SCE 230 - Paramedic I

Institution:

CUNY LaGuardia Community College

Subject:

Description:

(8clinical) Review of all basic level skills and an introduction to advanced skills of the paramedic. Topics include roles and responsibilities, stress management, communications, and medical/legal/ethical issues. This course provides an introduction to clinical pre-hospital pharmacology, IV access and advanced airway management techniques. Lab work involves IV access techniques, endotracheal intubation, computing dosages, preparing medications for administration and practice in all administrative techniques. Skills are taught/practiced in the laboratory/hospital/field setting. Students must satisfactorily perform all practical skills to successfully complete the course.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.lagcc.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 482-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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