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EMS 2044 - Medical Emergencies

4 Credit Hours

Course Description:
This course extensively studies medical conditions, including pharmacological interventions, frequently encountered in the prehospital setting. 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 will be able to recognize, assess and manage the care of frequently encountered medical conditions based on initial patient assessment: Including labs and clinical/field shifts. 

Prerequisites:
EMS 1334   

Additional Information:
This course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.


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