EMS 5615 - Pre- Hospital Care

Institution:

Cowley County Community College

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Description:

Information presented in this class includes EMS as a system concept, the MICT's role as a healthcare professional, ethics, stress management, illness and injury prevention, communications, and specific roles and responsibilities of the MICT. Legal aspects of prehospital medicine and legislation will be introduced. Advanced patient assessment is thoroughly discussed and correlated to knowledge acquired during the Anatomy and Physiology class. Advanced airway management is thoroughly explored and correlated to knowledge acquired during the Anatomy and Physiology class. This class provides instruction in both basic and advanced airway management techniques. Emphasis is placed on proper ventilation and cellular respiration as a basis for continued life. Both didactic and psychomotor skills training are used during the class. Prerequisite: EMS 5611

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cowley.edu

Phone Number:

(620) 442-0430

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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