EMS232 — Paramedic III
7.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: EMS 231 with a C or better and department approval. This is the third of six courses designed to prepare the student to function as a Paramedic and provides concentrated instruction in the assessment and management of medical emergencies such as cardiac, respiratory, and neurological conditions. Instruction in intravenous therapy and administration of appropriate medications, as well as electrocardiogram interpretation will also be provided. Practical laboratory sessions and selected clinical experiences 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 and three laboratory hours per week.