Foundations of Paramedicine

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Career and Technical Education Class Hours: 2 hours lecture. Semester Credit Hours: 2 This course includes a comprehensive review of the knowledge base and skill set of the Emergency Medical Technician. History of EMS, Well-Being of the EMT, medical legal issues, communication and documentation will be expanded to the role of the paramedic. This course includes the theory related to intravenous/intraosseous access, medication administration, patient assessment, and introductory pharmacological calculations. Prerequisite(s): Current NREMT and State of MS EMT certifications, Current AHA BLS card and acceptance per the program admissions procedures