EMSP 1801 — Fundamentals of Paramedic I **
............................. 8 cr. .........................................................................................8 Lec. hrs/week Pre-Req: Admission to Paramedic program, ACT READ 19 Co-Req: EMSP 1401 and 1311 Fundamentals of Paramedic I is the first of two lecture courses to in - clude the following topics: paramedic roles, responsibilities, workforce safety, wellness, public health, communications, documentation, EMS operations, medical/legal considerations, anatomy and physiology, life span development, general pathophysiology, general pharmacology, patient assessment, critical thinking, airway management, respiratory emergencies and introduction to cardiology.