PM 220 PARAMEDIC THEORY

14 Units 14 hours lecture
Prerequisite: High school graduation or GED, current EMT-B certification background check, CPR certification, and official admission to the paramedic program
Corequisite: PM 230
Limitation: Physical examination required
Recommended Preparation: EMT 219, HSC 217, 226
Contains the didactic material necessary to establish a foundation to practice as a paramedic. Includes applied anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, intravenous therapy, basic and advanced life support, patient assessment, management of trauma, medical conditions emergency medical system operations and special considerations when caring for patients throughout the life span and those with special challenges.
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