PARA 35000 Cardiovascular Paramedicine

This course teaches principles of cardiovascular paramedicine. Topics covered include cardiac anatomy and physiology, cardiac electrophysiology, electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation, basic and advanced 12 lead ECG interpretation, paramedic cardiac patient assessment, cardiac pathophysiology, American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) treatment guidelines and integrated paramedic management of cardiac patients. Lab fee required. 

Credits

5

Prerequisite

Admission to paramedic cohort. Paramedic Program Director approval.

Offered

Spring semester.