2014 - 2015 General Catalogue 
    
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2014 - 2015 General Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EMS 248. Paramedic Clinical II (3)


This course is directed toward the application of knowledge and skills developed in didactic and skills laboratory experiences to the clinical setting.  Theory and skills are applied to a variety of medical and trauma situations across the life span of the patient, with a focus on communication with and management of trauma, cardiac, acute care, psychiatric/behavioral, obstetric, newborn, pediatric, geriatric, and acute interventions for chronic care patients, and patients with special challenges.  Prerequisites: EMS 189, EMS 240, EMS 243, EMS 244, and EMS 245. Corequisites: EMS 241, EMS 242, and EMS 246.  Offered at the Alabama Fire College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.