EMSP 2104 - Paramedic Trauma Care

Prerequisite: Program Admission
This course addresses the recognition, assessment, and management of traumatic injuries by the paramedic in the prehospital environment. Emphasis is placed on trauma systems, injury prevention, pathophysiology, and evidence-based treatment strategies for various trauma types including soft tissue, musculoskeletal, abdominal, thoracic, head, spine, and multi-system trauma. Students will develop decision-making skills through simulation and scenario-based practice. Students enrolled in this course will be assessed a $15 cost recovery course fee in addition to tuition and fees. Fees are subject to change at the end of any semester. Contact hours: Class - 4, Lab - 2 Credit hours: 5 (T)