EMS 2603 - Paramedic I

Institution:

Valencia College

Subject:

EMS:Emergency Medical Services

Description:

PARAMEDIC I Prerequisites: State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician Certification and acceptance to Paramedic Certificate program. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BSC 1084. Corequisites: EMS 2603L and EMS 2666. EMS 2603 is the first course in the sequence necessary for completion of the Paramedic Certificate curriculum. The course is designed to reinforce concepts and clinical skills learned at the EMT level and to integrate this knowledge with beginning advanced life support concepts and skills. Emphasis is placed on EMS Systems, illness and injury prevention, medical-legal issues, patient assessment, airway management and ventilation, pathophysiology, pharmacology, shock, and decision making regarding appropriate interventions for identified problems. This course includes Modules 1, 2 and 3 of the DOT National Standard Curriculum for Paramedic Program. (Special Fee: $74.00)

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

valenciacollege.edu

Phone Number:

(407) 299-2187

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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