EMT 163 - Medical Situations

Institution:

Jackson State Community College

Subject:

Emergency Medical Tech

Description:

Pre-Req: None.Co-Req: EMT 162, 165, 170.Introduction of the student to medical illnesses as encountered by the EMT-Paramedic. This section incorporates previously learned abilities into teaching the pathophysiology, symptomology, and treatment for diseases and injury to the respiratory system, cardiovascular system, endocrine system, and nervous system. Topics include areas of instruction in pulmonary, cardiology, neurology, endocrinology, allergies, gastroenterology, renal and urology, toxicology, hematology, environmental disorders, infectious and communicable diseases, behavioral disorder, gynecology, and obstetrics. ACLS certification will be awarded during this course to students meeting the established criteria of the American Heart Association.

Credits:

6.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.jscc.edu

Phone Number:

(731) 424-3520

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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