EMS 280 EMS Bridging Course

Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course is designed to provide currently credentialed state or national Paramedic students with the most current education trends in Paramedic Practice. Emphasis is placed on transitions in healthcare. Upon completion, students should be able to integrate emerging trends in pre-hospital care.

Pre-requisite(s): EMS 110.
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:

Demonstrate paramedic-level patient assessment and treatment of patients with complex medical and traumatic issues.
Analyze medical, legal and ethical issues as they relate to emergency medical science.
Explain the role and impact of EMT’s and paramedics as first responders to crises.