EMSV1215 Pathophysiology for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - "On Hold" - August 2020
The course is an introduction to the basic concepts of pathophysiology. The student will examine the phenomena that produce alterations in human physiologic function and the resulting human response. Upon completion of the course, students will understand pathophysiological changes, including how pathological processes are manifested, progress in the body, and primary and secondary effects.
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Develop a management plan based on the field impression for the patient with acute medical condition
Execute a management plan based on the field impression for the patient with acute medical condition
Evaluate a management plan based on the field impression for the patient with acute medical condition
Develop a management plan based on the field impression for the patient with chronic medical condition
Execute a management plan based on the field impression for the patient with chronic medical condition
Evaluate a management plan based on the field impression for the patient with chronic medical condition
Develop a management plan based on the field impression for the patient with infectious disease
Execute a management plan based on the field impression for the patient with infectious disease
Evaluate a management plan based on the field impression for the patient with infectious disease
Explain the phenomenon of inflammation and its relationship to disease
Apply the principles of immunology and basic physiological processes to systemic diseases
Discuss the etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical significance of selected disorders
Recognize variations of pathophysiological processes in pediatric and geriatric clients
Explain factors influencing the incidence and manifestation of diseases in populations
Interpret the clinical significance of lab values as they are altered in various disease states
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Disability Services assists students with disabilities who need accommodations to access programs, services and college activities. If this applies to you, please contact the DS Office on your campus to initiate the accommodations process.
Brooklyn Park Campus - 763-488-2477
Eden Prairie Campus – 952-995-1544
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details