EMSP 230 Critical Applications for Paramedicine

This course is designed for the paramedic student to use information learned in the classroom, lab skills setting and hospital clinical to assess a patient, formulate a field diagnosis, perform appropriate interventions and modify the treatments as necessary. The interactive course utilizes simulation, programmed patients and case studies along with written and oral debriefing. A comprehensive written exam similar in design and scope to state and national certification exams is also required. Students must achieve a grade of “C” or better to successfully meet program requirements. Open only to matriculated Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic students.
Pre- or co- requisite(s): EMSP 210 Trauma Management for The Paramedic with a final grade of “C” or better; EMSP 218 Paramedicine III with a final grade of “C” or better; EMSP 221 Clinical for Medical and Special Considerations .
Lab fee will be required
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lab: 8