EMSP 1120 - EMT Assessment/Airway Management and Pharmacology

Prerequisite: ALHS 1011 and ALHS 1090 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
This course prepares students for initial scene management and assessment of patients as well as management of the airway. Introduction to pharmacology is also covered. Includes application of scene information and patient assessment findings (scene size up, primary and secondary assessment, patient history, and reassessment) to guide emergency management. Topics include: Scene Size-Up; Primary Assessment; History Taking; Secondary Assessment; Monitoring Devices; Reassessment; Airway Management; Respiration; Artificial Ventilation; Principles of Pharmacology; Medication Administration; and Emergency Medications. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab -2. Credit hours: 3 (F, Sp, Su)

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