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EMS 230 - Paramedic 4 (10 credit hours)


Offered in Fall Term (6-6-4)
A continuation of EMS 220  designed to prepare the student to pass the National Registry Examination for Paramedics. This course will cover all aspects of pre-hospital care to include pediatric patients, assessment based management, EMS operations, review of BLS and ACLS skills and preparation for the National Registry Certification Examination. Provides structured clinical experiences in pre-hospital and hospital settings. Material covered in class includes: gynecology, obstetrics, neonatology, pediatrics, infectious diseases, assault and abuse, special challenges, chronic care patients, assessment based management, medical incident command, Haz Mat, rescue awareness and operations and crime scene. Students will typically complete an advanced pediatric-specific course (PEPP or PALS) during this semester.
PREREQUISITE(S): EMS 220  with a “C” or higher.
Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi