EMS-230: Paramedic IV

Catalog Info

Title when registering
Paramedic IV
Course Master
Credit Hours
4.00
Contact Hours Per Week
4 (for 15-week classes)
Pre-requisites
EMS-200, EMS-210, EMS-206, and EMS-291
Co-requisites
EMS-220, EMS-216, and EMS-292
Course Description

Introduces pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease and discusses how to recognize and treat the associated dysrhythmias. Covers the following topics in a broad manner: anatomy and physiology (review), general pathophysiology, geriatric considerations, assessment and management of emergencies in the areas of hematology, gastroenterology, toxicology, substance abuse, urology and nephrology, behavioral and psychiatric disorders, and environmental emergencies.

Office Contact
School of Health and Human Services: 313-845-9877, hhsinfo@hfcc.edu, Health Careers Education Ctr, Room: G-132
Requirements are subject to change. The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2020 and applies to the current catalog year. If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the My Progress section of HFC Self Service.