EMTP 103 - Cardiology

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

EMT Paramedic

Description:

This course is designed to prepare the paramedic student to manage numerous types of cardiology emergencies. Topics including the etiology and epidemiology of cardiopulmonary diseases and conditions will be discussed as well as the means of identifying and describing the function of cardiopulmonary system. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify the risk factors and prevention education of cardiovascular disease processes; Distinguish pathophysiology of respiratory emergencies related to ventilation, diffusion, and perfusion; Assess causes, complications, and conditions of the cardiopulmonary system; Describe the anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system; Identify the electrophysiology of the cardiac system; Describe cardiovascular disease processes; Distinguish among varied techniques in managing cardiac and pulmonary emergencies; Apply emergency intervention on patients suffering from cardiopulmonary conditions; Attain certification in Advance Cardiac Life Support.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

EMTP 101 (Grade of C or Higher), EMTP 102*, EMTP 104*, EMTP 105*, and Up to Date Emergency Medical Technician and CPR Provider Certification (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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