EMS 250 Medical Emergencies

Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4

This course provides an in-depth study of medical conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include appropriate interventions/treatments for disorders/diseases/injuries affecting the following systems: respiratory, neurological, abdominal/gastrointestinal, endocrine, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and immunological as well as toxicology, infectious diseases and diseases of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, assess and manage the care of frequently encountered medical conditions based upon initial patient assessment.

Pre-requisite(s): EMS 122 and EMS 130.
Course is typically offered in Fall.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Identify paramedic principles of assessment and treatment for patients with medical emergencies.
Integrate EMS pharmacology for patients with medical emergencies in simulations.
Apply paramedic assessment and care related to medical emergencies in patient care simulations.