EMTP 2200 - Intro Adv Patient Care-Paramed

Institution:

Northeast State Community College

Subject:

Emergency Medical Technician

Description:

Introduction to Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic is an overview of the paramedic’s role as a professional member of a health care team. Areas of discussion include the standards associated with professional behavior, roles and responsibilities, medical ethics, and EMS systems. A concentrated study of human anatomy and physiology will also be covered with particular emphasis on those body systems whose dysfunction exhibits an immediate life-threatening condition to the patient. Various forms of vascular access are introduced along with several laws of physics concerning water and electrolyte distribution, pH regulation, cardiac output and cellular respiration.Prerequisites & NotesPrerequisites: Acceptance into the Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic program; EMT 1000 and EMTA 1100.4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours - 3 Lab Hours (F)Note: Course not designed for transfer.

Credits:

0.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.NortheastState.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 323-3191

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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