EMP 192 - Paramedic Operations

Institution:

Jefferson State Community College

Subject:

Emergency Med Tech Technician

Description:

2 semester hours Prerequisite: Admission to the EMT-Paramedic Program. Corequisite: Approved anatomy and physiology course(s). (Lec 2 hrs, Lab 2 hrs) This course focuses on the operational knowledge and skills needed for safe and effective patient care within the paramedic's scope of practice. Content areas include: pathophysiology, life span development, ambulance operations, medical incident command, rescue awareness and operations, hazardous materials incidents, crime scene awareness, and Alabama EMS laws and rules. Upon course completion, students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic and requirements set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.jeffstateonline.com

Phone Number:

(205) 853-1200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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