EMS 220 Cardiology II

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

This course provides an in-depth study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include assessment and treatment of cardiac emergencies, cardiac pharmacology, and patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to manage the cardiac patient.

Pre-requisite(s): EMS 122, EMS 130, and EMS 160.
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:

Distinguish cardiac pathophysiology.
Describe cardiovascular disease epidemiology.
Interpret multi-lead electrocardiographs (12-lead ECG).
Apply accurate interpretation of multi-lead electrocardiographs (12-lead ECG) to patients during simulated patient care.