EMS 260 — Trauma Emergencies
Prerequisites: EMS-122 and EMS-130 Corequisites: None This course provides in -depth study of trauma including pharmacological interventions for conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include an overview of thoracic, abdominal, genitouri nary, orthopedic, neurological, multi- system trauma, soft tissue trauma of the head, neck, and face as well as environmental emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage trauma situations based upon patient assessment and s hould adhere to standards of care.