Christopher L. Spade

Adjunct Faculty

Allied Health

Classes Taught

Summer 2024

PME202 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Initial Provider in Paramedicine 1 Credits

Designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and manage an infant, child or adolescent in respiratory compromise, circulatory compromise, or cardiopulmonary arrest according to current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and emergency cardiovascular care (ECC) guidelines. Integrates knowledge of basic electrocardiographic rhythm interpretation, pharmacologic agents, and other interventions used in pediatric emergencies.

Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15190
Downtown Center

TBA

In Person
Lecture/Lab
05/20/2024 - 08/06/2024

Class Started

17269
Downtown Center

TBA

In Person
Lecture/Lab
05/29/2024 - 08/05/2024

Class Started

PME203 Pediatric Emergencies for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) Initial Provider in Paramedicine 1 Credits

Designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and manage an infant, child or adolescent in respiratory compromise, circulatory compromise, or cardiopulmonary arrest according to current Pediatric Emergencies for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) and emergency cardiovascular care (ECC) guidelines. Integrates knowledge of basic electrocardiographic rhythm interpretation, pharmacologic agents, and other interventions used in pediatric emergencies.

Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15191
Downtown Center

DTC/Centennial Way

In Person
Lecture/Lab
05/20/2024 - 08/06/2024

Class Started

17270
Downtown Center

TBA

In Person
Lecture/Lab
05/29/2024 - 08/05/2024

Class Started

PME204 Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) in Paramedicine 0.5 Credits

Designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and manage a neonate with respiratory compromise, circulatory compromise, or cardiopulmonary arrest according to current American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and emergency cardiovascular care (ECC) guidelines. Integrates knowledge of basic electrocardiographic rhythm interpretation, pharmacologic agents, and other interventions used in neonatal resuscitation.

Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15192
Downtown Center

DTC/Centennial Way

In Person
Lecture/Lab
05/20/2024 - 08/06/2024

Class Started

17271
Downtown Center

TBA

In Person
Lecture/Lab
05/29/2024 - 08/05/2024

Class Started

PME205 Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Initial Provider in Paramedicine 1 Credits

Designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and manage various medical conditions according to the National Association of EMTs (NAEMT) Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) guidelines. Skills are sequenced and synthesized into simulations.

Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15193
Downtown Center

DTC/Centennial Way

In Person
Lecture/Lab
05/20/2024 - 08/06/2024

Class Started

17276
Downtown Center

TBA

In Person
Lecture/Lab
05/29/2024 - 08/05/2024

Class Started

PME206 International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Provider/Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) 1 Credits

Designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and manage various trauma conditions and environmental injuries according to the International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) or Provider/ Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) guidelines. Skills are sequenced and synthesized into simulations.

Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15185
Downtown Center

DTC/Centennial Way

In Person
Lecture/Lab
05/22/2024 - 08/08/2024
WeTh

Class Started

17258
Downtown Center

DTC/Centennial Way

In Person
Lecture/Lab
05/28/2024 - 08/05/2024

Class Started

PME252 Medical Emergencies in Paramedicine II 4 Credits

Designed to provide an overview of pathophysiologic principles, epidemiology, comprehensive assessment, differential diagnosis, and pharmacology for various medical emergencies. Develops psychomotor skills in the paramedic scope of practice through sequenced lab simulations. Prepares students to implement a management plan in the Paramedic scope of practice for various medical emergencies.

Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15194
Downtown Center

DTC/Centennial Way

In Person
Lecture/Lab
05/20/2024 - 08/06/2024

Class Started

17277
Downtown Center

TBA

In Person
Lecture/Lab
05/29/2024 - 08/05/2024

Class Started

PME253 Medical Emergencies in Paramedicine III 4 Credits

Designed to provide an overview of pathophysiologic principles, epidemiology, comprehensive assessment, differential diagnosis, and pharmacology for various medical conditions. Develops psychomotor skills in the paramedic scope of practice through sequenced lab simulations. Prepares students to implement a management plan in the Paramedic scope of practice for gynecologic, obstetric, pediatric, and geriatric emergencies, neonatal care, and patients with special challenges.

Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15195
Downtown Center

DTC/Centennial Way

In Person
Lecture/Lab
05/20/2024 - 08/06/2024

Class Started

17278
Downtown Center

TBA

In Person
Lecture/Lab
05/28/2024 - 08/05/2024

Class Started

PME254 Technical Operations in Paramedicine 2.5 Credits

Designed to provide an overview of transport operations, incident management, multi-casualty incidents, extrication, special rescue, hazardous materials incidents, terrorism incidents, and disaster response. Examines the Paramedic's operational roles and responsibilities.

Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15186
Downtown Center

DTC/Centennial Way

In Person
Lecture/Lab
05/22/2024 - 08/08/2024

Class Started

17259
Downtown Center

DTC/Centennial Way

In Person
Lecture/Lab
05/28/2024 - 08/05/2024

Class Started

PME260 Trauma Patient Management in Paramedicine 2 Credits

Designed to provide an overview of pathophysiologic principles, epidemiology, comprehensive assessment, differential diagnosis, and pharmacology for various trauma conditions. Develops psychomotor skills in the paramedic scope of practice through sequenced lab simulations. Prepares students to implement a management plan in the Paramedic scope of practice for hemorrhage, soft tissue trauma, burns, face and neck trauma, head and spine trauma, chest trauma, abdominal and genitourinary trauma, orthopedic trauma, and environmental emergencies.

Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15187
Downtown Center

DTC/Centennial Way

In Person
Lecture/Lab
05/22/2024 - 08/08/2024

Class Started

17260
Downtown Center

DTC/Centennial Way

In Person
Lecture/Lab
05/28/2024 - 08/05/2024

Class Started

PME270 Immersive Total Patient Management Experience (ITPME) 2 Credits

Designed to provide immersive-simulated live patient interactive out-of-hospital scenarios. This course creates an environment which facilitates incident stress inoculation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17945
Downtown Center

Downtown Center/Centennial Way

In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/01/2024 - 08/02/2024
ThFr
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Open

24 of 24
Seats Available

17946
Downtown Center

Downtown Center/Centennial Way

In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/01/2024 - 08/02/2024
ThFr
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Open

24 of 24
Seats Available

PME280 Preparation for Paramedicine Practicum 1 Credits

Designed to provide an overview of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) systems, safety and wellness, resiliency, health, medical/legal and ethical issues, EMS communications, documentation, and crime scene awareness. Examines the Paramedic's roles and responsibilities to assure personal, patient, and public health and safety in the provision of professional emergency care.

Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15196
Downtown Center

DTC/Centennial Way

In Person
Lecture
05/20/2024 - 08/06/2024

Class Started

17731
Downtown Center

Downtown Center/Centennial Way

In Person
Lecture
05/28/2024 - 08/05/2024

Class Started

PME281 Paramedicine Clinical Practicum: Comprehensive 2 Credits

Designed as the precepted Paramedicine clinical practicum in which the student synthesizes standard of care and scope of practice with comprehensive assessment and diagnostic technology, patient advocacy, ethical and professional behaviors, critical thinking, decision-making, and patient management of medical emergencies and trauma in a clinical setting.

Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15197
Downtown Center

DTC/Centennial Way

In Person
Lecture/Lab
05/20/2024 - 08/06/2024

Class Started

17279
Downtown Center

TBA

In Person
Lecture/Lab
05/28/2024 - 08/05/2024

Class Started

PME288 Paramedicine Comprehensive Field Internship Practicum 5 Credits

Designed as the precepted Paramedicine field internship in which the student synthesizes standard of care and scope of practice with comprehensive assessment and diagnostic technology, patient advocacy, ethical and professional behavior, critical thinking, decision-making, and patient management of medical emergencies and trauma in the out-of-hospital setting.

Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15188
Downtown Center

DTC/Centennial Way

In Person
Lecture/Lab
05/22/2024 - 08/08/2024

Class Started

17263
Downtown Center

DTC/Centennial Way

In Person
Lecture/Lab
05/28/2024 - 08/05/2024

Class Started

PME289 Preparation for Paramedic National Credentialing 2 Credits

Designed to provide preparation for the national cognitive and psychomotor examinations, and other credentials required for national and state Paramedic certification/licensure.

Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15189
Downtown Center

DTC/Centennial Way

In Person
Lecture/Lab
05/22/2024 - 08/08/2024

Class Started

17265
Downtown Center

DTC/Centennial Way

In Person
Lecture/Lab
05/28/2024 - 08/05/2024

Class Started

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