EMS 2604 - Paramedic II

Credits: 8

Prerequisites: EMS 2010, EMS 2603, EMS 2603L, and EMS 2666 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Corequisite: EMS 2604L, EMS 2667
This course presents the objectives contained in the current U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum for the Paramedic. This course stresses theory and procedures used by a comprehensive emergency medical system in advanced pre-hospital care of the emergency patient. Topics studied include the following medical emergencies: cardiology, pulmonary, neurology, endocrinology, allergies, gastroenterology, renal, toxicology, hematology, environmental conditions, communicable diseases, gynecology, obstetrics and psychiatric emergencies. The following trauma emergencies include burns, spinal, thoracic, abdominal, musculoskeletal, head, facial, soft tissue, hemorrhage and shock.

Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Contact Hours: 120
Hours: 120