EMS 210 — Paramedic I
The course will cover material including introduction to advanced pre-hospital care, EMS systems, roles and responsibilities of the paramedic and medical/legal aspects of advanced pre-hospital care, and anatomy & physiology, pathophysiology and advanced airway management clinical pre-hospital pharmacology, IV access and advanced airway management techniques are introduced. Lab work involves IV access techniques, endotracheal intubation, computing dosages, preparing medications for administration and practice in all administrative techniques. Skills are demonstrated and practiced in the laboratory, hospital and/or field setting. Students must satisfactorily perform all practical skills in order to successfully complete the course. In addition, students will practice BLS skills including patient assessment, bleeding and fracture management.