EMS1133 — Foundations of Paramedicine
EMS 1133 - Foundations of Paramedicine EMS 1133 - Foundations of Paramedicine 3 Credit Hours This course consists includes a comprehensive review of the knowledge base and skill set of the Emergency Medical Technician. History of EMS, Well-Being of the EMT, medical legal issues, communication and documentation will be expanded to the role of the paramedic. This course includes the theory related to intravenous/intraosseous access, medication administration, patient assessment, and introductory pharmacological calculations. It also includes a laboratory experience designed to give psychomotor experience to the theoretical concepts developed in the lecture.