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2015-2016 Catalog (Original) 
    
2015-2016 Catalog (Original) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PM 101 FOUNDATIONS OF PARAMEDICINE


Min Units 4 Max Units 4
This course provides the student with theory, demonstration and experiential laboratory in foundational skills for the Paramedic as described in the EMS Scope of Practice Model. The following topics will be covered: EMS systems, communications and scene management; airway and ventilatory management, pathophysiology of shook, management of burns, and techniques for vascular access. Co-requisites: PM 102, PM 103. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: BI 113. Note: A combination of BI 115 and BI 116 may be taken in place of BI 113. Lecture: 2 hours per week. Lab: 4 hours per week. 4 CRNCR Y PARAEMT Co-requisites: PM 102, PM 103. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: BI 113. Note: A combination of BI 115 and BI 116 may be taken in place of BI 113.