2021-2022 Course Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Course Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EMSP 2130 - Advanced Resuscitative Skills for Paramedics


Prerequisite: Program Admission; ALHS 1011  or BIOL 2113  and BIOL 2113L  and BIOL 2114  and BIOL 2114L , ENGL 1010  or ENGL 1101 , MATH 1012  or MATH 1111  or MATH 1103  and PSYC 1010  or PSYC 1101 ; and EMSP 1510 , EMSP 1520 , EMSP 1530 , and EMSP 1540  
This course will equip the paramedicine student with an expanded knowledge of pharmacology, as well as skills used to manage the respiratory system. Students will learn to use these advanced resuscitative skills to mitigate patient care emergencies, and to improve the overall health of the patient. Topics include: Principles of Pharmacology; Medication Administration; Emergency Medications; Airway Management; Respiration; and Artificial Ventilation. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 2. Credit hours: 3 (Sp)