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the supervision of the program coordinator. A comprehensive
capstone project or legal research project will be required at the
conclusion of the course.
PLAS 2413 - Paralegal Internship 3/0 (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of all required PLAS courses or consent
of the program coordinator. This course is a culmination of all
previous PLAS courses and applies the paralegal skills learned
in class to use in a real-life setting. 240 hours of on-site time will
be required for three credit hours. The program coordinator will
make periodic visits to the site for observation and feedback from
the internship provider.
Paramedic
Students in the Paramedic Supervision and Emergency Medical
Technician programs are advised to consult the Code of
Campus Affairs and Regulations, section 11.4, Page 173.
This regulation concerns completion of all PMED and PEPC
courses in these curriculums with a grade of C or better.
PEPC 1308 - Emergency Medical Technician –
Intermediate I 8/0 (8)
Prerequisite: PMED 1017; successful completion of the state certification
exam for EMT-B; and proof of current CPR certification
at the “Health Care Provider” level. The student is introduced to
the roles of the EMT-Intermediate/Defibrillator and the paramedic
as well as the ethical and legal aspects of the Emergency Medical
Services system. Human anatomy and physiology are reviewed as
the student studies primary and secondary physical assessment. The
student is introduced to pharmacology and general drug groupings
as well as the calculation of drug dosages using the metric system.
The classification of specific drugs, their therapeutic effect, indications
and contraindications, side effects and correct dosages will
be studied. The student will learn to administer drugs through the
various routes. The student is taught how to use various radios and
telecommunication devices to communicate patient information to
hospitals. The student also will learn how to manage traumatic injuries
including those relating to fluids, shock, and trauma-related
respiratory and cardiac emergencies. Selected clinical experiences
will be provided to correlate with the course content.
PEPC 1318 - Emergency Medical Technician –
Intermediate II 8/0 (8)
Prerequisite: PEPC 1308 or concurrent enrollment. The anatomy
and physiology of the cardiovascular system will be studied, with
emphasis on the structure, function, and electrical conduction
system of the heart as well as the pathophysiology and emergency
management of cardiovascular and non-trauma-related respiratory
problems. The student also will study the electrocardiogram
(EKG) interpretation and treatment of various arrhythmias
and specific treatment techniques including EKG monitoring,
defibrillation, and cardioversion. A variety of common medical
emergencies and their management will be studied, including
those in the areas of obstetric and gynecologic, pediatric-neonatal,
psychiatric, behavioral, neurological, and environmental. The
student also will study infectious and communicable diseases.
PEPC 1324 - Emergency Medical Technician –
Intermediate III 0/8 (4)
Prerequisite: PEPC 1318 or concurrent enrollment. The clinical
rotation requirements for this course are designed to augment
each phase of classroom training. Each student will rotate
through specified patient care areas of the hospital, and will work
under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician
to master the practical skills of an EMT-Intermediate while in a
controlled environment. The student will spend clinical time in
the emergency department, obstetrical unit, medical intensive
care unit, surgical intensive care unit, pediatrics department,
psychiatric unit, and the morgue. Each student in this course
must have a physical exam, criminal background check without
any disqualifying convictions and a negative drug screen.
PEPC 1343 - Emergency Medical Technician
– Intermediate IV 0/6 (3)
Prerequisites: PEPC 1318 or concurrent enrollment. This course
is designed to provide the paramedic student with educational
experience in the field of an Advanced Life Support unit. The
student will be required to participate in a minimum number
of ALS calls with a system approved ALS agency. The student
will function under the supervision of an EMT-Paramedic who
has been licensed and active for at least four years and who is in
good standing with the Emergency Medical Services system. The
student is required to complete a minimum number of hours of
field experience on the ALS unit. Students who are not affiliated
with an approved resource hospital EMS system will be required
to obtain a minimum of 50% of their ambulance ride time and
seven of 10 of their ALS calls with an approved resource hospital
ALS agency. Each student in this course must have a physical
exam, criminal background check without any disqualifying
convictions and a negative drug screen.
PMED 1017 - Emergency Medical Technician –
Basic 6/3 (7)
Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment score; the Office of Admissions
and Registration must have proof of current CPR certification
at the “Healthcare Provider” level; and the student’s official
high school transcript indicating graduation or GED scores
indicating successful completion must be on file. (High school
seniors should consult an adviser for requirements.) To sit for the
Illinois Department of Public Health EMT-B test, the student
must be at least 18 years of age. The course prepares individuals
to provide basic emergency care at the scene of an accident
or illness and to stabilize and transport the victim to a facility
providing emergency medical services. Common injuries and
medical emergencies will be studied along with the roles and
responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician—Basic
(EMT-B). Students also will be required to complete a minimum
number of hours of hospital clinical and ambulance ride time.
Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the student will be
eligible to take the state EMT-B test. Each student in this course
must have a physical exam, criminal background check without
any disqualifying convictions and a negative drug screen.
PMED 2408 - Emergency Medical Technician –
Paramedic I 8/0 (8)
Prerequisite: PMED 1017 and successful completion of the state
certification exam for EMT-B, or a current EMT-B license. The
student will spend a significant portion of this course doing
independent study. The student is introduced to the roles of the
EMT-Paramedic as well as the ethical and legal aspects of the
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system. Human anatomy
and physiology are reviewed in-depth as the student studies
primary and secondary physical assessment. The student is introduced
to pharmacology and general drug groupings as well
as the calculation of drug dosages using the metric system. The
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