EMCR 146 - Introduction to Paramedicine

Institution:

Finger Lakes Community College

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Description:

This initial course covers the parameters that a paramedic operates within in the pre-hospital setting Topics include roles and responsibilities of a paramedic, medical and legal considerations, EMS communications, and documentation. This course provides students with a general overview and principles of anatomy and pathology along with lifespan development The paramedic student will be provided with the fundamentals of pharmacology, including routes of drug absorption, administration, distribution, bioformation and elimination, dosage calculations, and packaging During this course, students will begin clinical requirements in communications and morgue labs : Student must be accepted into the Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic program. Must hold a minimum certification of Basic EMT and maintain that certification throughout the entire program. Must have a minimum of one year EMS field experience

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.flcc.edu

Phone Number:

(585) 394-3500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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