EM 212 Emergency Medical Services III

11 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EM 201 and EM 203 with a grade of “C” or better.
This course provides the student with a greater in-depth knowledge of anatomy/physiology and the pathophysiology relevant to patient care in the pre-hospital setting. Enhancement of the skills and knowledge learned in Emergency Medical Services I and II in the areas of gastroenterology, urology, nephrology, toxicology, hematology, environmental, infectious diseases, psychiatric, and behavioral emergencies. Other topics include life-span, acute interventions, assessment-based management, operations, intervention for the chronic-care patient, abuse, assault, and special considerations.

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Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a member institution of the Community and Technical College System of West Virginia and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges.

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