EMS-EMT7065 - Paramedic Transition Course

Course Description

This course is intended to transition a provider currently credentialed as an EMT-Paramedic over to the National Paramedic level. This course will review the material and skills that have been removed from the scope of practice for the Paramedic as well as introduce and review the new material and skills for the Paramedic at NC State and National levels.

Course Outline

National Standard Curriculum
North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services Curriculum

Learner Outcomes

Upon course completion students will be able to:

List the skills that are no longer approved for the Paramedic
List the skills that have been added to or expanded within the Paramedic scope of practice
Describe the indications and use of Oxygen humidifiers
Describe the indications and use of simple face, venturi, and partial face masks for oxygen delivery
Describe the use of tracheostomy masks
List the steps in tracheobronchial suctioning of an intubated patient
Describe the use of automated transport ventilators
List the indications, contraindications, and procedures for the use of BiPAP and CPAP
Describe the use of Waveform Capnography and define the waves, representations, and waveforms.
Describe how to assist in the insertion of chest tubes
List the indications, contraindications, and procedures for performing a percutaneous cricothyrotomy
Identify and describe the use of mechanical CPR devices and recognize the need for specialized training and approval before implementation
Describe proper techniques for mechanical patient restraint
Identify unacceptable practices for patient restraint.
Describe the proper administration of intranasal naloxone along with the indications and contraindications.
Describe the steps for accessing indwelling catheters and implanted central IV ports.
Detail the procedures for monitoring central lines
List the indications, contraindications, locations, and procedures for administration of and vascular access with an IO needle.
List the steps for proper intranasal medication administration.
Outline the steps and indications/contraindications for use of the Morgan ® lens
Detail the indications, contraindications, procedures, and precautions for initiation and monitoring of thrombolytic medication.
List the steps in blood chemistry analysis
Describe the implications of the results in blood chemistry analysis

Notes

Method of Instruction: Online

Evaluation: Online Discussions and Written Exam

Prerequisites

Students must be currently certified as paramedics in the United States.