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Jan 02, 2025
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EMS 225 - Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: EMT-B or EMT-I certification. Requires college-level reading, English & math.
Introduces the paramedic student to the advanced practice of prehospital care. This course covers professional behavior, medical ethics, legal issues, patient assessment, therapeutic communication, clinical decision-making, and basic and advanced airway management. This course discusses the EMS’s role in the healthcare continuum, professional communication, patient care documentation, IV fluid therapy, and resuscitation and the application of evidence-based medicine. A brief overview of human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology is included.
Prev. Course Codes: EMS-221, EMT-221
LEC 45 Clock hours
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