EMS 132 - Cardiology I

Institution:

Southern Crescent Technical College

Subject:

Description:

(Prerequisite: EMS, 126, EMS 127, EMS 128 EMS 129; Corequisite: ENG 101, SCT 100, EMS 132 EMS 200) Emphasizes the study of the cardiovascular system. Cardi ology I will introduce and explore cardiovascular epidemi ology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and electrophysiology. This course will also provide instruction on initial cardiovascular assessment, focused history, de tailed physical examination, and electrocardiographic monitoring. Management of the cardiovascular patient will be taught in Cardiology II. At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field imptession and implement the treatment plan for the patient with cardiovascular disease. This course provides instruction on topics in Division 5 (Medi cal), Section 2 (Cardiology) of the USDOT/NHTSA Paramedic National Standatd Curriculum.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.sctech.edu

Phone Number:

(770) 228-7348

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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