FPS 38100 Paramedic II

This course will outline pathophysiology, assessment, and management of patients with allergic, respiratory, neurologic, behavioral, infectious and endocrine emergencies.  Additionally, students will learn clinical decision­ making theory and skills. Course also outlines pathophysiology,  assessment and management of patients with gastrointestinal, urologic, hematologic, toxicological, and environmental  emergencies.   Course also outlines lifespan differences; pathophysiology,  assessment and emergency management of children and older adults who are ill or injured; and of patients with gynecologic and obstetrical emergencies including normal and abnormal delivery. Students will learn pre-hospital care needed during normal and abnormal delivery and how to perform newborn resuscitation; pre-hospital response to patients who are abused or neglected; patients who have special needs; and patients undergoing acute interventions in the home environment will be reviewed.

Credits

10

Prerequisite

Grade of C or better in FPS 38000.

Offered

spring semester only.