EMS 161 — Paramedic I
Prerequisite: Admission to the AAS paramedic program, valid Illinois EMT license, valid healthcare provider CPR card Co-requisite: EMS 166 This combined didactic/lab course provides a strong foundation for the student beginning with roles and responsibilities of the paramedic, wellness, legal and ethical topics and a wide range of other preparatory lessons. As the semester progresses, the student will learn more about human anatomy and physiology as well as basic patho- physiology. Pharmacology principles are introduced with a focus on drug classifications, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics as well as medical mathematics, medica- tion administration and venous access. The student will also concentrate on basic and advanced level skills to manage an airway. 5 lecture hours, 2 lab hours