10531918Adv. Emergency Resuscitation
Course Information
Description
By teaching Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) methodologies and protocols, this course prepares the paramedic student in the integration of comprehensive knowledge of causes and pathophysiology into the management of shock, respiratory failure, respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest, and peri-arrest states with an emphasis on early intervention to prevent respiratory and/or cardiac arrest if possible.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Examine the need for resuscitation.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment
    Criteria
    you answer questions related to the learning objectives on a test
    you achieve the threshold identified by your Training Center on the assessment
    you meet minimum simulation standards and guidelines as identified by CoAEMSP, WTCS, DHS, and Advisory Board

  2. Explain resuscitation efforts and considerations.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment
    Criteria
    you answer questions related to the learning objectives on a test
    you achieve the threshold identified by your Training Center on the assessment
    you meet minimum simulation standards and guidelines as identified by CoAEMSP, WTCS, DHS, and Advisory Board

  3. Perform resuscitation.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written, Graphic Assessment, Simulation, and/or Simulation Summative Assessment
    Criteria
    you follow the published protocol provided by your Training Center
    you comply with AHA (or equivalent) BLS for Healthcare Provider guidelines.
    you comply with AHA (or equivalent) ACLS guidelines.
    you comply with AHA (or equivalent) PALS guidelines.
    you meet minimum simulation standards and guidelines as identified by CoAEMSP, WTCS, DHS, and Advisory Board