EMSE 1161 - Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care II

Institution:

Century College - Minnesota

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Description:

This course builds upon EMS 1160 and presents concepts and skills for assessing and managing the out-of-hospital cardiac patient. Emphasis will be placed upon recognition, interpretation and management of EKG rhythms, and cardiac arrest management with the use of pacemakers, defibrillators, and medications. A practicum, with occupational experiences in a cardiac cath lab, coronary care unit, and emergency departments, will provide the student with an opportunity to provide paramedic-level interventions. Obtaining ACLS Provider certification is a component of this course. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. This course requires Minnesota Human Services and National background studies with no restrictions; current state EMT certification; current AHA BLS Provider certification; required immunizations; current healthcare insurance. Prerequisite(s): EMSE 1160 with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation(s): Basic word processing skills.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.century.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 770-3200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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