EMS 230 — Paramedic III
The course will cover material including medical emergencies, trauma and environmental emergencies, special populations, evaluations, EMS operations, and NYC protocols. Patient assessment and formulation of a field impression, selecting and implementing an appropriate treatment plan for the patient will be continued. Assessment and formulation of field impressions and implementation of an appropriate treatment plan for patients with a wide range of medical complaints including respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, environmental and obstetrical emergencies. Special skills associated with patient rescue, extrication and movement that are common in the community are covered. These include MVA extrication, water rescue, patient transport and safety from high-rise, subways, and limited space environments.