EMS-230 — Advanced Standing Paramedic Original I
Advanced Standing Paramedic Original I establishes the foundational knowledge, skills, and professional expectations required for advanced life support practice. The semester begins with program orientation, review of policies and clinical requirements, professional wellness, and AHA BLS CPR validation, setting the framework for academic and clinical success. Instruction focuses on preparatory concepts, anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology as they relate to patient assessment and clinical decision-making. Students develop proficiency in comprehensive adult and pediatric assessment, differential diagnosis formation, and evidence-based treatment planning. Core clinical content includes vascular access (IV/IO), pharmacology and medication administration, advanced airway management including rapid sequence airway, ventilation and shock management, cardiology with 12-lead ECG interpretation, and resuscitation consistent with current AHA ACLS standards. Trauma management is delivered in accordance with ITLS principles, alongside instruction in respiratory, neurologic, psychiatric/behavioral, and toxicologic emergencies. Didactic instruction is reinforced through structured laboratory sessions, skills validation, and scenario-based simulations designed to develop clinical reasoning, technical competency, and team-based performance in preparation for advanced field and clinical practice.