EMSP-2444 Cardiology

Assessment and management of patients with cardiac emergencies. Includes single and multi-lead ECG interpretation. Lec 3, Lab 2, Cr 4

Credits

4

Prerequisite

EMSP-2260, EMSP-2306, EMSP-2330

Outcomes

  1. Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression.
  2. Implement a treatment plan for the cardiac patient.
  3. Display a working knowledge of clinical information and related topics relevant to the practice of pre-hospital emergency care of the paramedic level. (Faculty Defined)
  4. Demonstrate the ability to competently perform all applicable skills at the paramedic level. (Faculty Defined)
  5. Exhibit attitudes and behaviors consistent with the ethics and professionalism expected of the EMT-paramedic. (Faculty Defined)