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Semester 1

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Program Overview:
Graduates of the Paramedic program will have the knowledge and skills needed to perform pre-hospital medical and trauma advanced life support. With hands-on experience, students will learn how to accurately assess a patient’s condition, operate a cardiac monitor, interpret EKGs, initiate intravenous solutions, and administer lifesaving medications. With the use of advanced patient simulators, students will learn and develop lifesaving skills such as surgical cricothyrotomy, needle thoracostomy, and endotracheal intubation.

This program follows the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and fulfills the prescribed requirements that are currently approved by the EMTP practice by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The Paramedic program prepares students to pass the National Registry of EMTs Paramedic certification examination and practice as Registered Paramedics.

Program prerequisites include a current American Heart Association BLS Provider certification and current Illinois EMT-B licensure. IECC currently offers the C414 EMT certificate program that prepares students for the EMT-B licensure exam.

Professional Licensure Information
This program of study prepares students to seek a professional licensure or certification in the state of Illinois and may not meet minimum requirements for other states. See the Professional Licensure Disclosure at www.iecc.edu/licensuredisclosure.

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This class explores the concepts and skills of the EMT- Paramedic necessary for fluid replacement therapy, ALS medications, advanced airway management procedures, ambulance operations, vehicle extrication and special rescue. Included is a discussion of EMS systems, workforce safety and wellness, public health, and career development. Student will explore occupation, history, and leadership skills. Assessment and management: accident scene, growth and development, and airway. Students will also identify medical, legal, and ethical issues. PREREQUISITE: Current EMT-Basic licensure and current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification.

This course Integrates assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment/ disposition plan for a patient with a medical complaint. Course also includes additional certifications including: ACLS, PALS, AMLS. PREREQUISITES: Current EMT-B licensure, current American Heart Association CPR Certification (BLS Provider), EPM 2204 or consent of program director.

This course provides an opportunity to apply clinical concepts, strategies, and skills in a supervised hospital clinical environment. This clinical experience allows the student to assess patients in the hospital clinical environment and practice a variety of skills in the following clinical settings: Emergency Department; Intensive Care Unit; Coronary Care Unit; and Surgical Department. Minimum patient contact types, skills, and age groups must be tracked. Students will participate in assigned clinical time each month and will include day, evening, night, and weekend shifts so that the student will receive education and experience that closely simulates actual prehospital care functions. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of EPM 2204.

This course includes the in-depth education, knowledge, and skills associated with the assessment and treatment of the trauma patient. Course also includes additional certifications including PHTLS. PREREQUISITE: Current EMT-B licensure, current American Heart Association CPR Certification (BLS Provider), EPM 2204, and EPM 2205 or consent of program director.

This course provides an opportunity to apply clinical concepts, strategies, and skills in a supervised hospital clinical environment. This clinical experience allows the student to assess patients in the hospital clinical environment and practice a variety of skills in the following clinical settings: Emergency Department; Intensive Care Unit; Coronary Care Unit; Surgical Department; Critical Care Unit; Pediatric Care Unit; Psychiatric/Behavioral Unit; and Obstetrical Unit. Minimum patient contact types, skills, and age groups must be tracked. Students will participate in assigned clinical time each month and will include day, evening, night, and weekend shifts so that the student will receive education and experience that closely simulates actual prehospital care functions. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of EPM 2205.

This course provides an opportunity to apply clinical concepts, strategies, and skills in a supervised field setting as a Paramedic intern. The field internship experience occurs after all core didactic, laboratory, and clinical experience has been successfully completed. This experience allows the student to assess and manage patients in the prehospital environment where the student progresses to the role of team leader. In addition, all required minimum patient contact types, skills, and age groups must be successfully completed by each student. PREREQUISITE: Current EMT-B licensure, current American Heart Association CPR Certification (BLS for Healthcare Providers), EPM 2204, EPM 2205, and EPM 2206, grade greater or equal to 80% for the Oral Examination at the end of EPM 2206, all clinical requirements and assessments completed, or consent of program director.

We recommend that you contact an advisor before enrolling in any degree, certificate, or transfer program to ensure all requirements are met including total hours associated with transfer courses.

This is a General Education or Elective course to be selected and therefore has no schedule link.