2016-2017 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2016-2017 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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EMTP 2220 - Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic II


Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic II is an in-depth advanced study of cardiology, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics and other medical emergencies. Emphasis is placed on the hemodynamics of perfusion, cardiac pharmacology, electrophysiology and rhythm interpretation including 12 lead electrocardiograms. Additional areas of focus are the management and recognition of acute myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease, management of hypertension, cerebrovascular accidents, and life-threatening arrhythmias. Specialized treatment of the neonate including airway management, vascular access, drug therapy, destination considerations and cardiac abnormalities are covered as well. Successful completion of this course will result in the student being endorsed in Neonatal Advanced Life Support by the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Heart Association. Additional areas of study include the neurological emergencies, endocrinology disorders, behavior and psychiatric disorders.

Credits: 16
Lecture Hours: 14
Lab Hours: 6
Semester: Spring

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic program; EMTP 2210; EMTP 2215.

Corequisite: EMTP 2225.

Note: Course not designed for transfer.

***Course will be phased out Spring 2017***


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