EMS 2033 - Paramedic Medical Emergencies

4 Credits

Expands on the paramedic student’s knowledge of medical emergencies with the Integration of assessment findings in formulating a field impression and implementing a treatment plan. This course will cover principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology related to common medical emergencies including: neurological, abdominal and gastrointestinal disorders, immunological, infectious diseases, endocrine disorders, psychiatric disorders, toxicological, respiratory, hematological, genitourinary, gynecological, non-traumatic musculoskeletal disorders, and diseases of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat. Note: This course was previously listed as EMS 233.

Required: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific

Prerequisite(s): EMS 2025

Corequisite(s): EMS 2025