EMS 203 - Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic C

Institution:

Luzerne County Community College

Subject:

Emergency Medical Services

Description:

This course integrates comprehensive knowledge and integrates assessment findings with the principles of pathophysiology and epidemiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for the patient with a medical complaint. Paramedic Part C focuses on anatomy, physiology, prognosis, and management of pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients with chronic illnesses, endocrinology, gastrointestinal, immunology, urology, toxicology, hematology, infectious disease, and behavioral disorders. This course includes a comprehensive field internship (Advanced Practice) that allows the summative cognitive, psychomotor, and behavioral skills required to provide direct patient care using critical thinking and management skills. EMS-203 incorporates the students' knowledge of medical, trauma, and behavioral content from previous courses. Specific focus on topics comprising of the challenged patient, chronically ill patients, and rural EMS Systems are included.

Credits:

7.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.luzerne.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 740-0200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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