Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Course Descriptions Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog and Student Handbook 2015-2016 For the most current information regarding course descriptions, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. 498 in variety of circumstances. Includes scene management, use of pediatric assessment triangle, developmental differences, injury prevention, airway management techniques, intravenous and intraosseous access and monitoring, ECG arrhythmia recognition, synchronized and unsynchronized cardioversion, pediatric trauma and mechanism of injury, submersion events, children with special health care needs, child abuse and neglect, child and family interactions, use of specialized equipment, documentation of signs, symptoms, care and transportation, special issues in pediatric transportation. Treatment to children is in accordance with recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Prerequisites: Advanced cardiac life support course or emergency cardiac care course and EMT-Paramedic certification and current employment as an EMT Paramedic or permission of Instructor. EMT272AA / 12.5 CREDITS / 17.37 PERIODS ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY Designed to provide the emergency medical technician with advanced knowledge about the acute critical differences in physiology, pathophysiology, and clinical symptoms, as they pertain to prehospital emergency care. Emphasis on developing diagnostic and advanced emergency treatment skills necessary to care for the acutely ill and seriously injured. Prerequisites: [Valid Arizona EMT certification and (MAT090 or higher, or a satisfactory score on the ASSET, or COMPASS, or Accuplacer placement exam), (ENG101 or ENG107), EMT235, and EMT236], or permission of Program Director. Comprehensive written, oral and practical evaluation on all EMT272AA prerequisite courses. EMT272AB / 12.5 CREDITS / 17.38 PERIODS ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY Designed to provide the emergency medical technician with advanced knowledge about the acute critical differences in physiology, pathophysiology, and clinical symptoms, as they pertain to prehospital emergency care. Emphasis on developing diagnostic and advanced emergency treatment skills necessary to care for the acutely ill and seriously injured. Prerequisites: Valid Arizona EMT certification and EMT272AA. Comprehensive written, oral and practical evaluation on EMT272AA. EMT272LL / 7.5 CREDITS / 37.5 PERIODS ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM Clinical and vehicular practicum using diagnostic and advanced emergency medical treatment skills learned in the classroom.