EMSA 430 - Trauma

Institution:

Virginia Commonwealth University

Subject:

Description:

Semester course; 3 lecture and 2 laboratory hours. 4 credits. Open to EMSA majors only. A comprehensive course integrating the anatomy, pathophysiology, epidemiology, mortality and morbidity of trauma. Covers the structure of trauma care systems, kinematics and epidemiology of trauma. Integrates the assessment, clinical diagnosis, development and application of a management plan for patients with hemorrhage, shock, burns, head, thoracic, abdominal, musculoskeletal and spinal injuries.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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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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