EMSA 401 - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Institution:

Virginia Commonwealth University

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Description:

Semester course; 1 lecture hour. 1 credit. Prerequisite: certification/licensure as a paramedic, R.N., M.D., D.O., dentist, physician's assistant, or enrolled as a paramedic, medical or nursing student. A comprehensive course that emphasizes early recognition of pre-arrest states and the prevention of cardiopulminary arrest according to American Heart Association guidelines. Covers relevant priorities and techniques that enable effective intervention in pediatric resuscitation by physicians, nurses, paramedics and other health care workers who are licensed to do advanced practice intervention, including airway management, vascular access and intravenous fluid and medication administration.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vcu.edu/

Phone Number:

(804) 828-0100

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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