EMS2604C — PARAMEDIC II: 8 Credits
(On Demand) This course will continue to build on the knowledge and skills learned in the program’s previous course(s). Students will be expected to apply the prerequisite skills from previous program semesters to the current semester. In this course students will focus on various medical emergencies encountered by EMS professionals. The medical topics will include pulmonology cardiology neurology immunology endocrine gastrointestinal genitourinary \\ renal infectious diseases \\ sepsis psychiatric toxicology hematology EENT and non-traumatic musculoskeletal problems. The lab portion of the course will include skills checkoffs and scenarios of various medical complaints in which students will be required to assess and determine the appropriate treatment plan and demonstrate the treatment in a safe manner. Students will be required to successfully perform skills related to cardiac monitor in EKG interpretation defibrillation synchronize cardioversion and transcutaneous pacing (TCP). Students will be evaluated on professional behavior throughout the program during class lab time and clinical settings. Prerequisite: EMS 2603C. Corequisite: EMS 2656.