EMS 2671L - Paramedic I Lab-AS

40 laboratory hours 2 Credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Paramedic Program; EMT Certification OR completion of EMS 2119, EMS 2119L, EMS 2411, EMS 2421; CPR Certification
Co-requisite(s): EMS 2671, EMS 2672, EMS 2672L, EMS 2654
This course presents practical application of the didactic instruction received in EMS 2671 to include the role of the paramedic in the healthcare delivery system, duties and responsibilities. The histories of EMS, medical terminology, medical, legal, and ethical issues are explored. The general principles of pathophysiology of the cell and pharmacology are presented.