EMS 123 Paramedic II

This course will cover the aspects of the cardiovascular system including disease pathology, cardiac arrhythmias, and vascular disorders. Students will understand cardiovascular complaints, cardiac monitoring, and management of cardiovascular emergencies. This course will allow the student to study common medical emergencies, such as those involving respiratory, neurological, endocrine, immune system problems and infections, and communicable diseases. Care of poisoned patients and patients that have overdoses, street drugs, and common abused medications will be included.  Patient assessment and documentation skills will be the focus of the lab sessions. 

Credits

9

Prerequisite

EMS 113; EMS 114

Offered

Spring

Notes

9 HOURS (5-4-0)