EG 201 - Trauma

Institution:

Erie Community College

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Description:

This course introduces the paramedic student to specific pathophysiology, assessment, and management techniques for trauma patients. Topics include mechanism of injury, hemorrhage and shock, soft tissue trauma, burns, head and facial trauma, spinal trauma, thoracic trauma, abdominal trauma, musculoskeletal trauma and special considerations. Upon successful completion of this course and the required lab EG 202, the student will receive certification in International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) from the American College of Emergency Physicians. Pre-requisites: Basic EMT, Math and English pretest codes of MTLV 2 or higher and WRLV3 and RELV3 or better, successful completion of all semester #1 course work, Co-registration in EG 202 is required. S (S)

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ecc.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 842-2770

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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