EMER 1118 - Paramedic I

Institution:

Southeast Arkansas College

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Description:

(Prerequisite: EMT-A Certification and acceptance into Paramedic Program ) This course provides a framework for the Emergency Medical Technician desiring certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic. The course covers the foundation of EMS Systems, including the roles, responsibilities, and well being of the Paramedic, injury and illness prevention, medical and legal issues, ethical issues, pharmacology, venous access therapeutic communications, life span development, airway management and ventilation, history taking, techniques of physical exam, patient assessment, clinical decision making, communications, documentation and rescue operations.

Credits:

8.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.seark.edu

Phone Number:

(870) 543-5900

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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