 cr
Second Year, Spring Semester
EMTP 2220,2220L Paramedic II, and Laboratory 8 cr
EMTP 2222 Paramedic Clinical Practicum II 2 cr
EMTP 2223 Paramedic Field Practicum I 2 cr
EMTP 2225,2225L Caridiology and EKG Interpretation, and Lab 7 cr
TOTAL: 19 cr
Second Year, Summer Semester
EMTP 2230 Paramedic Field Practicum II 4 cr
TOTAL: 4 cr
TOTAL Credits for Associate Degree 82 cr
EMTB 0119 Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Care 4 credits. Introductory survey of emergency medical services, including medical, legal, and ethical aspects; techniques of CPR, extrication, management of trauma and administration of appropriate emergency medical care will be covered. COREQ: EMTB 0119L, 0120, and 0121. F, S
EMTB 0119L Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Care Laboratory 4 credits. Practical application of didactic instruction in EMTB 0119. Discussion and application of basic computer skills in the health care setting is also covered. COREQ: EMTB 0119, 0120, and 0121. F, S.
EMTP Prefix
EMTP 2201 Paramedic I 5 credits.
Paramedic roles and responsibilities. Medical, legal and ethical
issues. General
principles of pathophysiology, therapeutic communications and
documentation. Patient assessment, history gathering, advanced airway
management, intravenous cannulation, treatment of shock. PREREQ:
Admission to Paramedic Program
and Anatomy and Physiology. COREQ: EMTP 22201L. F
EMTP 2201L Paramedic I Laboratory 3 credits. Practical application of didactic instruction from EMTP 2201, including role of the paramedic in health care delivery, duties and responsibilities, shock assessment and management, medication administration, and IV therapy. COREQ: EMTP 2201. F
EMTP 2202 Paramedic Clinical Practicum I 2
credits. Student rotations through various departments in
hospitals, performing
paramedic skills under the direct supervision of the clinical
instructor
and/or assigned clinical preceptors. Skills performed include all those
learned, acquired, and practiced in EMTP 2201 and EMTP 2201L. COREQ: EMTP
2201 and EMTP 2201L.
F
EMTP 2203 Advanced Airway Management
Practicum
1 credit. Student rotations through operations rooms in local
hospitals.
Student is supervised by an anesthesiologist and/or CRNA while
observing
and performing endotracheal intubations. COREQ: EMTP
2201 and EMTP 2201L. F
EMTP 2210 Paramedic I Pre-Hospital Pharmacology 3 credits. Introduction to principles and theories of pharmacology and the administration of medications in an emergency setting. Dosage calculations and medication preparation are presented. COREQ: EMTP 2201 and EMTP 2201L. F
EMTP 2210L Prehospital Pharmacology Laboratory 4 credits.
Assists the student with cognitive and psychomotor skills required for
the administration of medications in the prehospital setting. COREQ:
Spring semester program courses. F
EMTP 2220 Paramedic II 5 credits. Introduction to medical and traumatic emergencies. Anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of human organs and organ systems in medical and traumatic emergencies are presented. Special considerations, scene awareness, rescue, and command issues in emergency care are also covered. PREREQ: Successful Completion of first semester of Paramedic curriculum. COREQ: EMTP 2220L. S
EMTP 2220L Paramedic II Laboratory 3
credits.
Practical application of didactic instruction in
EMTP 2220. Includes medical and traumatic emergencies.
Advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support,
pre-hospital trauma life support and advanced medical life support.
COREQ: EMTP 2220. S
EMTP 2222 Paramedic Clinical Practicum II 2 credits. Student rotation through various departments in local hospitals, performing paramedic skills under the direct supervision of the clinical instructor and/or assigned clinical preceptors. Skills performed include all those learned, acquired, and practiced in EMTP 2201, EMTP 2201L, EMTP 2220, and EMTP 2220L. COREQ: EMTP 2220 and EMTP 2220L. S
EMTP 2223 Paramedic Field Practicum I 2 credits. Introduction of students to emergency care medicine as a member of an EMS provider team. Student will perform as a member of the EMS team and assist with patient care to their level of acquired and evaluated skills. COREQ: EMTP 2220 and EMTP 2220L. S
EMTP 2225 Cardiology and EKG Interpretation 3 credits. Discussion of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system and EKG interpretation including cardiac dysrhythmias. Assessment and management of patients with suspected cardiovascular emergencies. COREQ: EMTP 2220 and EMTP 2220L. S
EMTP 2225L Cardiology and EKG Interpretation Laboratory 4 credits. Assists the student with cognitive and psychomotor skills for the interpretation of cardiac rhythms and treatment of dysrhythmias. PREREQ: Admission to Program. COREQ: Spring semester program courses. S
EMTP 2230 Paramedic Field Practicum II 1-6 credits. Precepted field internship as lead paramedic on EMS response unit, practicing all skills demonstrated in the program. May be repeated for up to 10 credits, only 6 of which may be applied to any subsequent degree or certificate. PREREQ: Successful completion of first two semesters of Paramedic Program. Su
EMTP 2268 Field Clinical Practicum I 2 credits. Experience in emergency care medicine as a member of a pre-hospital emergency service, with emphasis on decision making, patient care, patient treatment and leadership. PREREQ: EMTP 2201, EMTP 2203, EMTP 2204, EMTP 2205, EMTP 2208, EMTP 2210, and BIOL 3305 or PTA 0200. Su
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