EM 104 Emergency Medical Services I

11 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EMT-B and AHA CPR Certification.
This course is an intense introduction to advanced emergency skills for the certified EMT-B. Upon successful completion, the student will demonstrate proficiency in the following skill areas: patient assessment, advanced airway, basic ECG interpretation/treatment, and various routes of drug administration. The semester is broken down into seven divisions consisting of preparatory, airway, patient assessment, trauma, medical, and special considerations. An overview of the human body systems will be conducted. Topics include areas of instruction in pharmacology, pulmonary, neurology, gastroenterology, urology, cardiovascular, renal, behavior, environmental, substance abuse, allergic reactions, diabetic emergencies, infectious and communicable diseases. Special considerations include gynecology, geriatrics, neonatal resuscitation, pediatrics, and obstetrics.