EMTS 1540 — Preparatory and Operations 12 Credit Hours
This course is intended to make students aware of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as a total systems concept. It further identifies the Paramedic concept, function, roles and responsibilities of the Paramedic within the system as well as the legal aspects of prehospital medicine and an introduction to legislation affecting prehospital medicine. All aspects of EMS communications will be reviewed, including medical terminol - ogy, radio technology, verbal and written communication. This course covers topics that include basic anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, venous access and medication administration, airway management, and pediatric emergencies. Prerequisite: EMT and invitation from Director following successful completion of application/testing process