EMS106 Medical Emergencies

Topics include advanced patient assessment techniques; establishing and maintaining an airway, caring for the emotionally disturbed patient, obstetrical and gynecological emergencies, and pediatric medical emergencies. Emphasis is placed on the EMT-P working as a team member and identifying the limitations of paramedicine in the emergency medical setting.

Credit Hours

2

Lecture Hours

2

Corequisite

BIO101 Human Biology Minimum Grade of: C and BIO102 Human Biology Laboratory Minimum Grade of: C or BIO121 Anatomy & Physiology I Minimum Grade of: C and EMS103 Introduction to Paramedicine Minimum Grade of: C and EMS104 Pharmacology for the Paramedic Minimum Grade of: C and EMS105 Pharmacology for the Paramedic Laboratory Minimum Grade of: C and EMS107 Medical Emergencies Laboratory Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

  • Free Elective

  • Reading Content Course

Major Restrictions

Paramedic Technology, Associate in Science

Paramedic Technology Certificate