EMSP 1356 - Patient Assessment and Airway Management

3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 2 lab hours. 0 clinical hours.

Prerequisites: Acceptance into Advanced EMT or Paramedic Program.
Corequisites: EMSPL 1356 LAB
Knowledge and skills required to perform patient assessment, airway management, and artificial ventilation.

This course has a lab.
Additional Fees: $20
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Perform a history and comprehensive physical exam on various patient populations; establish and/or maintain a patient airway; and demonstrate oxygenation and ventilation of a patient; differentiate respiratory distress, failure and arrest; interpret results of monitoring devices.