EMSP 1130 Medical Emergencies for the EMT

This course integrates pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan of cases involving non-traumatic medical emergencies. Topics include: Medical Overview; Neurology; Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Disorders; Immunology; Infectious Disease; Endocrine Disorders; Psychiatric; Cardiovascular; Toxicology; Respiratory; Hematology; Genitourinary/Renal; Non-Traumatic Musculoskeletal Disorders; Diseases of the Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat; and Medical Assessments.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

EMSP 1120 - EMT Assessment/Airway Mgt. and Pharmacology with a grade of “C” or better

Corequisite

EMSP 1140 - Special Patient Populations

Lab Contact Hours

30

Lecture Contact Hours

30

Total Contact Hours

60