EMS 1210 Medical Emergencies for the Prehospital Professional

This course covers common medical complaints encountered by the paramedic. The student uses critical-thinking skills to develop differential diagnoses and plans of care. Topics include respiratory, immunology, hematology, sepsis, endocrine, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, non-traumatic musculoskeletal disorders, allergic reactions, psychological, and neurological emergencies and conditions. The course reinforces and enhances knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology and includes Advanced Medical Life Support.