EMS271 — Medical Emergencies in Paramedicine I
EMS 271 - Medical Emergencies in Paramedicine I EMS 271 - Medical Emergencies in Paramedicine I Description: Designed to provide an overview of pathophysiologic principles, epidemiology, comprehensive assessment, differential diagnosis, and pharmacology for respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies. Prepares students to implement a management plan in the Paramedic Scope of Practice for respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies. A-F grading only. Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Course Content: Comprehensive assessment: pathophysiology, epidemiology, technology (diagnostics, heart rhythm monitoring, and other monitoring and diagnostic devices), and techniques Formulating a differential diagnosis Management: pharmacologic agents, respiratory emergencies, and cardiovascular emergencies Learning