EMS 131 Advanced Airway Management

Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2

This course is designed to provide advanced airway management techniques and is required for paramedic certification. Topics must meet current guidelines for advanced airway management in the pre-hospital setting. Upon completion, students should be able to properly utilize all airway adjuncts and pharmacology associated with airway control and maintenance.

Pre-requisite(s): EMS 110.
Course is typically offered in Spring.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Demonstrate Paramedic-level knowledge of human airway anatomy for all patient ages and types.
Apply complex knowledge of airway and ventilatory assessment and treatment for all patient types during simulated patient care.
Demonstrate Paramedic-level knowledge of advanced airway management devices.