EMS-250 Medical Emergencies

This course provides an in-depth study of medical conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include appropriate interventions/treatments for disorders/diseases/injuries affecting the following systems: respiratory, neurological, abdominal/gastrointestinal, endocrine, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and immunological as well as toxicology, infectious diseases and diseases of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, assess and manage the care of frequently encountered medical conditions based upon initial patient assessment. Semester Offered: Fall and Spring

Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 3.00

Credit Hours: 4.00
Requisites:
Take All: EMS 122 and EMS 130 (Required, Previous).
This course is part of this/these program(s) of study:

Emergency Medical Science: Associate in Applied Science Degree Program
Emergency Medical Science (Bridging Option): Associate in Applied Science Degree Program