- EMS Fundamentals (2 Units)

Catalog description

Provides paramedic students with comprehensive knowledge of EMS systems, safety, well-being, legal issues, and ethical issues, with the intended outcome of improving the health of EMS personnel, patients, and the community. Students obtain fundamental knowledge of public health principles and epidemiology as related to public health emergencies, health promotion, and illness/injury prevention. Introduces students to comprehensive anatomical and medical terminology and abbreviations, fostering the development of effective written and oral communications with colleagues and other healthcare professionals. (Prerequisites: 531-100 EMR/EMT 1; 531-101 EMT 2. Concurrent enrollment in 531-912 Paramedic Medical Principles; 531-913 Patient Assessment Principles; 531-914 Prehospital Pharmacology; 531-915 Paramedic Respiratory Management; 531-916 Paramedic Cardiology; 531-917 Paramedic Clinical Field 1. Acceptance in the EMT-Paramedic or Paramedic Technician program required including health requirements and criminal background check. Students must be a licensed EMT or AEMT and maintain such licensure throughout the program.)