EMS272B

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Advanced Emergency Medical Technology/Paramedic, Module II

Course Prefixes

College Level Courses -100 and above, Emergency Medical Services

Course Description

The second advanced course in the series for Emergency Medical Technicians explores acute critical differences in physiology, pathophysiology, and clinical symptoms as they pertain to pre-hospital emergency care. Course emphasizes developing diagnostic and advanced emergency treatment skills necessary to care for the acutely ill and seriously injured. Topics include: drawing and recording blood, intubation, parenteral medications, dosage and side effects, injury prevention, standards of care, and effective communication techniques. Prerequisite: EMS272A. Corequisite: EMS272D.

Total Number Of Credits

8.5

Lecture Credits

8

Lab Credits

2

Other Credit Information

Total 150 Hours