EMS 221 - Paramedic III

9 credits

This course examines the assessment and treatment of several medical emergencies facing the pre-hospital paramedic. In a systematic manner, a comprehensive survey of Respiratory, Cardiac, Endocrine, and Neurological emergencies is presented. In addition, the student learns to assess and treat the Acute Abdomen, Anaphylaxis, Toxicological emergencies, as well as Infectious Diseases. Environmental Emergencies, Geriatrics, and Pediatrics are also discussed. A clinical component to this course permits the paramedic student to interact with patients in the field setting. This course follows the suggested guidelines of Division 4 of the U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum for Paramedic.

Class Hours: 9Lab Hours: 2Misc. Hours: Clinical hrs. 10Prerequisites: EMS 121, 122 Paramedic I & II.Corequisite: EMS 222 Paramedic IV.Offered spring semester.