Graduation Requirements

Majors
 
  • A.A.S.  in Paramedicine
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    Course Descriptions

    John Lewis, Alan Brower, David Hunter, Jason Thayne, Joseph Haeberle, Ileen Harrison, Kathy Bergstrom, Emily Backstein, Margaret Reimann.

    Paramedicine is designed for those who desire to become Paramedics and take the examinations necessary to certify through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Course work is approved for those wanting Idaho certification and who can satisfy the necessary requirements.

    Prerequisites and general education for this program can be accomplished in two semesters previous to entering the program. Starting Summer of 2004 the Paramedic Program will be offered on two tracks. Students can choose between Winter/Summer or Summer/Fall. Fall/Winter students will have to switch to another track. Applications to the program must be handed in no later than November 12th for Winter/Summer and Mar. 11th for Summer/Fall track. Pre-requisites must be completed or in the process when the candidate makes application. If the prerequisite year is completed at BYU-Idaho, the following course work is suggested.
     
    Program Description


     
    A.A.S.  in Paramedicine (356)   

    Basic Education Requirements and Pre-requisites
    As you fill the Basic Education Requirements and University requirements, take the classes listed below and then go to the Basic Education section for a complete listing of the requirements.
     
     
    Area of Study Number of Classes Courses Credits
    Religion 2-3  BOM 121and 122, or 221(pre mission) 2 or 4
    AND Rel100,130,211,215,235,261,264,301,

    302,324,333,341,342,351,352,370,431,471,475

    		 2-3
        must take 3 credits of religion in addition to BOM 3 credit classes are highlighted  
    Online learning 1 http://www.byui.edu/onlinelearning/

    1-3
    Biology 2 A&P 264 4
    A&P 265* may be taken 3rd semester if arranged 4
    total 8
    Chemistry 1 Chem 101 4
    Math 1 Math 108 or higher 3
    English 1 Eng 111 3
    Communication 1 Comm 101 or 150 3
    Psychology/Sociology 1 Psych 111 or 201
    Soc 111 or 112    		 3
    Paramedicine 1 PARA 181, 181L 6
    Minimum Total 11 38

    Take all these paramedic courses:
    PARA 181, 241, 242, 243, 250, 251, 260, 264, 270, 274, 278,  280, 285,287, 288, 291, 292, 298R

    Class schedule

    The Paramedic classes will be grouped into 3 segments. The first 2 segments will be 12 weeks in length, except for hospital clinical, which will run the entire 16 week semester. The 3rd and final segment will be 8 weeks in length. The final internship immediately follows this block of classes.

     
     
    Course Descriptions

    PARA 181 EMT-Basic (6:6:4)
    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PARA 181L - consent of instructor.
    Emergency Medical Technician training designed to qualify student to become ambulance attendants at the Basic Level upon passing the National Registry of Emergency Technicians - Basic written and practical exams. Class includes "hands on" training with practical evaluations of knowledge and skills.  (fall,winter)
    PARA 241 Professional Seminar (1:0:0)
    Prerequisite: Consent of supervising faculty members.
    Designed to offer credit in a specialty area where teaching, administrative or organizational experiences are provided for individual students in the area of Paramedicine. Includes local ambulance experience scheduling and doctors' seminars. (Summer, Winter)
    PARA 242 Preparatory (1:0:0)
    Prerequisite: Consent of supervising faculty members.
    Designed to offer credit in a specialty area where teaching, administrative or organizational experiences are provided for individual students in the area of Paramedicine. Includes local ambulance experience scheduling and doctors' seminars. (Fall, Summer)
    PARA 243 Provident Living (1:0:0)
    Prerequisite: Consent of supervising faculty members.
    Designed to offer credit in a specialty area where teaching, administrative or organizational experiences are provided for individual students in the area of Paramedicine. Includes local ambulance experience scheduling and doctors' seminars. (Summer, Winter)

    PARA 250 Assessment Based Management I (1:0:4)
    Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in PARA 260. Permission only. Four lab hours per week.
    Ambulance scenarios with assessment based management for trauma and medical patients. Situations move from field to ambulance to Emergency Department. Emphasis is on working with a partner and aggressive treatment and transport. (
    PARA 251 Assessment Based Management II (1:0:4)
    Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in PARA 278. Permission only. Four lab hours per week.
    Ambulance scenarios with assessment based management for trauma and medical patients - adults, pediatric, & geriatric. Situations move from field to ambulance to Emergency Department. Emphasis is on team leader experience, scene control, use of personnel, aggressive treatment and transport.
    PARA 252 Advanced EMT&Paramedic Review (2:0:0)
    Fee: $100.00
    Prerequisite: Concurrent certification as a Basic EMT and course completion for EMT-I or EMT-P. Permission only . 48 hours-time arranged.
    Refresher and preparation for National Registry Paramedic or Intermediate Exams. (Winter, Summer, Fall)
    PARA 260 Preparatory (4:4:8)
    Prerequisite: BIO 264, BIO 265, Chem 101, Math 108 (or higher), Eng 111  
    Preparatory fundamentals to include: EMS Systems, Roles & Responsibilities, Well Being, Injury & Illness Prevention, Medical & Legal Issues, Ethics, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Venous Access, Medication Administration, Therapeutic Communications, Documentation, Life Span Development, Patient Assessment. Paramedic training in field and hospital pharmacology, medication administration, Intravenous and Fluid Therapy, Endotracheal, Digital, Transilluminated Intubation, Needle and Surgical Cirocothyrotomy, Patient Assessment and Management - Trauma and Cardiac, Advanced Cardiac Life Support practice.
    (Winter, Summer)
    PARA 264 Airway/Respiratory I (1:1:0)
    Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in PARA 260. Permission only.
    Airway anatomy, physiology and management to include endotracheal intubation, combitube, LMA, PTL, EOA, EGTA tracheal suctioning, extubation, respiratory diseases and disorders with pharmacological management.
    (Winter/Summer)
    PARA 270 Special Considerations (3:3:2)
    Prerequisite: PARA 260. Permission Only
    Assessment and management of neonate, pediatric, geriatric, special patients, challenged patients, and abused and assaulted patients. Includes: Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Certification preparation and Critical Care and Acute Interventions in the home care patient.
    (Summer, Fall)
    PARA 274 Trauma I (1:1:0)
    Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in PARA 260. Permission only.
    Presentation,discussion and testing of all aspects of traumatic injuries involving pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
    (Winter/Summer)
    PARA 278 Medical Emergencies(4:4:8)
    Fee:  $459.00
    Pathophysiology, assessment and management of patients with medical disorders and emergencies. Areas include: Neurology, Endocrinology, Allergies and Anaphylaxis, Gastroenterology, Renal/Urology, Toxicology, Hematology, Environmental Conditions, Infectious and Communicable Diseases, Behavioral/Psychiatric Disorders, Gynecology and Obstetrics. Lab practic in MEGA-CODES and patient care in Trauma, Cardiac and Medical Emergencies, Pediatric, and Geriatric.
    PARA 280 Cardiology I (3:3:0)
    Prerequisite: PARA 260. Permission only.
    Cardiovascular Anatomy, Pathophysiology, assessment and management of patients with cardiac related problems, ECG monitoring 1-3 lead, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, provider preparation. (Summer, Winter)
    PARA 285 EMS Operations I (1:1:2)
    Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in Para 260. Permission only.
    Mass Casualty Incident Command, HAZMAT Awareness, Search and Rescue Awareness. (Summer Only)
    PARA 287 Cardiology II (1:1:0)
    Prerequisite: Para 280. Permission only.
    Pathophysiology, assessment including 12 lead ECG evaluation and management of cardiac and respiratory emergencies. Includes etiology, signs and symptoms of compromise, clinical implications, treatment protocols, pharmacological & electrical interventions and termination of resuscitation, MEGA-CODE practice and patient assessment and management. (Summer, Fall)
    PARA 288 Differential Diagnosis (3:3:0)
    Prerequisite: 260, 278
    Critical Evaluation and Clinical Decision Making, Assessment and Management of Traumatic and Medical Emergencies, Differential Diagnosis.
    (Winter, Fall)
    PARA 291 Paramedic Hospital Clinical I (1:0:7)
    Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in PARA 260. Permission only.
    Hospital experience: Emergency Department, Operating Room,intubations, IV therapy, Labor and Delivery, Pediatrics, ICU/CUU, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, ECG, Post Anesthesia Recovery, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Floor, Geriatrics, Central Supply/ Pharmacy, Rehabilitation and Behavioral Health. Must be taken for a minimum of 420 hospital hours. (May be taken more than one semester) (Winter, Summer)
    PARA 292 Paramedic Hospital Clinical II (1:0:7)
    Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in Para 278. Permission only.
    Hospital experience: Emergency Department, Operating Room, intubations, IV therapy, Labor and Delivery, Pediatrics, ICU/CCU, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, ECG, Post Anesthesia Recovery, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Floor, Geriatrics, Central Supply/Pharmacy, Rehabilitation and Behavioral Health. Must be taken for a minimum of 420 hospital hours. (May be taken more than one semester)
    PARA 298R Paramedic Ambulance Internship (1-6:0:0)
    Prerequisite: PARA 241, 242, 243, 250, 251, 260, 264, 265, 270, 274, 275, 278, 280, 285, 286, 287, 288, 291, 292, 293. Paramedic majors only.
    Preceptor Internship with 911 ambulance services. Must be approved by the Paramedic Program Committee (480 hours minimum with 100 ALS calls). (Winter, Summer, Fall)