EMT 240 - Paramedic I

Institution:

Portland Community College

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Description:

Didactic portion covers illness and injury prevention, medical legal issues and well being of the paramedic. Patient care topics include advanced airway, medication math, general principles of pathophysiology of shock, trauma assessment, kinematics, pharmacology, toxicology, drug and alcohol abuse, infection disease, endocrinology, OB/GYN, neonatology, cardiovascular system, EKG monitoring. There will be associated practical labs. Students will be certified in Pre-Hospital Life Support (PHTLS). Department permission required. Prerequisite: WR 121, MTH 60/65, BI 101, BI 231, BI 232, EMT 100, EMT 106, EMT 280B, EMT 115, EMT 116, EMT 117, EMT 118.

Credits:

13.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.pcc.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 244-6111

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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