Paramedic I

This course introduces students to the roles and responsibilities of the paramedic through the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system educational standards. Topics include anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and epidemiology. Principles of public health, concepts of life span development, treatment plans for medical complaints, assessment of medical and traumatic emergencies, airway management and intravenous (IV) access for medication administration are also covered. This course consists of classroom theory, laboratory practice and clinical experience.

Prereq: Program admission; current license as an EMT-B