course descriptions
 

           
     

Course Details

EMS 250   Advanced Medical Emergency
   
Lecture: 02 Lab: 03
Clinical:  00 Credit: 03
   
Components:  None
Prerequisites: All courses required: EMS 120, EMS 121, EMS 130 and EMS 131
Corequisites:   None
   
This course provides an in-depth study of medical conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include pulmonology, neurology, endocrinology, anaphylaxis, gastroenterology, toxicology, and environmental emergencies integrating case presentation and emphasizing pharmacotherapeutics. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage frequently encountered medical conditions based upon initial patient impression.