PARA 35000 Cardiovascular Paramedicine

This course teaches principles of cardiovascular paramedicine. Topics covered include cardiac anatomy and physiology, cardiac electrophysiology, electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation, basic and advanced 12 lead ECG interpretation, paramedic cardiac patient assessment, cardiac pathophysiology, American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) treatment guidelines and integrated paramedic management of cardiac patients. Lab fee required.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

CPR certification, medical screening, current vaccinations, criminal background check, and drug screen. PARA 31000, PARA 32000, PARA 33000, PARA 34000, and PARA 38800. All prerequisite courses must have a grade of C or better.

Offered

spring semester.