Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
FRTI-0035
Organization:
Fire and Rescue Training Institute, University of Missouri
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
59 weeks (1276 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 46 Emergency Medical Services, Health, or Health Science
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to cover all emergency medical concepts and techniques currently considered to be within the responsibilities of the Paramedic (EMT-P) providing emergency care in a pre-hospital setting as set forth by the Unit of Emergency Medical Services of the State of Missouri. This program meets or exceeds course requirements established by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Missouri Unit of Emergency Medical Services. The education program will also cover topics related to the future trends and care methodologies in emergency medicine.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrated an awareness of abilities and limitations
  • Have the capacity to make rational patient care decisions under stress
  • Assign priorities to emergency treatment for the designated medical command authority
  • Record and communicate pertinent data to the designated medical control, including the recognition of presenting conditions, initiation of appropriate treatment, and assessment of the response of the patient to that treatment, modifying medical therapy as directed
  • Direct and coordinate the transport of the patient by selecting the best available method(s) in conjunction with medical command authority
  • Have the ability to relate to people
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Recognize a medical emergency, assess the situation, manage emergency medical care, and coordinate efforts with those agencies that may be involved in the care and transportation of the patient
  • Meet the needs of the patient's family and significant others to decrease their state of anxiety
  • Exercise personal judgement in cases where medical direction is interrupted by communication failure, or in cases of immediate life-threatening conditions and provide such emergency medical care as has been specifically authorized in advance
  • Record, in writing or by data entry, the details related to the patient's emergency medical care and the incident
  • As well as direct the maintenance and preparation of emergency medical care equipment and supplies

General Topics:

  • An introduction to emergency medical services
  • The human body
  • Pharmacology
  • Assessment
  • Medical emergencies
  • Special populations
  • Trauma
  • Special operations and environmental awareness
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials