PTEP 2600 - Medical Emergencies for the Paramedic

Credits: 8
This course integrates assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment and-or disposition plan for a patient with a medical complaint. This course covers the Medical Section of the national EMS Education Standards Curriculum. Students will participate in classroom lecture and discussion as well as practical lab exercise and clinical opportunities designed to prepare the student with to provide emergency care to those who are experiencing a medical emergency along with the appropriate care and intervention(s) necessary to insure safe, effective and efficient transport to the most appropriate facility. This course meets all national EMS Education Standards.

Prerequisite: PTEP 2500 (B or better)