EMS 245 : Paramedic Medical Emergencies

This course relates pathophysiology and assessment findings to the formulation of field impressions and implementation treatment plans for specific medical conditions.  Content areas include:  pulmonology, neurology, gastroenterology, renal/urology, toxicology, hematology, environmental conditions, infectious and communicable diseases, abuse and assault, patients with special challenges, and acute interventions for the chronic care patient.  

Credit Hours: 3 

Lecture: 2 

Lab:1 (3 contact hours:1 credit hour) 

Clinical/Practicum: 0