EMS 210 - Medical Emergencies (7 Credits)

This course prepares students to manage medical emergencies most commonly seen by advanced EMS clinicians. Topics include a review of physiology, pathophysiology and anatomy of the pulmonary, central nervous, gastrointestinal, immune, endocrine, renal and hematologic systems and the special senses. Management strategies for patients experiencing a respiratory, neurologic, endocrine, allergic, gastrointestinal, toxicological, behavioral emergency, as well as renal, hematologic and infectious disease disorders are also discussed. Lecture Hours: 70. Laboratory Hours: 72. Clinical Hours: 72. Prerequisite(s): EMS 208 and EMS 241 with a grade of “C” or better. Course Fee: $60. Laboratory Fee: $55. Insurance Fee: $52. Usually offered in the summer.