EMS 250 — Medical Emergencies: This course provides
an in-depth study of medical conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include appropriate interventions/treatments for disorders/diseases/ injuries affecting the following systems: respiratory, neurological, abdominal/gastrointestinal, endocrine, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and immunological as well as toxicology, infectious diseases and diseases of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. Upon completion, students should be able a recognize, assess and manage the care of frequently encountered medical conditions based upon initial patient assessment. Co-Requisites: EMS 220, EMS 231, and EMS 260 Pre-Requisites: EMS 160, EMS 130, EMS 210, and EMS 221 Semester: Fall | Class Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 3 | Clinical Hours: 0 Total Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: EMS 160, EMS 130, EMS 210