EMSP 2140 Adv Cardio Concepts

This course equips the paramedicine student with an expanded knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and electrophysiology of the cardiovascular system. Students will also examine the epidemiology of cardiovascular disease, and will begin to integrate advanced assessment skills (including ECG interpretation) into the assessment of cardiac patients. Topics include: Anatomy, Physiology, and Electrophysiology of the Cardiovascular System; Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Disease; Assessment of the Cardiac Patient; Electrocardiographic (ECG) interpretation.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

EMSP 2110 - Foundations of Paramedicine with a grade of “C” or better, AND EMSP 2130 - Advanced Resuscitative Skills for Paramedics with a grade of “C” or better

Corequisite

EMSP 2110 - Foundations of Paramedicine with a grade of “C” or better, AND EMSP 2130 - Advanced Resuscitative Skills for Paramedics with a grade of “C” or better

Lab Contact Hours

30

Lecture Contact Hours

45

Total Contact Hours

75