EMS 2604L - Paramedic II Laboratory Offered as Needed 6 hours

Institution:

Seminole State College of Florida

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Description:

This course presents the objectives contained in Modules IV and V of the 1998 U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic. This course stresses theory and procedures used by a comprehensive emergency medical system in advanced pre-hospital care of the emergency patient. The laboratory will focus on cardiovascular, respiratory, and traumatic emergencies, enabling students to practice the associated treatment modalities. Topics studied include the following treatment of medical emergencies: cardiology, pulmonary, neurology, endocrinology, allergies, gastroenterology, renal, toxicology, hematology, environmental conditions, communicable diseases, gynecology, obstetrics, and psychiatric emergencies. The following trauma emergency treatments include burns, spinal, thoracic, abdominal, musculoskeletal, head, facial, soft tissue hemorrhage and shock. Course must be completed with a grade of C (80 percent grade average) or better to continue in the Paramedic program. This course may be repeated one time. Permission of EMS program manager is required. This course is offered in the Spring and Summer terms. Lab fee required. Prerequisites: EMS 2603 and EMS 2603L and EMS 2666 with grades of C or higher. Corequisites: EMS 2604 and EMS 2667 and EMS 2647.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.seminolestate.edu/

Phone Number:

(407) 708-4722

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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