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DRAFT February 14, 2012 EMS 241 PARAMEDIC CARDIOLOGY Plan of Instruction Effective Date: No later than fall, 2012 Version Number: 2012-1 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces the cardiovascular system, cardiovascular electrophysiology, and electrocardiographic monitoring. This course further relates pathophysiology and assessment findings to the formulation of field impressions and implementation of treatment plans for specific cardiovascular conditions. Content areas include: cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, cardiovascular electrophysiology, electrocardiographic monitoring, rhythm analysis, and pre-hospital 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring and interpretation, assessment of the cardiovascular patient, pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease and techniques of management including appropriate pharmacologic agents and electrical therapy. CONTACT/CREDIT HOURS Theory Credit Hours Lab Credit Hours Total Credit Hours Total Contact Hours 2 hours 1 hour 3 hours 4 hours NOTE: Theory credit hours are a 1:1 contact to credit ratio. Colleges may schedule practical lab hours as 3:1 or 2:1 contact to credit ratio. Clinical hours are 3:1 contact to credit ratio. (Ref Board Policy 705.01) Alabama Community College System Copyright© 2012 All Rights Reserved Paramedic Cardiac EMS 241 PREREQUISITE COURSES As determined by college. CO-REQUISITE COURSES As determined by PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES Perform assessment and management of cardiovascular disorders. Value the paramedic’s roles and responsibilities for providing emergency care. INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS Cognitive – Comprehend principles and concepts related to assessment and management of cardiovascular disorders. Psychomotor – Apply principles of assessment and treatment of cardiovascular disorders. Affective – Value the importance of adhering to policy and procedures related assessment and management of cardiovascular disorders. STUDENT OBJECTIVES Condition Statement: Unless otherwise indicated, evaluation of student’s attainment of objectives is based on knowledge gained from this course and previous related instruction. Specifications for this course are based on the current edition of the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards Paramedic Instructional Guidelines. ACCS Copyright© 2009 All Rights Reserved 2 Paramedic Cardiac EMS 241 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES MODULE A – CARDIOVASCULAR PATIENT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES A1.0 Perform assessment and management of cardiovascular disorders. PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES A1.1 Interpret various arrhythmias using multiple ECG technology including 3, 12, right side, and posterior leads. Samples of behavior Equipment setup Patient prep Applying leads Interpreting data A2.1 This competency is measured affectively. KSA Indicators 3 Value the paramedic’s roles A and responsibilities for providing emergency care. LEARNING OBJECTIVES A1.1.1 Identify anatomy, physiology, and electrophysiology components of the 2 cardiovascular system. A1.1.2 Identify specific rhythms from ECG data. 2 A1.1.3 Discuss how to perform a cardiovascular system assessment to include 3 primary survey, secondary survey, history, and physical. A1.1.4 Discuss the assessment, management, epidemiology, and 3 pathophysiology of various cardiovascular disorders. NOTE: See National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards Paramedic Instructional Guidelines for associated detailed outline content. MODULE A OUTLINE: Anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system Electrophysiology and ECG monitoring of the cardiovascular system Cardiovascular system assessment: Primary survey, secondary survey, history and physical Assessment and management, and epidemiology of: - Arrhythmia - Acute coronary syndrome - Acute myocardial infarction/angina - Heart failure - Non-traumatic cardiac tamponade - Hypertensive emergency - Cardiogenic shock - Cardiac arrest - Vascular disorders - Aortic aneurism/dissection - Thromboembolism - Congenital heart disease - Valvular heart disease - Coronary artery disease - Infectious diseases of the heart - Cardiomyopathy - Congenital abnormalities in age related variations A2.0 ACCS Copyright© 2009 All Rights Reserved 3 Paramedic Cardiac EMS 241 LEARNING OUTCOMES TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS The table below identifies the percentage of learning objectives for each module. Instructors should develop sufficient numbers of test items at the appropriate level of evaluation. Limited Knowledge and Proficiency 1 Moderate Knowledge and Proficiency 2 Advanced Knowledge and Proficiency 3 Superior Knowledge and Proficiency 4 Module A Indicator 1 2 3 4 A Learner’s Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Key Terms Description Identifies basic facts and terms about the subject or Limited competency. Knowledge Performs simple tasks associated with the competency. and Needs to be told or shown how to do most tasks. Proficiency Requires close supervision. Identifies relationship of basic facts and states general principles and can determine step-by-step procedures for Moderate doing the competency. Knowledge and Performs most parts of the competency. Needs help only Proficiency on hardest parts. Requires limited supervision. Analyzes facts and principles and draws conclusions about the subject to include why and when the competency must Advanced be done and why each step is needed. Can predict Knowledge outcomes. and Performs all parts of the competency. Needs only a spot Proficiency check of completed work. Requires little or no direct supervision. Superior Can evaluate conditions and make appropriate decisions Knowledge as related to resolving problems. and Performs competency quickly and accurately with no direct Proficiency supervision and is able to instruct and supervise others. The affective domain describes learning objectives that emphasize a feeling tone, an emotion, or a degree of acceptance or rejection. Affective objectives vary from simple attention to selected Affective phenomena to complex but internally consistent qualities Measurement of character and conscience. Affective objectives are often expressed as interests, attitudes, appreciations, values, and emotional sets or biases. 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