West Virginia Northern Community College

This is a 4.5 hour course which meets WVOEMS Approved Paramedic Refresher (NCCP Standards)

Required Objectives:

1. Understand the function of Ventricular Assist Devices
2. Describe assessment/management of patients with VAD’s
3. Discuss pathophysiology of congestive heart failure
4. Discuss s/s and treatment of congestive heart failure
5. Discuss the assessment and management of coronary disease and angina
6. List the s/s of acute MI
7. Identify injury patterns on a 12-lead ECG
8. Differentiate STEMI from STEMI imposters
9. Explain the procedure for managing an acute MI including STEMI and non-STEMI presentations
10. Understand the benefits of reperfusion techniques in patients with AMI or suspected AMI
11. Demonstrate the current techniques of cardiac arrest management
12. Discuss airway issues in cardiac arrest management
13. Determine criteria for terminating cardiac arrest in the out-of-hospital setting
14. Identify signs associated with Return of Spontaneous Circulation
15. Describe how to effectively manage hemodynamic instability
16. List possible causes of cardiac arrest
17. Make appropriate treatment choices
18. Make appropriate destination decision

Non-Discrimination Statement

West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate based on race, sex (e.g., sex, sex stereotypes, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or parenting status), disability, religion, color, national origin, or age in admission, employment, educational programs, or activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Further, faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. WVNCC will take steps to assure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the college’s CTE offerings. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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