EMTP 2210 - Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic I
Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic I is an in-depth study of pharmacology, advanced airway management, infectious disease, advanced trauma management and patient assessment. Students learn an extensive application of those drugs used to treat medical and traumatic emergencies. Emphasis is placed on drug calculation, actions, indications, contraindications, dosage, interactions, controlled substances, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements and routes of administration. A broad based study of those issues and advanced skills impacting the Paramedic is conducted. Advanced and basic airway maintenance is introduced in this course. Students are also required to complete clinical rotations in the operating room where they will perform endotracheal intubations.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic program, EMT 1000, EMTA 1100, and EMTP 2200.
Corequisite: EMTP 2215
17 Credit Hours - 15 Lecture Hours, 6 Lab Hours (F)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 17
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