course descriptions
 

           
     

Course Details

EMS 131   Advanced Airway Management
   
Lecture: 01 Lab: 02
Clinical:  00 Credit: 02
   
Components:  None
Prerequisites: EMS 110
Corequisites:   EMS 120 and EMS 130
   
This course is designed to provide advanced airway management techniques and is required for intermediate and paramedic certification. Topics include respiratory anatomy and physiology, airway, ventilation, adjuncts, surgical intervention, and rapid sequence intubation. Upon completion, students should be able to properly utilize all airway adjuncts and pharmacology associated with airway control and maintenance.