Paramedic II

Catalog description

Continues with focus upon the emergency management of the medically injured adult and pediatric patients. Included in Paramedic II are the skills necessary to perform these tasks including endotracheal intubation, intravenous cannulation, fluid resuscitation, cardiac rhythm interpretation and medication administration. These skills are practiced in the classroom laboratory setting under close supervision and in the clinical settings in emergency departments, surgical suites, life squads throughout the region, intensive care units, obstetrical unit, psychiatric unit and the cardiac catheterization laboratory. Note: Approval of the Department Chairperson required to enroll in this course. Co-requisite: NONE