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Life Span Emergencies (EMS-270)

This course covers medical/ethical/legal issues and the spectrum of age-specific emergencies from conception through death required for paramedic certification. Topics include gynecological, obstetrical, neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric emergencies and pharmacological therapeutics. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and treat age-specific emergencies.

Credits
Class Credits 3
Lab Credits 3
Clinic Credits 0
Work Credits 0
Total Credit Hours 4
Details
Department

Emergency Medical Science (EMS)

Prerequisites

Student must have credit for the following courses: EMS Clinical Practicum I (EMS-122) and Pharmacology (EMS-130)

Offered Fall

Yes

Disclaimer

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