EMPT 1120 Paramedicine I (3 Lec; 3 Cr) At the completion of this course, the paramedicine student will understand the roles and responsibilities of a Paramedic within an EMS system, apply the basic concepts of development, pathophysiology and pharmacology to assessment and management of emergency patients, and communicate effectively with patients. Additionally the paramedicine student will be able to take proper history and perform comprehensive physical exam on any patient, communicate the findings to others, integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and understand how to implement the treatment plan for the trauma patient and safely manage the scene of an emergency. Prerequisites: Current EMT-B license or certification and instructor approval
EMPT 1125 Technical Elective I (from list) (1 Lec; 1 Cr) This course will prepare the paramedic student to operate an Emergency Care Vehicle within the rules established by the Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board. Prerequisite: Current EMT-Basic Certification
EMPT 1220 Paramedicine Skills I (3 Lab; 3 Cr) After completing this course the paramedic student will be able to apply the basic concepts of development, pathophysiology and pharmacology to assessment and management of emergency patients, be able to properly administer medications, and communicate effectively with patients, will be able to establish and/or maintain a patient airway, oxygenate, and ventilate a patient, will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the trauma patient, and communicate the findings to others, will be able to safely manage the scene of an emergency. Prerequisite: EMPT 1120
EMPT 1225 Pharmacology (2 Lec; 2 Cr) This course is an introduction to pharmacological interventions commonly used in the Prehospital environment. It covers pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of medications, administration routes, techniques and dosage calculations. Major categories of medications such as antiarrythmics, analgesics, catecholamines, etc. will be introduced along with specific medications in each group. Prerequisite: Paramedicine 1
EMPT 1300 Technical Elective II (from list) (2 Lec; 2 Cr) This course is designed to introduce the student to Special Pre-hospital Environmental difficulties found in SW & SC Minnesota. This course will also discuss Bio-terrorism as it relates to Nuclear, Chemical and Biological situations the paramedic may face in the field. Prerequisites: EMTP 1120, EMPT 1220, EMPT 1300
EMPT 1420 Paramedicine II (3 Lec; 3 Cr) At the completion of this course, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with respiratory problems and/or cardiovascular disease. Prerequisites: EMTP 1220, EMPT 1220, EMPT 1300; Corequisite: EMTP 1500
EMPT 1520 Paramedicine Skills II (3 Lab; 3 Cr) Skills covered include the basic and advanced skills required to properly manage respiratory and cardiac patients in the Prehospital environment. These skills include, but are not limited to, respiratory assessment, cardiac assessment, defibrillation, cardioversion, vedication administration, cardiac rhythm interpretation and 12 lead monitoring. Prerequisites: EMPT 1120, EMPT 1220, and EMPT 1300; Corequisite: EMPT 1420
EMPT 1600 Critical Care Clinical (2 Lab; 2 Cr) This course covers clinical areas to include, but not limited to, medical, cardiac, and surgical intensive care units, emergency department, and telemetry. Prerequisites: EMTP 1400 and EMTP 1500
EMPT 1700 Support Services Clinical (2 Lab; 2 Cr) This course covers clinical areas that may include, but are not limited to, intubation, IV therapy, first response, dispatch, and respiratory therapy. Prerequisites: EMTP 1400 and EMTP 1500
EMPT 1800 ALS (Advanced Life Support) Ambulance Clinical (4 Lab; 4 Cr) This course is designed to introduce the paramedic student to an Advanced Life Support ambulance service. The student will become familiar with the operations, procedures and care provided by the Paramedic in the filed. The student will be involved with BLS and ALS patient care and treatment provided under the supervision of a staff Paramedic. Prerequisites: EMTP 1400 and EMTP 1500
EMPT 2020 Paramedicine III (4 Lec; 4 Cr) At the completion of this course, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with a neurological problem, endocrine problem, an allergic or anaphylactic reaction, a gastroenterologic problem, a renal or urologic problem, a toxic exposure, an environmentally induced or exacerbated medical or traumatic condition, with infectious and communicable diseases, with behavioral emergencies, experiencing a gynecological emergency, experiencing normal or abnormal labor. Prerequisites: EMTP 1600, EMTP 1700 and EMTP 1800
EMPT 2120 Hazardous Materials (1 Lec; 1 Cr) This course covers hazardous materials scene management for EMS personnel. Topics include identifying hazardous materials, scene safety, scene management, decontamination and scene access among others. Prerequisites: Current EMT-B licensure/certification
EMPT 2220 Paramedicine IV (3 Lec; 3 Cr) This course will introduce the paramedic student into the operations and management of an Advanced Life Support Ambulance service. It will additionally discuss certain types of Rescue Operations which will be necessary for successful patient outcomes in the Pre-hospital environment. Prerequisites: EMPT 2020
EMPT 2300 ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Provider (1 Lec; 1 Cr) This course will result in the certification of Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider from the American Heart Association. It covers all of the aspects of treating cardiac patients at the advanced level to include basic and advanced airway control, cardiac rhythm interpretation, medication administration, and post resuscitation management. Prerequisites: Current CPR-Experienced Health Care Provider certification, current RN, Paramedic, or Paramedicine, Cardiovascular Tech, or Respiratory Care student, and have the approval of the instructor
EMPT 2320 BTLS/PHTLS (Basic Trauma Life Support/Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support) Advanced (1 Lec; 1 Cr)
This course will provide certification as a Advanced Trauma Life Support Provider. It will cover areas such as Kinematics, various injury pathologies and mechanisms, and trauma patient management priorities.
Prerequisites: Current EMT-Intermediate, or EMTP 1420 and EMTP 1520, and instructor approval
EMPT 2340 PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) Provider (1 Lec; 1 Cr) This course follows the course standards of the American Heart Association for PALS. The course leads to certification as a PALS provider upon successful completion. Prerequisites: Current CPR-Experienced Health Care Provider certification, RN, Paramedic, Respiratory Care Therapist; or current second year Paramedic student, and approval of the instructor
EMPT 2360 NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Provider Course (1 Lec; 1 Cr) This course will result in the certification from the American Heart association for NRP. The course leads to awarding of a certification upon successful completion of the class. Prerequisites: Current CPR-Experienced Health Care Provider certification, RN, Paramedic, Respiratory Care Therapist; or current second year Paramedic student, and approval of the instructor
EMPT 2380 AMLS (Advanced Medical Life Support) Provider Course This course follows the course standards of the American Heart Association for PALS and NRP. The course leads to the awarding of certificates of successful completion. Prerequisites: Current CPR-Health Care Provider certification, equivalent experience/education as a current RN, Paramedic, Respiratory Care Therapist or current second year NTC health career student, and approval of the instructor
EMPT 2400 Emergency Room Clinical (3 Lab; 3 Cr) This course covers the operations of the Emergency Department of an acute care hospital. The paramedic student utilizes all of the knowledge and skills learned to this point to provide patient care in this setting under the supervision of a RN and/or physician. Prerequisites: Instructor permission
EMPT 2500 Acute Care Clinical (3 Lab; 3 Cr) This course includes clinical rotation through labor and delivery, pediatrics, and psychiatry. The paramedic student utilizes all the knowledge and skills learned to this point to provide patient care in this setting under the supervision of appropriate staff. Prerequisites: Instructor permission
EMPT 2600 Paramedic Internship (8 Lab; 8 Cr) This course covers the application of advanced level skills and knowledge in the evaluation and care of the Prehospital patient. The Paramedic student will be involved in providing patient care as a team member and as a team leader under the direct supervision of a staff Paramedic along with all the typical “follow-up” procedures prior to and after a response. Prerequisite: Instructor permission