EMSA 2620 - Paramedic Lecture 4 Credit Hours: 3.00 Prerequisites: EMSA 2560 with grade C or better
(formerly EMTC 2620)
12-lead EKG and Advanced Cardiac Life Support for the Paramedic.
Location: Center Campus
Contact Hours: 3 Billable Contact Hours: 3 OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will define coronary artery disease as it pertains to the patient presentation and management.
Objectives: The student will:
- Define Coronary Artery Disease and the mechanisms that precipitate angina and the Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS).
- Be able to assess the patient for significant risk factors for Angina and ACS.
- Identify significant findings in the patient with typical, atypical presentations as well as those with an anginal equivalent.
- Provide correct treatment for the cardiac patient.
Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to incorporate 12‐lead EKG into the management of the cardiac or suspected cardiac patient.
Objectives: The student will:
- Interpret the lead placement for the chest, limb, and augmented leads as well as interpret their output.
- Describe that the primary function of the 12‐lead EKG is to detect ischemia or myocardial cell damage.
- Identify abnormalities in the cardiac cycle that may suggest ischemia or myocardial cell damage.
- Identify cardiac abnormalities that may mask or mimic a myocardial infarction.
- Be able to perform an appropriate cardiac assessment, prioritize the use of the 12 lead EKG, treat, and make appropriate transport decisions.
Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to acquire certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Objectives: The student will:
- Demonstrate a proficiency in managing the critical cardiac patient and the patient in cardiac or respiratory arrest.
- Correctly identify several critical cardiac dysrythmias.
- Be able to apply current ACLS standards in a psychomotor examination.
- Be able to apply current ACLS standards in a written examination.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)
- 1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
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- 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
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- The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
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- 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
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- The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.
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COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE Module 1: The 12‐Lead EKG
Module 2: Preparation for and the administration of pseudo‐licensing examinations
Module 3: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Primary Faculty Armstrong, David Secondary Faculty Associate Dean Lopez, Michael Dean Mirijanian, Narine
Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
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