Emergency Medical Service (531)

Prepares students to perform emergency medical care sanctioned by the WI Dept. of Health Services, EMS Section scope of practice for the EMR/EMT. Includes foundational knowledge and skill application for both EMR/ EMT in the following areas: the EMS system, EMR/EMT responsibilities, legal and ethical standards, patient movement techniques, pathophysiology, body systems and functions, patient assessment and treatment, pharmacology, shock and resuscitation, age-specific patient considerations, special medical considerations, medication administration, airway anatomy and management. Successful completion prepares the learner for WI EMR Certification and the NREMT EMR written examination. (Prerequisite: Acceptance in the EMT program or Fire Protection Technician program required including health requirements and criminal background check. Students must be 18 years of age to be eligible for licensure.) * This curriculum is designed to address all three sets of external standards listed below. Each competency or criterion that is identified with an asterisk is considered an advanced skill of the curriculum, based upon “optional” skills, equipment or medications from the Wisconsin EMR Scope of Practice. For EMR, these include: Airway – Non-visualized; Oxygen Therapy – Nebulizer; Oxygen Therapy – Nasal Cannula; Oxygen Therapy – Non- Rebreather Mask; Hemorrhage Control – Wound Packing; Aerosolized, Nebulized Medication Administration; Intramuscular Medication Administration; Intranasal Medication Administration; Blood Glucose Monitoring; and the following medications - Albuterol, Aspirin, Epinephrine (1:1,000), Glucose, Naloxone, and Oxygen. (Prerequisite: Acceptance in the EMT program or Fire Protection Technician program required including health requirements and criminal background check. Students must be 18 years of age to be eligible for licensure.)

This curriculum prepares students to perform emergency medical care sanctioned by the WI Dept. of Health Services, EMS Section scope of practice for the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Includes foundational knowledge and skill application for EMT in the following areas: the EMS system, EMT responsibilities, legal and ethical standards, patient movement techniques, pathophysiology, body systems and functions, patient assessment and treatment, pharmacology, shock and resuscitation, age-specific patient considerations, special medical considerations, medication administration, airway anatomy and management. Successful completion prepares the learner for the NREMT EMT written examination. (Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in 531-100 EMR/EMT 1) * This curriculum is designed to address all three sets of external standards listed below. Each competency or criterion that is identified with an asterisk is considered an advanced skill of the curriculum, based upon “optional” skills, equipment or medications from the Wisconsin EMT Scope of Practice. For EMT, these include: End Tidal CO2 Continuous Monitoring; Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation; ECG Monitor – Acquisition and Transmission; ECG 12, 15, or 18 Lead Acquisition and Transmission; and the following medications - Acetaminophen, Atrovent, Glucagon, and Ibuprofen.

This curriculum expands the role and skills of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Skills will include obtaining intravenous and intraosseous access, intranasal, intramuscular and subcutaneous medication administration, and fluid therapy. Extensive patient assessment knowledge and skills and treatment decision making skills are integrated throughout the curriculum. Successful completion prepares the learner for the National Registry AEMT written examination. (Corequisite: 531-104 Advanced EMT Clinical) * This curriculum is designed to address all three sets of external standards listed above. Each competency or criterion that is identified with an asterisk is considered an advanced skill of the curriculum, based upon “optional” skills, equipment or medications from the Wisconsin AEMT Scope of Practice. For AEMT, these include the following medications – Ketorolac and Ondansetron.

This course provides a WI licensed EMT holding a valid AEMT Training Center Training permit the opportunity to enhance learning through the practice of clinical, field, and high-fidelity simulation experiences under the supervision of instructors or approved preceptors. Successful completion of this course requires the student to meet all clinical/field competencies. (Corequisite: 531-103 AEMT)

This course prepares students for all aspects of emergency medical care, both medical and trauma situations, sanctioned by the Wisconsin Division of Health, at the basic level. Following the most current Wisconsin Revision of the National Standard Curriculum, this course includes didactic and practical skill information in the following areas: legal aspects, anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, critical thinking skills, airway adjuncts, fractures and dislocations, spinal injuries, soft tissue wounds, pharmacology, stroke, cardiac, diabetic, respiratory, altered mental status, pediatric, geriatric, ambulance operations, and triage. Successful completion of this course prepares the learner for the National Registry practical and written examination at the EMT level. (Prerequisites: Acceptance in the EMT program or Fire Protection Technician program required including health requirements and criminal background check. Students must be 18 years of age to be eligible for licensure.)

Students gain skills in IV access and fluid therapy as well as administration of aspirin, 50% dextrose, narcan, atrovent, epinephrine and nitroglycerine. Meets state Advanced EMT licensure requirements. A State of Wisconsin EMT - License is required to enroll in this course. (Prerequisite: 531-301 Emergency Medical Technician. Acceptance in the Advanced EMT program required including health requirements and criminal background check. Students must be a licensed EMT and maintain such licensure throughout the course.)

Provides paramedic students 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. Students obtain fundamental knowledge of public health principles and epidemiology as related to public health emergencies, health promotion, and illness/injury prevention. Introduces students to comprehensive anatomical and medical terminology and abbreviations, fostering the development of effective written and oral communications with colleagues and other healthcare professionals. (Prerequisites: 531-100 EMR/EMT 1; 531-101 EMT 2. Concurrent enrollment in 531-912 Paramedic Medical Principles; 531-913 Patient Assessment Principles; 531-914 Prehospital Pharmacology; 531-915 Paramedic Respiratory Management; 531-916 Paramedic Cardiology; 531-917 Paramedic Clinical Field 1. Acceptance in the EMT-Paramedic or Paramedic Technician program required including health requirements and criminal background check. Students must be a licensed EMT or AEMT and maintain such licensure throughout the program.)

Addresses the complex depth of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of major human systems while also introducing the paramedic students to the topics of shock, immunology, and bleeding. (Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in 531-911 EMS Fundamentals; 531-913 Patient Assessment Principles; 531-914 Prehospital Pharmacology; 531-915 Paramedic Respiratory Management; 531-916 Paramedic Cardiology; 531-917 Paramedic Clinical Field 1)

Teaches the paramedic student to integrate scene and patient assessment findings with knowledge of epidemiology and pathophysiology to form a field impression. By utilizing a structured and organized assessment process with knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, life span development, and changes that occur to the human body with time, the students will learn to develop a list of differential diagnoses through clinical reasoning, along with the ability to modify the assessment as necessary to formulate a treatment plan for their patients. (Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in 531-911 EMS Fundamentals; 531-912 Paramedic Medical Principles; 531-914 Prehospital Pharmacology; 531-915 Paramedic Respiratory Management; 531-916 Paramedic Cardiology; 531-917 Paramedic Clinical Field 1)

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. (Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in 531-911 EMS Fundamentals; 531-912 Paramedic Medical Principles; 531-913 Patient Assessment Principles; 531-915 Paramedic Respiratory Management; 531-916 Paramedic Cardiology; 531-917 Paramedic Clinical Field 1)

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. (Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in 531-911 EMS Fundamentals; 531-912 Paramedic Medical Principles; 531-913 Patient Assessment Principles; 531-914 Prehospital Pharmacology; 531-916 Paramedic Cardiology; 531-917 Paramedic Clinical Field 1)

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. (Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in 531-911 EMS Fundamentals; 531-912 Paramedic Medical Principles; 531-913 Patient Assessment Principles; 531-914 Prehospital Pharmacology; 531-915 Paramedic Respiratory Management; 531-917 Paramedic Clinical Field 1)

Provides the student with the opportunity to enhance 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. (Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in 531-911 EMS Fundamentals; 531-912 Paramedic Medical Principles; 531-913 Patient Assessment Principles; 531-914 Prehospital Pharmacology; 531-915 Paramedic Respiratory Management; 531-916 Paramedic Cardiology)

By teaching Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) methodologies and protocols, this course prepares paramedic students 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. (Prerequisites: 531-916 Paramedic Cardiology; 531-917 Paramedic Clinical Field 1. Concurrent enrollment in 531-919 Paramedic Medical Emergencies; 531-920 Paramedic Trauma; 531-921 Special Patient Populations; 531-922 EMS Operations; 531-923 Paramedic Capstone; 531-924 Paramedic Clinical Field 2)

Teaches paramedic students 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: Concurrent enrollment in 531-918 Advanced Resuscitation; 531-920 Paramedic Trauma; 531-921 Special Patient Populations; 531-922 EMS Operations; 531-923 Paramedic Capstone; 531-924 Paramedic Clinical Field 2)

Teaches paramedic students 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. (Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in 531-918 Advanced Resuscitation; 531-919 Paramedic Medical Emergencies; 531-921 Special Patient Populations; 531-922 EMS Operations; 531-923 Paramedic Capstone; 531-924 Paramedic Clinical Field 2)

Teaches paramedic students 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. (Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in 531-918 Advanced Resuscitation; 531-919 Paramedic Medical Emergencies; 531-920 Paramedic Trauma; 531-922 EMS Operations; 531-923 Paramedic Capstone; 531-924 Paramedic Clinical Field 2)

Provides paramedic students with the knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities to ensure patient, public, and EMS personnel safety. (Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in 531-918 Advanced Resuscitation; 531-919 Paramedic Medical Emergencies; 531-920 Paramedic Trauma; 531-921 Special Patient Populations; 531-923 Paramedic Capstone; 531-924 Paramedic Clinical Field 2)

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 with in this course as required by DHS-approved paramedic curriculum. (Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in 531-918 Advanced Resuscitation; 531-919 Paramedic Medical Emergencies; 531-920 Paramedic Trauma; 531-921 Special Patient Populations; 531-922 EMS Operations; 531-924 Paramedic Clinical Field 2)

Provides students 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 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. (Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in 531-918 Advanced Resuscitation; 531-919 Paramedic Medical Emergencies; 531-920 Paramedic Trauma; 531-921 Special Patient Populations; 531-922 EMS Operations; 531-923 Paramedic Capstone)