EMS 212 - Medical Emergencies I (3 Credits)

This course prepares students to manage medical emergencies most commonly seen by advanced EMS providers. Topics include a review of physiology, pathophysiology and anatomy of the pulmonary, central nervous, endocrine, gastrointestinal and immune systems. Management strategies for patients experiencing a respiratory, neurologic, endocrine, allergic, gastrointestinal, toxicological and/or behavioral emergency are also discussed. Lecture Hours: 30. Laboratory Hours: 36. Clinical Hours: 36. Prerequisite(s): EMS 208 and EMS 241 with grades of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $60. Laboratory Fee: $55. Usually offered in the summer.