EMS 1035 - Paramedic Care I

Institution:

Oklahoma City Community College

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Description:

Prerequisite: (R) (M), EMS 1018 or equivalent; pre- or corequisite: BIO 1314 5 CREDITS The student will accurately describe the EMS Systems, roles & responsibilities, of the Paramedic within the system; summarize and interpret legal responsibilities according to federal, state and local laws and regulations; wellness, illness/injury prevention, ethics, therapeutic communications, lifespan development, history taking, techniques of physical examination, patient assessment, clinical decision making, communications, & documentation; evaluate their attitudes toward ethics, death and dying, professional interpersonal relationships, and crisis intervention; and complete orientation to advanced training practicum rotations. The student will define medical terms using roots, prefixes, and suffixes. A field and hospital clinical practicum are an integral part of the course. Liability insurance and a student uniform are required prior to clinical rotations.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.occc.edu

Phone Number:

(405) 682-1611

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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