EMS 278 - Paramedic III

Institution:

Flathead Valley Community College

Subject:

Description:

8 credits (Spring Semester) Prerequisites: EMS 274, EMS 275, EMS 276, EMS 277. Corequisite: EMS 279. The course topics include: neonatology, pediatrics, pediatric education for prehospital providers (PEPP) certification, geri-atrics, abuse/assault, patients with special challenges, acute interventions for the chronic care patient, assessment based management, ambulance operations, incident command, rescue awareness/operations, hazardous materials incidents, crime scene awareness, terrorism response/weapons of mass destruction. Students successfully completing the paramedic course series may take National Registry examinations.

Credits:

8.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.fvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 756-3822

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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