Intro to Advanced Life Support (ALS)

Catalog description

This course will cover the general scope of practice of a paramedic and explain the roles and responsibilities required therein. The history of EMS as well as the paramedic’s role in society today, basic life-span development and medical legal aspects of a paramedic’s job are addressed. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre-requisite: Instructor Permission (due to need for certification requirements: BLS for healthcare provider and EMT-B certification and admission to the Sanford Paramedics Program). Co-Requisites: HSC 101 , HSC 102 , HSC 201 , HSC 205