2016-2017 Course Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
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2016-2017 Course Catalog & 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 .
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)