EMS 115 - Paramedic 1

(10 credits)

Prerequisites: Active EMT Cert, PRE 100, BIO 107
Corequisites: EMS 116
This is the first of a series of five courses completion of which meet the National EMS Education Standards leading to eligibility to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic examination. Course emphasis is on topics preparing the student for paramedic education including history of emergency medical services) duties and responsibilities of the paramedic) human pathophysiology) patient assessment) emergency pharmacology and basic patient care skills. The course will include the latest State of Maryland Medical Protocols for EMS Providers.