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Level: 01

• ENL1423T

• Communication in Healthcare

• Students learn effective communication skills, as well as documentation, including protocols and industry standards for documentation including charting, ambulance call reports and incident reports. Students learn to apply medical-legal legislation, regulations and policies created by federal, provincial and municipal governments to the emergency healthcare industry. In addition, skills for testifying at inquests and trials are developed. Students also learn how research plays an integral role in advancing patient outcomes and prehospital care in general. 

• PAR3618

• Patient Care Laboratory I

• Students apply selected assessment and intervention skills for the provision of pre-hospital emergency care in simulated laboratory settings. The focus is on primary and secondary survey, vital signs, aseptic technique, bandaging, splinting, and the use of various immobilization devices. Students also apply selected practical skills in various simulated laboratory settings. They integrate skills, recognize complications and minimize them, and provide comprehensive and accurate reports following simulated scenarios.

• Co-requisites: PAR3619 

• PAR3619

• Theory of Patient Care I

• Students learn selected theory behind the assessment and intervention skills required for the provision of pre-hospital emergency care. Students learn the foundations of the primary and secondary patient survey, the theoretical basis of equipment used in the pre-hospital environment, kinematics of blunt and penetrating traumatic injury, the vital signs, aseptic technique, hand-washing and gloving, wound assessment, wound cleaning, hemorrhage control, wound dressings, orthopaedic assessment and management principles.

• Co-requisites: PAR3618 

• PAR3621

• Mastering Anatomy and Physiology

• Students develop essential study skills to master anatomy and physiology. Students participate in small group learning, creating mind maps and taking part in micro teaching sessions. Students are provided an opportunity to discuss complex physiology of their choosing based on the Anatomy and Physiology lectures.

• Co-requisites: PAR3623 

• PAR3623

• Anatomy and Physiology I

• Students develop essential knowledge of the structure, function and physiology of the human body in addition to the acquisition of appropriate medical terminology through a system for analyzing and building medical words by using Latin and Greek prefixes, suffixes and word roots. Interrelated body systems are explored through the connections between form and function. An emphasis on developing reasoning of physiological processes is integrated throughout. The basis for an understanding of pathological conditions is provided.

• Co-requisites: PAR3621 

• PAR3638

• Professional Development

• Professions are complicated far beyond the skills needed to "do the work". It is imperative to comprehend labour relations, legislation, ethics, continuing education and confidentiality. Students consider the demand within a profession to be critical thinkers, new technology specialists, researchers, even client advocates. They also address the importance of inter-professional, inter-agency relations and strive to envision their role as leaders and agents of change in their chosen career field. Guest speakers, inter-professional online group activities and projects and self-directed research lead to broader considerations of the scope of their chosen profession. An observation ride-along with a Paramedic Service is facilitated. 

• PAR4610

• Patient Lifting and Movement I

• Students are provided with a job-specific level of fitness in order to safely perform the daily physical tasks of a professional paramedic. The focus is on the safe usage of all lifting and moving equipment utilized by paramedics, emphasizing cardiovascular fitness, strength and flexibility. Students learn how to interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals, ensuring personal safety and contributing to the safety of partners, patients and others through effective communication. 

Level: 02

• PAR3600

• Pharmacology

• Drug sources, drug categories and classifications, drug indications and adverse reaction, interactions and toxicity are examined. Drug dosage calculations and routes administration are included. The principles of drug legislation, paramedic responsibilities, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are covered. Intravenous therapy and maintenance are also taught.

• Prerequisites: ENL1423T and FIT4610 and PAR3618 and PAR3619 and PAR3621 and PAR3623 and PAR3638 

• PAR3601

• Emergency Medicine I

• Students focus on the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiological processes, resulting clinical features, complications and patient management of pediatric, adult and geriatric diseases and injuries commonly seen in emergency medicine. Emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking skills associated with the provision of a differential diagnosis based on patient assessment findings and focused incident and past histories.

• Prerequisites: ENL1423T and FIT4610 and PAR3618 and PAR3619 and PAR3621 and PAR3623 and PAR3638 

• PAR3615

• Anatomy and Physiology II

• Students develop essential study skills to master anatomy and physiology. Students participate in small group learning, creating mind maps and taking part in micro teaching sessions. Students are provided an opportunity to discuss complex physiology of their choosing based on the Anatomy and Physiology lectures. 

• PAR3620

• Theory of Patient Care II

• Students gain foundational knowledge to support practical labs, focus on patient assessment and intervention techniques for management and treatment. Specific areas include orthopaedic spinal assessment and management; oxygen therapy and delivery systems, 02 sat and end-tidal CO2 monitoring, gas laws, regulators and flowmeters; airway management, adjunct airway management devices suctioning procedures; as well as ECG and 12-Lead interpretation.

• Prerequisites: ENL1423T and PAR3618 and PAR3619 and PAR3621 and PAR3623 and PAR3638 and PAR4610

• Co-requisites: PAR3622 

• PAR3622

• Patient Care Laboratory II

• The student continues to apply selected assessment and intervention skills for the provision of pre-hospital emergency care in simulated laboratory settings. A continued focus on primary assessment and intervention, and the introduction of oxygen therapy and ventilation, investigation of chief complaint, secondary patient assessment and intervention, spinal immobilization, lifting techniques and patient monitoring and reporting. Skills of drug administration are introduced. In simulated scenarios, emphasis is placed on the ability to competently problem-solve practical skills in the provision of emergency care, along with demonstrating both leadership and effective communication skills.

• Prerequisites: ENL1423T and PAR3618 and PAR3619 and PAR3621 and PAR3623 and PAR3638 and PAR4610

• Co-requisites: PAR3620 

• PAR4606

• Patient Lifting and Movement II

• Students develop a general and job-specific level of fitness. Emphasis is placed on profession-specific lifting requirements. Cardiovascular fitness and flexibility are also stressed. In addition, students benefit from the development, implementation and monitoring of a personal training program. Other components include the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, and highlighting nutrition and stress management through sports and physical activity.

• Prerequisites: PAR4610 

• PSY4705

• Psychopathology

• The scientific discipline of psychopathology begins in the 20th century and provides a framework for classifying and treating mental disorders. Historical, theoretical and ethical components explore the foundations, ethical issues, competing theories and treatment strategies for mental disorders. Students also gain knowledge of crisis theory, intervention models and local resources. 

Level: 03

• MVM4626

• Emergency Vehicle Operation

• Both theory and in-vehicle driving sessions emphasize driver communications, perceptions, effective vehicle operation, hazard avoidance and skid control. Emphasis is placed on defensive and safe driving techniques.

• Prerequisites: PAR3600 and PAR3601 and PAR3620 and PAR3622 and PAR3624 and PAR4610 and PSY4705 

• PAR3602

• Emergency Medicine II

• Students focus on the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiological processes, resulting clinical features, complications and patient management of pediatric, adult, and geriatric diseases and injuries commonly seen in emergency medicine. Emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking skills associated with providing a differential diagnosis.

• Prerequisites: PAR3600 and PAR3601 and PAR3620 and PAR3622 and PAR3624 and PAR4610 and PSY4705

• Co-requisites: PAR3608 

• PAR3608

• Paramedic Simulation I

• Through simulated scenarios and small group discussions, students integrate critical thinking skills and didactic knowledge to explore assessment and treatment pathways for adult, geriatric and pediatric patients with medical and traumatic emergencies.

• Prerequisites: PAR3600 and PAR3601 and PAR3620 and PAR3622 and PAR3624 and PSY4705

• Co-requisites: PAR3602 

• PAR3630

• Theory of Patient Care III

• Students focus on clinical reasoning skills that apply to patient assessment and development of a patient management plan. Using prioritization and differential diagnosis, students determine effective treatment plans based on the information available. Emphasis is placed on adapting treatment to meet the changing needs of patients.

• Prerequisites: PAR3600 and PAR3601 and PAR3620 and PAR3622 and PAR3624 and PAR4606 and PSY4705

• Co-requisites: PAR3631 

• PAR3631

• Patient Care Laboratory III

• Students are presented with tutorial materials which require problem-solving skills. The learning is contingent on the students' input, which is derived from their clinical rotations in both hospital and ambulance, as well as other self-directed study. Case study presentations are based on a patient complaint-based approach. Topics include (but are not limited to) the unconscious patient, the patient with chest pain, the patient with dyspnoea, the patient with abdominal complaints, the multi-system trauma patient, the psychiatric and the violent patient.

• Prerequisites: PAR3600 and PAR3601 and PAR3620 and PAR3622 and PAR3624 and PAR4606 and PSY4705

• Co-requisites: PAR3630 

• PAR3634

• Paramedic Practicum I

• Valuable practical field experience is emphasized. Under direct supervision of a paramedic crew students participate in the performance of basic patient assessment and intervention skills. Students are given an opportunity to improve and gain competence in patient communication skills, including a focused event history and past medical history; assessment and interpretation of vital signs; provision of safe lifting techniques; providing skills, such as oxygen therapy, splinting and bandaging, CPR and spinal immobilization. Students develop leadership and teamwork skills and demonstrate initiative and motivation. Students are also able to integrate their theoretical and laboratory experience into the practical setting. Students demonstrate professionalism through compliance with patient confidentiality, through dress and comportment, working under stress and taking responsibility for actions, adapting to shift work, by maintaining base knowledge, and through compliance with documentation and reporting.

• Prerequisites: PAR3600 and PAR3601 and PAR3620 and PAR3622 and PAR3624 and PAR4606 and PSY4705 

• PAR3640

• Hospital Clinical Practicum

• Practical clinical experience is provided such that students apply the knowledge and skills related to patient assessment, evaluation and management in a controlled and supervised environment. Rotations are done in both adult and pediatric emergency departments, obstetrics and other selected sites. In addition, students gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of other healthcare members in acute care settings, as well as the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with the hospital setting. Students gain an understanding and appreciation for the continuity of care that is an essential aspect of emergency medicine. Students also develop important clinical reasoning skills, which aid in differential diagnosis of acute care patients.

• Prerequisites: PAR3600 and PAR3601 and PAR3620 and PAR3622 and PAR3624 and PAR4606 and PSY4705 

• PAR3648

• Medical Directives

• Students acquire the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to perform advanced assessment and intervention to both trauma patients and the critically ill. This includes: advanced airway management, starting and monitoring IVs; cardiac monitoring with arrhythmia and 12 lead ECG interpretation; defibrillation; and administering medication based on Ministry of Health ALS PSC and BLS Standards. Students also become familiar with the equipment used by advanced care paramedics.

• Prerequisites: PAR3600 and PAR3601 and PAR3620 and PAR3622 and PAR3624 and PAR4606 and PSY4705 

Level: 04

• PAR3609

• Paramedic Simulation II

• Students experience low frequency, high acuity emergency call types in a high fidelity simulation setting. Students are provided the opportunity to demonstrate: leadership as the attendant in charge of a health care team: clinical reasoning through differential diagnosis; sound judgment in patient management and treatment and adaptability in response to changes in presentation. Through scenarios, students use critical thinking skills to explore assessment and treatment pathways for adult and pediatric patients with medical emergencies including cardiac, respiratory, shock, toxicology and altered mental states.

• Prerequisites: MVM4626 and PAR3602 and PAR3608 and PAR3630 and PAR3631 and PAR3634 and PAR3640 and PAR3648 

• PAR3641

• Paramedic Practicum II

• A concentrated period of field practical experience is provided. Students experience a wide variety of calls and demonstrate competence in working as an integral member of a team. Students also demonstrate competence in: scene management; patient interviewing techniques; physical assessments; critical thinking and clinical reasoning and patient management. They also demonstrate leadership, an ability to multi-task and delegate, an ability to adapt effectively to changing circumstances, as well as an ability to cope with stress through the nature of calls and the nature of shift work. Finally, competence in reporting and medical documentation is demonstrated.

• Prerequisites: MVM4626 and PAR3602 and PAR3608 and PAR3630 and PAR3631 and PAR3634 and PAR3640 and PAR3648 

• PAR3646

• Paramedic Consolidation

• Students relate and integrate theoretical concepts previously learned in clinical and field placements. Students participate in interprofessional scenarios and workshops with other healthcare professionals. Through a complaint-based approach students are presented with multi-dimensional case studies. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and clinical reasoning in order to provide a sound management plan based on a provisional and differential diagnosis. Comprehensive evaluation is based on theoretical exams, and simulated practical scenarios, which demonstrates leadership, multi-tasking, delegation and sound clinical judgement and intervention.

• Prerequisites: MVM4626 and PAR3602 and PAR3608 and PAR3630 and PAR3631 and PAR3634 and PAR3640 and PAR3648 

• Choose one from equivalencies:

• GED0620

• General Education Elective

• Visit the general education electives site for details about how to select these courses.

• Students choose one course, from a group of general education electives, which meets one of the following five theme requirements: Arts in Society, Civic Life, Social and Cultural Understanding, Personal Understanding, and Science and Technology.

• Equivalencies: ARC9001 or DSN2001 or ENV0002 or FAM1218 or FIN2300 or GED5200 or GED5300 or GEN1957 or GEN2000 or GEN2007 or HIS0001 or HIS2000 or HOS2228 or LIB1982 or MGT7330 or MVM8800 or RAD2001 or SOC2003 or GED5002 or GED5004 or GED5005 or GED5006 or GED6022 or GED1896 or GED5009 or PSI0003 or GED5003