EM 18045 - Medical Emergencies For Paramedics I w/ Lab

Institution:

Arkansas Northeastern College

Subject:

Description:

At the completion of this unit, the paramedic student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the medical patient. Medical patients will include those having disease processes involving the following body systems: pulmonary, cardiology, and neurology. Skills include ECG monitoring, defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, and carotid sinus massage, Blood glucose monitoring, and medication administration. Students will be required to successfully complete the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.anc.edu

Phone Number:

(870) 762-1020 ext 1124

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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