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EMS Anatomy and Physiology (5 credit hours)
Anatomy and Physiology, along with basic chemistry and biochemistry with special emphasis aimed at cellular application to all body systems and structures. The class provides the student with knowledge of normal body development, structure and function. The fundamental mechanisms of human physiology is explored to provide the basis from which an understanding of normal bodily function can be acquired and pathophysiology can be better understood. For a detailed description of the class objectives, click here.
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Pre-Hospital Care (3 credit hours)
Information presented in this class includes EMS as a system concept, the MICT's role as a healthcare professional, ethics, stress management, illness and injury prevention, communications, and specific roles and responsibilities of the MICT. Legal aspects of pre-hospital medicine and legislation will be introduced. Advanced patient assessment is thoroughly discussed and correlated to knowledge acquired during the Anatomy and Physiology class. Advanced airway management is thoroughly explored and correlated to knowledge acquired during the Anatomy and Physiology class. This class provides instruction in both basic and advanced airway management techniques. Emphasis is placed on proper ventilation and cellular respiration as a basis for continued life. Both didactic and psychomotor skills training are used during the class. For a detailed description of the class objectives, click here.
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Electrocardiography (3 credit hours)
This class provides the student basic cardiology and electrocardiography, with an emphasis placed on the pre-hospital setting. Electrophysiology will be reviewed, along with the electrical conduction system of the heart and normal impulse generation. Disease processes of the myocardium shall be introduced to the student. The primary role of the class shall be proficiency in the interpretation of the standard limb lead ECG tracing, to include normal parameters, and dysrhythmias originating in the SA node, AV node and ventricular tissues. Heart blocks, pre-excitation syndromes and internal pacemakers will be discussed. The student will be become proficient in reading twelve lead electrocardiograms. For a detailed description of the class objectives, click here.
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Pre-Hospital Pharmacology (4 credit hours)
The physiological effects and clinical use of pharmacological agents utilized in pre-hospital emergency medicine shall be presented. Medications that are used primarily in emergency situations will be stressed. Legislation which concerns pharmacology shall be presented. The class will provide the student with knowledge of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and the following information on the pertinent medications: trade and generic names, class, pharmacological actions, uses, adult doses, side effects, contraindications, plasma half-life, excretion, methods of administration, antidotes, precautions, and the pediatric and neonatal doses. Circulatory access, medication administration and advanced resuscitation methodologies are introduced in this class through lecture and psychomotor skills practice. For a detailed description of the class objectives, click here.
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Medical Emergencies (4 credit hours)
Medical emergencies most often encountered by MICTs will be thoroughly presented in this class. Information will center on the pathophysiology of the disease processes and correlated to likely signs and symptoms. Students will become skilled at disease recognition and advanced treatment interventions. Content shall be provided through presentations and psychomotor skills practice. For a detailed description of the class objectives, click here.
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Traumatology (3 credit hours)
Emergency situations, and the pathophysiology involved, which result from external mechanisms will be thoroughly explored. This class will provide the student with advanced assessment, recognition and management capabilities. Fractures, soft tissue injuries, and blunt and penetrating trauma to all body regions will be discussed. Kinematics and the anticipated injury pattern will be discussed. Psychomotor skills will be introduced, reinforced and practiced. For a detailed description of the class objectives, click here.
Clinical Medicine (2 credit hours) image
Ambulance operations, EMS logistics, MCI procedures, rescue, crime scene management and HAZMAT procedures will be presented in didactic and psychomotor skills practice. Orientation to the hospital clinical areas shall be provided. This class further prepares the student for hospital clinical rotations. Practical skills sessions cover sterile technique, gowning and gloving, and other related skills used in the hospital setting. For a detailed description of the class objectives, click here.
Hospital Clinicals (13 credit hours)
Students will be scheduled to perform in the hospital environment, psychiatric facilities and physicians' offices 4-5 times a week at 8-12 hours each session. This class will require 11-12 weeks, depending upon hospital scheduling requirements. Nursing and other specialty units will be utilized, to include: Intensive Care Units, Operating and post-anesthesia recovery room, Emergency Departments, Labor and Delivery Rooms, Pediatric Units, Psychiatric Unit, Diagnostic Imaging Services, Endoscopy lab and Respiratory Therapy. Practical application of previously mastered material will be stressed, to include: patient assessment, venipuncture, image
IV therapy, ECG interpretation, defibrillation, airway management, and pharmacological intervention. All direct patient care is under the direct supervision of nurses, physicians, and MICT clinical coordinators. Experience with body substance isolation, aseptic technique, childbirth, bandaging, immobilization, hemorrhage control, and other related procedures will be discussed and practiced. Students are required to write 3 case study presentations during this course. Students will continue attending classes according to the course schedule. For a detailed description of the class objectives, click here.
Field Internship (16 credit hours) image
The student will be scheduled to perform in the pre-hospital environment with an organization which provides advanced life support ambulance treatment and transportation (Type I license with the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Service). Students will perform under the direct supervision of Kansas Certified MICTs for a total of 500-750 hours, depending upon the students' needs and abilities. Emphasis will be placed on the proper performance of all pre-hospital patient care and clinical decision-making abilities. Students are required to prepare a research paper which covers pertinent EMS topics and has instructor approval. For a detailed description of the class objectives, click here.
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Advanced EMS Care (1 credit hour)
This course prepares the student for the National Registry examination and concludes with a final written and practical examination provided by instructors not associated with Cowley College. For a detailed description of the class objectives, click here.
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