EMS 2604L - Paramedic II Lab

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: EMS 2010, EMS 2603, EMS 2603L, and EMS 2666 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Corequisite: EMS 2604, EMS 2667
This course presents the objectives contained in the current 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. The laboratory will focus on cardiovascular, respiratory and traumatic emergencies, enabling students to practice the associated treatment modalities. Topics studied include the following treatment of medical emergencies: cardiology, pulmonary, neurology, endocrinology, allergies, gastroenterology, renal, toxicology, hematology, environmental conditions, communicable diseases, gynecology, obstetrics and psychiatric emergencies. The following trauma emergency treatments include burns, spinal, thoracic, abdominal, musculoskeletal, head, facial, soft tissue hemorrhage and shock.

Terms Offered: Spring

Contact Hours: 60
Hours: 60