• Created to instruct providers in hemodynamic monitoring, advanced airway techniques, 12 lead EKG interpretation and diagnostic studies. 
  
• Teaches the skills, communication and documentation needed to be a successful member of the transport team. 
• The course also is designed to be excellent preparation for the National Flight Paramedic Exam and the newly developing Critical Care Paramedic Certification (CCP-C).
  
• The course (PAR 3110) is approved for 6 upper division credits.
• Provides all National Registry refresher hours.
  

Clinical time will be individually scheduled in the ICU and Cardiac Cath suites.

• Participants must be current in CPR, ACLS, PALS or PEPP (current cards required).
• Immunization records are mandatory and include
  
  • Chickenpox -- a verbal history with an estimated year,
  • Hepatitis B -- proof of three Hepatitis B vaccines or a positive titer,
  • Measles, Mumps and Rubella -- proof of two MMR vaccinations or a positive titer
  • Tuberculosis Skin Test (PPD) required within the past twelve months, and a current drug test will be required.

The course normally begins each Fall semester and runs each Monday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon throughout the entire 14 week semester.  This course was developed at the request of the Utah Bureau of EMS for consideration of a state certification in specialty care transport.  The Critical Care Transport course is $700.00 and the 5 day Enhanced Airway Management Course is $350.00.

To be eligible to enroll, paramedics must have a minimum of three years of "street" experience or two years with a letter of recommendation by the agency medical director. RNs must have two years experience in an active emergency or critical care setting.

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