MACON TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

PARAMEDIC TECHNOLOGY

EMS-107 SYLLABUS

RESPIRATORY

 

Credit Hours: 4 Contact hours per week: 5 Classroom: H-214

       

Classes: Option 1 0900-1300 - Monday (Class)
    0800-0900 - Friday (Lab)
  Option 2 1700-2100 - Monday (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: Provides an in-depth study of the anatomical and physiological foundations of respiration and of the assessment and management of respiratory pathophysiology and distress. Topics include: anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, respiratory assessment, airway and ventilation management, and respiratory diseases.
Desired Learning Outcome: Upon completion of EMS108, the paramedic student shall demonstrate comprehension of the knowledge base and skill competencies with techniques and procedures relating to advanced airway assessment and management.

 

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

 

Required Resources Paramedic Emergency Care; Brady (textbook and workbook)

Anyone Can Intubate; K-W Publishing ISBN/0-929894146
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.   Locally, students are encouraged to participate in the MTI Student Government and in the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA).

 

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.