ICP 1000 Introduction to Paramedicine
Course Information
| Course Number | ICP 1000 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Introduction to Paramedicine |
| Description | The Paramedic has a variety of duties. This course demonstrates the difference between the various levels of the Emergency Medical Technician and the responsibilities that accompany each level of training. It also includes introductory topics that the individual must understand in order to function as a paramedic. Such topics include medical/legal issues, communications, stress, system structure, lifting mechanics, medical terminology, infection control, etc. |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 48 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 Credits, 32 Hours |
| Lab | 1 Credit, 16 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: Admission into the Paramedic Program. All Classes must be taken in sequence.
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility - Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage in the social responsibilities expected of a community member.
Course Competencies
- List roles and responsibilities within an EMS system, and demonstrate how these roles and responsibilities differ from other levels of providers.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of personal wellness in EMS and serve as a healthy role model for peers.
- Integrate the implementation of primary injury prevention activities as an effective way to reduce death, disabilities and health care costs.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the legal issues that impact decisions made in the out-of-hospital environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role that ethics plays in decision making in the out-of-hospital environment.
- Integrate the principles of therapeutic communication to effectively communicate with any patient while providing care.
- Use the appropriate techniques to obtain a medical history from a patient.
- Integrate the principles of history taking and techniques of physical exam to perform a patient assessment.
- Apply a process of clinical decision making to use the assessment findings to help form a field impression.
- Demonstrate the ability to follow an accepted format for dissemination of patient information in verbal form, either in person or over the radio.
- Effectively document the essential elements of patient assessment, care and transport.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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