EMS 2031 - Paramedic Cardiology

5 Credits

Introduces the paramedic student to cardiovascular emergencies and the care of patients presenting with cardiovascular emergencies. Topics will include assessment of the cardiovascular system, ECG acquisition and interpretation both single lead and 12 lead, pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease and treatments indicated for a given disease. Note: This course was previously listed as EMS 231.

Required: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific

Prerequisite(s): EMS 2025

Corequisite(s): EMS 2025