EMSP 1122 - Paramedic Part 2 of 4

12.0 Credits

Students are introduced to medical emergencies. This course provides the foundational understanding of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of cardiovascular system. Electrocardiography will be introduced and applied for patient management.

NOTE: All paramedic courses must be taken consecutively, completed with a C or above, and taken concurrently with their respective corequisite clinical/field component in order for students to sit for the Paramedic certification exam.

Prerequisites: (1) EMSP 1120

Corequisite: (1) EMSP 1123

Lecture Hours: 10.0
Lab Hours: 6.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with cardiovascular disease.
Provide a complete comprehensive cardiac patient assessment.
Integrate 4-Lead and 12-Lead electrocardiographic (ECG) findings
Manage the patient with cardiac medications.
Manage the cardiac patient with electrical therapy.
Practice and apply skills from the EMSP Handbook for EMSP 1122 and 1120

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