EMS 2990C - Paramedic Cardiac Emergencies- as

Institution:

Florida SouthWestern State College

Subject:

Emergency Medical Services

Description:

64 class hours ( or equivalent) 5 Credits This course is a combined lecture/clinical course format designed to be the sequel to Paramedic IV and will be taken with Paramedic V. This course will examine how the body's systems work together to maintain homeostasis focusing most on emergency situations. Students will obtain certifications in Basic Trauma Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Students will also receive instruction in 12 lead EKG interpetation, as well as hospital clinical rotation in the cardiac catherterization laboratory.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fsw.edu

Phone Number:

(239) 489-9300

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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