MICT 160 - Pre-Hospital Assessment and Treatment II

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

8 hours lecture, 6 hours lab per week for 8 weeks Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher in MICT 150; acceptance into MICT program; completion of a State of Hawai'i approved Emergency Medical Technician program; State licensure at the EMT level.Comment: Letter grade only. MICT 160 may not be audited. MICT 160 may not be taken credit/no credit. MICT 160 is the theory and laboratory practice of advanced life support skills in assessment and treatment of patients with cardiac conditions that require pre-hospital emergency care. Upon successful completion of MICT 160, the student should be able to: Describe detailed anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular systems. Recognize normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms, including life threatening arrhythmias and relate to cardiac output. Recognize and interpret normal and abnormal 12-lead EKG's and correlate its clinical relevance. Describe specific treatment of arrhythmias 0 according to approved standing orders for Hawaii's MICTs. Perform advanced cardiac life support skills.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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