Maricopa Community Colleges  EMT273AD   20046-20055 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/22/04
EMT273AD 20046-20055 L+L 1 Credit(s) 1.25 Period(s)
Advanced Life Support Refresher Course: Part IV
Designed to meet requirements for EMT-Intermediate and EMT- Paramedic under guidelines of the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT), National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) as recognized by the Arizona Department of Health Services (A-DHS) Bureau of Emergency Services (B-EMS). Provides updated knowledge and skills related to the assessment and treatment of the neonatal and pediatric patient. Validates requisite knowledge, validates skills, reviews and informs students of new standards and technologies. Trains and educates out-of-state applicants in knowledge, procedures, medications, and skills specific to Arizona's system. Remediates students who have been unsuccessful three times on the certification examinations, and refreshes information for those who have expired certifications and desire re-entry into the EMS system. Prerequisites: EMT - Advanced Paramedic certification or EMT - Intermediate certification.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EMT273AD   20046-20055 Advanced Life Support Refresher Course: Part IV
1. Given a patient scenario, identify and relate proposed field interventions for patient with obstetrical emergencies. (I)
2. Given a patient scenario, identify and relate proposed field interventions for patient with neonatal and pediatric emergencies. (II)
3. Demonstrate 80 percent proficiency on a written examination and 80 percent accuracy of practical skills in selected EMS scenarios. (III)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
EMT273AD   20046-20055 Advanced Life Support Refresher Course: Part IV
    I. Obstetrical Emergencies
        A. Maternal assessment
        B. Delivery techniques
        C. Care of the newborn
        D. Ectopic pregnancy
        E. Infectious diseases
        F. Rape and abuse
        G. Communications and documentation
      II. Neonatal and Pediatric Emergencies
          A. Approach to the pediatric patient
          B. Related pathologies
          C. Techniques of management
          D. Communications and documentation
        III. Final Evaluation
            A. Written
            B. Skills
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