EMS 225 - Paramedicine Trauma, Shock and Scene Management (9 credit hours)

Offered in Winter Terms (6-4-5)
A continuation of EMS 135 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 medical emergencies and populations requiring special consideration. Structured clinical experiences in pre-hospital and hospital settings are included. Material covered in class includes, cardiology, pulmonary, neurology, endocrinology, anaphylaxis, gastroenterology, renal/urology, toxicology, hematology, environmental conditions, behaviors psychiatric disorders, geriatrics, patient assessment and clinical decision-making, trauma and traumatic emergencies. Students will typically complete an advanced trauma skills class (PHTLS or ITLS) during this semester.
COREQUISITE(S): EMS 135 with a “C-” or above.
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