Cognitive Paramedicine I

Catalog description

8 cr. hrs.; 8 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. Prerequisites: EMS 100 and 102, or current EMT licensure or NREMT certification with eligibility for Illinois EMT licensure; appropriate math placement score or MATH 070 "C" or better; COMM 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 101C; or consent of EMS program director. Concurrent enrollment in EMS 203 and EMS 205. This course covers key topics including EMS systems, workforce safety and wellness, medical, legal, and ethical issues, as well as anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and patient assessment techniques. Other topics include pharmacology, airway management, and the treatment of respiratory, cardiac, neurological, and trauma-related emergencies. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, communication, and documentation to prepare students for the clinical challenges they will encounter in the field. This lecture course forms the theoretical foundation for the practical skills developed in subsequent lab courses, ensuring students are well-prepared to provide high-quality care in pre-hospital settings.