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EMSP 1801 - Fundamentals of Paramedic I |
Fundamentals of Paramedic I is the first of two lecture courses to include the following topics: paramedic roles, responsibilities, workforce safety, wellness, public health, communications, documentation, EMS operations, medical/legal considerations, anatomy and physiology, life span development, general pathophysiology, general pharmacology, patient assessment, critical thinking, airway management, respiratory emergencies and introduction to cardiology.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Paramedic Program and all EMSB and EMSA courses or TN AEMT license.
Corequisite: EMSP 1401 and EMSP 1311
In rare and unusual circumstances, a course prerequisite can be overridden with the permission of the Department Lead for the discipline.
8.000 Credit hours 8.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Nursing Department Course Attributes: Certifications 3, Lrning Communities Curricular |