EMSP-240 Paramedic Introduction and Operations
Students will apply the basic concepts of human development, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to assessment and management of emergency patients. Students must be able to properly administer medications and communicate effectively with patients and other members of the health care team. In addition, the paramedic student must be able to critically think and synthesize signs, symptoms, and environmental cues to safely manage the scene of an emergency. Students must maintain licensure as a Nationally Registered EMT-I99 (Maryland CRT99) for the duration of the course and during Paramedic testing. Students must maintain a grade of 'C' or higher in order to remain in the program.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite: Current National Registry EMT-I99 (Maryland CRT 99) Licensure; eligible to enroll in Mathematics Core; and eligible to enroll in
ENGL-121. Corequisite:
EMSP-241.