EMS 2603 - Paramedic I

Credits: 6

Corequisite: EMS 2010 , EMS 2603L, EMS 2666
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 roles and responsibilities, medical legal issues, well-being of the paramedic, illness and injury prevention, ethics, medical terminology review, patient assessment, airway management, venous access and medication administration, therapeutic communications, life span development, pathophysiology, management of shock and general pharmacology.

Terms Offered: Fall

Contact Hours: 90
Hours: 90