EMS 251 — Paramedic III
Prerequisite: EMS 161, EMS 166, EMS 171 and EMS 176 Co-requisite: EMS 256 In this combined didactic/lab course the student will develop a comprehensive un- derstanding of anatomical and physiological variations found in pregnancy, the pediatric and geriatric populations as well as a working understanding of the pathophysiology of illnesses and injuries affecting these populations and the chronically ill or specially challenged patients. The student will also develop a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology, assessment and management of a variety of medical conditions including anaphylaxis, toxicology, environmental emergencies, infectious diseases and psychiatric emergencies. 4.5 lecture hours, 5 lab hours