PAR 3010 - Cardiac and Medical Emergencies

Credits: (6)
Typically taught:
Fall [2nd Blk]

Integrates assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment and/or disposition plan for a patient with a cardiac or medical complaint. This course prepares the paramedic student to recognize, assess, develop and implement paramedic interventions related to cardiac and other medical emergencies. Topical areas include the cardiac, circulatory, digestive, endocrine, HEENT, hematologic, respiratory, and urinary systems. Concepts of infectious diseases, toxicology, anaphylaxis, environmental exposure, and shock will also be presented. Current AHA Guidelines and the 2010 National EMS Standards will be fully utilized. Prerequisite: PAR 2000. May be repeated once for credit.