EMSP 2140 Advanced Cardiovascular Concepts (3-2-4)

This course equips paramedicine students with an expanded knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and electrophysiology of the cardiovascular system. Students will also examine the epidemiology of cardiovascular disease and will begin to integrate advanced assessment skills (including ECG interpretation) into the assessment of cardiac patients. Topics include anatomy, physiology, and electrophysiology of the cardiovascular system; epidemiology of cardiovascular disease; assessment of the cardiac patient; and electrocardiographic (ECG) interpretation. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.

Offered Spring

Prerequisite

Prerequisites/Corequisites: EMSP 2310 with a grade of C or higher, EMSP 2510 with a grade of C or higher, EMSP 2520 with a grade of C or higher