EMS 2600C - Introduction to Paramedic Practice

Institution:

St. Petersburg College

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Description:

3 credits Prerequisites: Computer/Information Literacy Competency Requirement met and current Florida EMT certification. Prerequisites: BSC 1084C or (BSC 2085/L and BSC 2086/L), EMS 1522C and HSC 1531 with grades of "C" or better OR Corequisites: BSC 1084C or (BSC 2085/L and BSC 2086/L), EMS 1522C and HSC 1531. This course is an in-depth introduction to the U.S. Department of Transportation, EMT Paramedic:National Standard Curriculum/EMS Education Standards which includes aspects of the prehospital environment which focuses on the well-being of the paramedic, parmedic roles and responsibilities, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems, illness and injury prevention, medical and legal considerations, ethics, history-taking, therapeutic comunication, lifespan development, and basic patient assessment. 96 contact hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.spcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(727) 341-4772

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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