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: Summer

Class Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 3.00

Credit Hours: 4.00
Requisites:

Take All: EMS 122 and EMS 130 ; (Required, Previous);
Take EMS 221 ; (Required, Previous or Concurrent);
Take one ENG 002 , BSP 4002 , or ENG 111 ; (Required, Previous);
Take MAT 003 or BSP 4003 ; (Required, Previous);

This course is part of this/these program(s) of study:

Emergency Medical Science, A.A.S.