Medical Emergencies II

Catalog description

This course is designed to introduce the students to specific pathophysiology, and assessment and management techniques for patients experiencing a medical emergency. Topics include: gynecological emergencies, obstetrical emergencies (including management of the neonate), hematological emergencies, gastrointestinal emergencies, renal and urologic emergencies, infectious and communicable diseases, psychiatric and behavioral disorders, geriatrics, abuse, special needs patients, and acute interventions for chronically ill patients. Prerequisites: matriculation in EMS program and C+ or higher in EMS 110, EMS 110L, EMS 111, EMS 112, EMS 120, EMS 120L, EMS 121, EMS 130, EMS 130L, EMS 131, EMS 140, EMS 140L, and EMS 141; co-requisites: EMS 150L and EMS 151.