EMS 227 - Trauma Management

Institution:

Northern Maine Community College

Subject:

Description:

class hours, 54 lab hours Comprehensive course in the pathophysiology, kinematics and management of the trauma patient. Topics include multisystems trauma, spinal injury, head injury, orthopedic injury, internal injury and burns. Students learn about EMS trauma systems. Upon completion of the lab portion of the class, students receive certification in Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS). There is an additional cost for this certification. Pre/corequisite: EMS 111 or EMT-Basic Licensure.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.nmcc.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 768-2700

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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