MACON TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
PARAMEDIC TECHNOLOGY
EMS-114 SYLLABUS
PEDIATRICS
| Credit Hours: | 2 | Contact hours per week: | 3 | Classroom: | H-214 |
| Classes: | Option 1 | 1000-1200 - Monday (Class) |
| 1500-1600 - Monday (Lab) | ||
| Option 2 | 1800-2000 - Monday (Class) | |
| 2000-2100 - Monday (Lab) |
| Instructor: | Chad W. Hope, NREMT-P | 912-757-3567 (Office) | 912-741-8650 (Pager) | |
| Chris Hobbs, NREMT-P | 912-757-3564 (Office) | 912-751-1518 (Pager) | ||
| Program Director: | Chad W. Hope, NREMT-P | 912-757-3567 (Office) | 912-214-7291 (Linc) |
| Course Overview: | Provides the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to care for the ill or injured pediatric patient. Topics include: growth and development, specific diseases of the pediatric patient, approach to and assessment of the pediatric patient, and management of the pediatric patient. This course provides instruction on topics in Division IV, Section 11 and Division V, Section 1 of the national curriculum. |
| Desired Learning Outcome: | Upon completion of EMS114, the paramedic student shall demonstrate comprehension of the knowledge base and skill competencies with techniques and procedures relating to advanced Pediatric 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-105, EMS-107, EMS-108, and EMS-109 |
| Required Resources | Paramedic Emergency Care; Brady (textbook and workbook) PALS and PLS Textbooks Recommended Resources Anyone Can Intubate; K-W Publishing ISBN/0-929894146 Advanced Medical Life Support; Brady (will be required next quarter) |
| 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. |