FPS 48000 Paramedic III
This course will review mechanisms of injury based knowledge of the forces that cause trauma. Assessment and management of patients injured by mechanical, thermal, electrical or chemical agents will be covered in detail. Course will also outline logistical and special operations considerations in the pre-hospital environment that include ambulance operations; safety; rescue; Incident Command; crime scene considerations; and hazardous materials. In addition, students will learn a complaint based approach to assessment and management of medical conditions. Offered summer terms only. In addition this course will provide a review and summary of cognitive knowledge and skills needed to prepare the student for the final course evaluation and for the National Registry practical and written evaluations. Prerequisite: Grade of C or greater in all fire and paramedic courses taken plus a current EMT-Basic license. Additional background check and drug screening may be necessary based on time from original check and screening. To receive license all clinical hours must be completed.
Credits
7
Prerequisite
Grade of C or better in
FPS 38100 required.
Offered
summer term only.