Advanced Emergency Resuscitation

Catalog description

By teaching Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) methodologies and protocols, this course prepares the paramedic student in the integration of comprehensive knowledge of causes and pathophysiology into the management of shock, respiratory failure, respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest and peri-arrest states with an emphasis on early intervention to prevent respiratory and/ or cardiac arrest if possible. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic program (31-531-1) or the Paramedic Technician program (10-531-1). Complete EMS-917. Completion of or currently enrolled in EMS-916.