PMD221 — Paramedic Foundations and Comprehensive Physical Exam
PMD 221 - Paramedic Foundations and Comprehensive Physical Exam PMD 221 - Paramedic Foundations and Comprehensive Physical Exam This sixth course in an Emergency Medical Technician’s or this first course in a Critical Care’ Technician’s progression to Paramedic covers foundational paramedic level concepts. Early in the course general cellular pathophysiology is expanded on with and in-depth discussion of hypoperfusion and various shock states. Physical and emotional developmental milestones are reviewed along with effective communication strategies. Additional advanced airway assessment tools and skills are developed. An in-depth pharmacology knowledge is cultivated and the course concludes with the development of comprehensive history taking and physical examination skills. Hours 3 Class hours; 1.5 Laboratory hours; 3 Clinical hours Course Profile Learning