EMSE1161 — Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care II
EMSE 1161 - Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care II EMSE 1161 - Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care II Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab 8 Course Description: This course builds upon EMS 1160 and presents concepts and skills for assessing and managing the out-of-hospital cardiac patient. Emphasis will be placed upon recognition, interpretation and management of EKG rhythms, and cardiac arrest management with the use of pacemakers, defibrillators, and medications. A practicum, with occupational experiences in a cardiac cath lab, coronary care unit, and emergency departments, will provide the student with an opportunity to provide paramedic-level interventions. Obtaining ACLS Provider certification is a component of this course. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. This course requires Minnesota Human Services and National background studies with no restrictions; current state EMT certification; current AHA BLS Provider certification; required immunizations; current healthcare insurance. MnTC Goals None Major Content Cardiac Arrhythmias Assessment and management Supraventricular Ventricular Bundle branch abnormalities Tachycardias Other EKG anomalies Bundle blocks Patient Assessment & Management Anatomy and physiology Pathophysiology Epidemiology Health screening Standing operating procedures Assess patients of all ages Manage patient care - both medical and trauma Participate in care of patient Participate under supervision of preceptor and/or
Prerequisites: EMSE1160