EM 1170 - CRITICAL CARE PARAMEDIC 1

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course focuses on advanced assessment and therapeutic intervention common in the critical care setting for both adult and pediatric patients. Emphasis is placed on continuum of critical care interventions during inter-facility transport. The course follows the ASTNA core curriculum outline, the PA DoH Pennsylvania Air Ambulance Transport Educational Program guidelines and is approved for continuing education by the IBSC. Topics highlighted include body systems assessment, analysis of laboratory diagnostics, hemodynamic monitoring and pharmacology, and chemically facilitated management of the crash airway. Learning strategies include lecture with integrated scenario-based case presentations and a focus on critical thinking and decision-making.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences students only.

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