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  • EMTP 102: Trauma Assessment and Management

    5.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to recognize the mechanisms of injury, trauma systems, patient assessment and emergency care. The course will also cover, in detail, the importance of length of time that elapses between the incident and definitive care. Additionally, the course addresses the major roles in death reduction in three periods of trauma: through community education, scene interventions, and rapid response. Trauma systems, appreciation of comprehensive trauma systems, blunt trauma, and penetrating trauma will be thoroughly discussed. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the incidence and scope of traumatic injuries and deaths; Identify the role of each component of the trauma system; Predict injury patterns based upon knowledge of the laws of physics related to forces involved in trauma; Describe the injury patterns that should be suspected when injury occurs from blunt trauma; Describe the role of restraints in injury prevention and the injury patterns; Discuss how an organ's motion may contribute to injury in each body region depending on the forces applied; Identify selected injury patterns associated with motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) collisions; Describe injury patterns associated with pedestrian collisions; Identify injury patterns associated with sports injuries, blast injuries and vertical falls; Describe factors that influence tissue damage related to penetrating injuries; Attain certification in Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support. Prerequisite:    EMTP 101 and Up to Date Emergency Medical Technician and CPR Provider Certification
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  • EMTP 103: Cardiology

    4.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course is designed to prepare the paramedic student to manage numerous types of cardiology emergencies. Topics including the etiology and epidemiology of cardiopulmonary diseases and conditions will be discussed as well as the means of identifying and describing the function of cardiopulmonary system. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify the risk factors and prevention education of cardiovascular disease processes; Distinguish pathophysiology of respiratory emergencies related to ventilation, diffusion, and perfusion; Assess causes, complications, and conditions of the cardiopulmonary system; Describe the anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system; Identify the electrophysiology of the cardiac system; Describe cardiovascular disease processes; Distinguish among varied techniques in managing cardiac and pulmonary emergencies; Apply emergency intervention on patients suffering from cardiopulmonary conditions; Attain certification in Advance Cardiac Life Support. Prerequisite:    EMTP 101 (Grade of C or Higher), EMTP 102*, EMTP 104*, EMTP 105*, and Up to Date Emergency Medical Technician and CPR Provider Certification (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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  • EMTP 104: Medical Assessment and Management

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course is designed to prepare the paramedic student to manage numerous types of medical emergencies. This course will provide the student with information necessary to effectively perform in medical emergency situations pertaining to neurology, hematology, endocrinology, allergy, anaphylaxis, gastroenterology, urology and toxicology. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe anatomy and physiology of the nervous system; Identify disorders of the nervous, endocrine, and gastro-urinary systems; Identify neurological disorders; Describe causative agents and the pathophysiology of ingested poisons; Assess acute abdominal pain; Specify disorders of the endocrine system; Describe the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine glands that assist the body in the maintenance of homeostasis; Describe the antigen antibody response; Describe signs and symptoms and management of allergic reactions; Describe signs and symptoms, complications, and pre-hospital management of gastrointestinal disorders; Distinguish between poisoning by ingestion, inhalation, and injection; Recognize conditions relating to drug and alcohol abuse; Identify key structures and normal functions of the urinary system; Describe detailed pathophysiology and assessment of urinary system disorders; Identify abdominal and genitourinary disorders, acute abdominal pain and systemic illnesses; Apply management and treatment priorities for toxic syndromes; Discuss the pathophysiology of blood and hematological disorders; Apply the theory of thermoregulation to various patient presentations. Prerequisite:    EMTP 101 (Grade of C or Higher), EMTP 102* (Grade of C or Higher), EMTP 103* (Grade of C or Higher), EMTP 105* (Grade of C or Higher), and Up to Date Emergency Medical Technician and CPR Provider Certification (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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  • EMTP 105: Clinical Rotations I

    2.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course is an incorporation of the skills and practices that each student will need to accomplish during the in hospital clinical sessions. The clinical document required by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) outlines the specific encounters with the patient that each student must successfully achieve during clinical and hospital sessions. In addition, topics such as intravenous medications bolus through intravenous line, communicating, relaying patient information, and trauma including hospital procedures will be covered. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Perform a comprehensive identification, assessment and management of a variety of advanced life support patients in the in-hospital setting; Demonstrate knowledge of communication systems for reporting patient care and interventions; Demonstrate appropriate patient communication techniques; Document all patient assessments and advanced life support interventions accurately for patients in a variety of in-patient and out-patient clinical settings; Demonstrate appropriate assessment, communications and management for pediatric patients; Demonstrate appropriate assessment, communications and management for psychiatric patients; Demonstrate appropriate assessment, communications and management for trauma patients; Demonstrate appropriate assessment, communications and management for intensive care unit and intermediate care patients. Prerequisite:    EMTP 101 (Grade of C or Higher)
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  • EMTP 200: Summative Field Clinical

    8.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    Summative Field Clinical is a Capstone course. Students will enroll in this course only after demonstrating skill and knowledge in the didactic and laboratory components of the program. Students will perform and manage an effective assessment of the patient. The student will learn the appropriate procedures to gather evaluate and synthesize information as well as make appropriate decisions based on that information and be able to take the necessary action for patient care. The student will be expected to achieve proficiency by performing these skills on actual patients in a clinical setting. Integrating pathophysiological principles, physical examination findings, formulating a field impression and implementing treatment for the patient with common complaints will be practiced during this time. Alternative learning experiences (simulations, programmed patient scenarios, etc.) will be available as needed. Proficiency in performing all steps and procedures safely and properly will be thoroughly evaluated. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate and discuss how assessment-based management contributes to effective patient and scene assessment; Demonstrate and describe factors that affect assessment and decision making in the pre-hospital setting; Demonstrate the proper application and performance of basic life support skills; Demonstrate safe practices in the pre-hospital environment; Recognize the need of advanced life support interventions; Outline effective techniques for scene and patient assessment and choreography of patient assessment and personnel management; Identify and utilize essential take-in equipment for general and selected patient situations; Outline strategies that promote an effective patient encounter; Describe techniques that permit efficient and accurate presentation of the patient; Demonstrate the ability to serve as a team leader in a variety of pre-hospital emergency responses; Demonstrate proper performance of advanced life support procedures and skills; Apply the appropriate advanced life support skills in an emergency situation. Prerequisite:    Up to Date Emergency Medical Technician and CPR Provider Certification, EMTP 102, EMTP 103, EMTP 104, EMTP 105, EMTP 201*, and EMTP 205* (All Require Grade of C or Higher) (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently) Corequisite:    EMTP 102, EMTP 103, EMTP 104
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  • EMTP 201: Operations and Special Patient Populations

    4.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course is designed to provide the student with information necessary to effectively perform in specific medical emergency situations. Infectious diseases, disease transmission pathways, behavioral and psychiatric illnesses, obstetrical and gynecological emergencies and rescue operations will be covered. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Distinguish among the recognition, transmission, and pathophysiology of infectious diseases; Discuss the paramedic's role in the prevention of disease transmission; Discuss the critical principles of behavior emergencies; Identify potential causes of behavioral and psychiatric illnesses; Distinguish varied methods of approaching violent and non-violent patients (adult or child); Describe the physiology of menstruation and ovulation; Describe the structure and function of processes during pregnancy; Describe detailed assessment and management of obstetrical and gynecological emergencies; Discussion and demonstration of rescue operations; Attain certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Prerequisite:    EMTP 102 (Grade of C or Higher), EMTP 103 (Grade of C or Higher), EMTP 104 (Grade of C or Higher), EMTP 200* (Grade of C or Higher), and EMTP 205* (Grade of C or Higher) (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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  • EMTP 205: Clinical Rotations II

    2.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course addresses skills and practices each student needs to successfully complete during the in-hospital clinical sessions. The clinical document required by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) outlines the specific encounters with the patient that each student must successfully achieve during clinical and hospital sessions. In addition, topics such as intravenous medication bolus through intravenous line, communicating, relaying patient information, and trauma will be experienced, as well as numerous in hospital miscellaneous procedures. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Perform a comprehensive identification, assessment and management of a variety of advanced life support patients in the in-hospital; Demonstrate knowledge of communication systems for reporting patient care and interventions; Demonstrate appropriate patient communication techniques; Document all patient assessments and advanced life support interventions accurately for patients in a variety of in-patient and out-patient clinical settings; Demonstrate appropriate assessment, communications and management for pediatric patients; Demonstrate appropriate assessment, communications and management for maternity patients; Demonstrate appropriate assessment, communications and management for labor and delivery patients; Demonstrate appropriate assessment, communications and management for burn patients. Prerequisite:    EMTP 102 (Grade of C or Higher), EMTP 103 (Grade of C or Higher), EMTP 104 (Grade of C or Higher), EMTP 105 (Grade of C or Higher), EMTP 200* (Grade of C or Higher), and EMTP 201* (Grade of C or Higher) (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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  • ENG 050: Developmental English

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course is intended to prepare students for college-level writing by using a multi-step approach and providing a comprehensive review of grammar. Students will move from paragraph to essay writing while developing basic research skills. Students will develop their critical thinking skills through reading and writing. . Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate critical thinking and writing in various rhetorical situations; Demonstrate awareness of the rhetorical situation by making appropriate choices for a given writing task; Craft a thesis that can be supported with evidence in the body and conclusion; Demonstrate that writing is a process; Apply formal conventions of written American English with respect to grammar, mechanics, and punctuation; Provide critical assessment of college-appropriate texts; Synthesize basic research skills. Prerequisite:    ESL 044 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores
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  • ENG 099: ALP English

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    ENG 099 provides individualized instruction and regular practice in writing essays for college audiences and critically reading and understanding college-level texts. Specific attention will be paid to effective reading strategies and a recursive understanding of the writing process. This course is part of DCCC's Accelerated Learning Program, which enables students to complete developmental coursework in English while simultaneously enrolling in ENG 100. This program enables students to develop their skills quickly and to complete their college English requirements faster than with the typical sequential approach to these classes. Students wishing to enroll in college level courses with ENG 099, have the option to enroll in any of the following courses: HIS 110, HIS 120, HIS 150, HIS 160, HUM 160, SOC 110 or SOC 120. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Practice effective writing strategies for all steps of the writing process, including invention, planning, drafting, revising, and editing; Write for various contexts with an awareness of audience; Write thesis-driven essays that are clearly organized and developed with appropriate evidence; Demonstrate critical reading skills by annotating, analyzing, and thoughtfully responding to a variety of challenging texts; Demonstrate critical reading, thinking, and writing in various rhetorical situations and make appropriate rhetorical choices for given writing tasks; Demonstrate proficient comprehension of and a critical assessment of college-appropriate texts using strategic and critical reading; Practice basic research skills such as developing a research question, accessing reliable sources, and evaluating content; Manage commonly experienced obstacles to effective writing, such as procrastination and writing-related anxiety; Demonstrate intellectual engagement through regular, punctual attendance and active, in-class participation. Prerequisite:    Appropriate Placement Test Scores and ENG 099 Taken Concurently with Corresponding Section of ENG 100
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  • ENG 100: English Composition I

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course reviews the principles of composition, including rhetoric, grammar and usage. It emphasizes critical thinking, the recursive nature of writing, the writing of analytical essays, and the application of information literacy skills. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Apply college-level critical thinking and writing in various rhetorical situations; Compose original, thesis-based essays with cogent, well-supported evidence; Use appropriate rhetorical techniques for a specific writing task; Demonstrate organizational skills in constructing an essay with an introduction, conclusion, and transitions; Explore and evaluate appropriate academic databases to find credible primary and secondary sources; Synthesize appropriate sources to produce a research paper with accurate documentation; Employ prewriting, drafting, and revision strategies; Apply formal conventions of standard English with respect to grammar, mechanics, and punctuation. Prerequisite:    (ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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