EMS 201 - Advanced Pre-Hospital Training Program:Paramedic I

Institution:

Cape Cod Community College

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Description:

This course will cover the roles and responsibilities of the EMT/ Paramedic including history and physical assessment, pathophysiology and management of shock, cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and abdominal emergencies, and overview of emergency medical services communication systems. Students perform skills under the supervision of a clinical preceptor in a variety of clinical sites, including critical care units, operating rooms, emergency departments, and renal dialysis departments. Applicants must be currently certified as an EMT for at least one year and are required to attend an information session and interview. Special tuition is charged. Prerequisite: ENL020 and MAT020 or satisfactory basic skills assessment scores / 7 credits. Offered in the Fall.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.capecod.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 362-2131

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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