EMS230 — Paramedic I
7.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Department approval. This course is the first of six designed to prepare the student to function as a Paramedic. Instruction in the roles and responsibilities of the Paramedic, ethical and legal aspects of emergency care, as well as in-depth study of anatomy and physiology/pathophysiology relevant to emergency care will be provided. Instruction in patient assessment will also be provided. Practical laboratory sessions and selected clinical experiences will provide patient contact opportunities to correlate with the course content. Current Illinois EMT licensure or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT certification is required. Six lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.