Neuroendocrine Emergencies

Catalog description

Limitations on Enrollment: Formal admission to the Paramedic Certificate Program; current physical exam and TB clearance; current immunizations; personal liability insurance; background check, drug screening; current AHA BLS Provider card. Prerequisites: EMT 121, EMT 122, and EMT 125. This course prepares paramedic students to assess and manage patients with medical emergencies involving the neurologic and endocrine systems. Topics include altered mental status, seizures, strokes (including TIA and hemorrhagic/ischemic differentiation), diabetic emergencies, thyroid and adrenal dysfunction, and complex multisystem presentations. Emphasis is placed on clinical assessment, differential diagnosis, appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, and prioritization of care. Includes preparation for stroke system activation and adherence to current regional and national treatment protocols. (CSU, AVC)