EMT 201 - General Principles of Pathophysiology and Disease

Institution:

Volunteer State Community College

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Description:

A general study of pathophysiologic etiologies of disease and the body system response to injury or environmental stress as outlined in the National Standard Curriculum for EMT-Paramedic. Emphasis is on multi-system responses to illness or injury and their relationship. Each body system is reviewed for specific and unique conditions that disturb homeostasis or influence medication administration, distribution, action or effect. PREREQUISITE: AHC 115, AHC 130, or permission of instructor. CO-REQUISITE: EMT 211, 215C or permission of instructor. Four lecture hours per week.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.volstate.edu

Phone Number:

(615) 452-8600

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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