EMS 641Introduction to Paramedicine

Hawkeye Community College · 3 credits · UGRD

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This course provides an overview of paramedic roles and responsibilities and the emergency medical service system. Included is discussion of medicolegal and ethical issues in EMS, agents of trauma and disease, career opportunities for paramedics, demonstration of proper documentation in EMS, and non-patient care aspects of EMS.

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 2 sections

Aug 19 – Dec 11

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
500Class #092894-EMS-641-500	Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Times TBD Online ONLNE (Lecture)	Online ONLNE	Cockrell, J
500 notes: Students are not required to attend any classes on campus or attend online class meetings held at specific times. Exams may be proctored using remote proctoring software online. A computer, high-speed internet, web camera and microphone are needed for Online courses. Students who do not have access to this technology may use the computer labs available on campus.

501Class #096153-EMS-641-501	Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Times TBD Online ONLNE (Lecture)	Online ONLNE	Cockrell, J
501 notes: Students are not required to attend any classes on campus or attend online class meetings held at specific times. Exams may be proctored using remote proctoring software online. A computer, high-speed internet, web camera and microphone are needed for Online courses. Students who do not have access to this technology may use the computer labs available on campus.