MACON TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

PARAMEDIC TECHNOLOGY

EMS-105 SYLLABUS

FLUIDS, ELECTROLYTES, AND SHOCK

 

Credit Hours: 2 Contact hours per week: 3 Classroom: H-214

       

Classes: Option 1 1000-1200 - Wednesday (Class)
    0900-1000 - Friday (Lab)
  Option 2 1600-1800 - Thursday (Class)
    1700-1800 - Tuesday (Lab)

 

Instructor: Chad W. Hope, NREMT-P 912-757-3567 (Office) 912-741-8650 (Pager) Email
  Chris Hobbs, NREMT-P 912-757-3564 (Office) 912-751-1518 (Pager) Email
         
Program Director: Chad W. Hope, NREMT-P 912-757-3567 (Office) 912-214-7291 (Linc) Email

 

Course Overview: Emphasizes the pathophysiology of shock and the functions and characteristics of body fluids.
Desired Learning Outcome: Upon completion of EMS 105, the paramedic student shall demonstrate comprehension and skill competencies relating to: the cardiovascular anatomy and physiology; fluid and electrolyte balance; human acid-base balance; and classification/assessment/management of shock.

 

Instructional Delivery Method Didactic/lecture presentations with class discussions and practical lab demonstrations are integrated and enhanced by the use of audiovisuals and actual equipment with training devices/manikins. Student participation is encouraged and mandatory in required assignments and practical demonstrations, both individual and group involvement tasks. Attention to safety and hazard reduction/injury prevention is a must!

 

Pre-requisite EMS-103 (Co-requisite)

 

Required Resources Those required by EMS103 and EMS106.
Additional Resources Student participation in extra-curricular activities, such as the Georgia Association of EMTs, related training, and specialized courses, especially a cardiopulmonary resuscitation instructor’s class, is encouraged. Also, the student is encouraged to utilize the MTI Library and to visit the libraries available to the program, such as those at local hospitals, nearby colleges and universities, and especially the library at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, Georgia.

 

This syllabus is a co-document with the Program Policies and Guidelines which were provided to you at the beginning of the program. If you do not have your copy or have any questions regarding this document see your instructor immediately. When you sign receiving this syllabus you are also stating that you have a copy and understand the complete document.