0.00 - 4.00 Credits
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.