EMS 210 - Paramedic III

Credit(s): 3
Lecture/Lab Contact Hours: 2.50, 1

This course prepares the graduating paramedic student with the knowledge and principles associated with the acute management of medical or traumatic emergencies for the pediatric, obstetric, geriatric, and the challenged patient(s). Coupled with EMS 215, Paramedic Field Internship , a high level of understanding for the pediatric, obstetric, and geriatric patient(s) with traumatic emergencies based on the body systems involved will be gained through discussion, learning activities, laboratory activities, and case studies. Students will learn about operations of an ambulance as well as medical incident management, environmental emergencies, rescue awareness and operations, hazardous material incidents, crime scene awareness, and terrorism. Preparation for entry level paramedic practice will be supported with discussion of contemporary paramedic practice and current Illinois laws related to the paramedic profession. The student will be prepared to take the state or national examination upon completion of this course and EMS 215 Paramedic Field Internship. This course provides 40 theory hours and 16 laboratory hours.
Applicable toward graduation at Sandburg where program structure permits:
Degree or Certificate: AAS, AGS, and Certificates where applicable. (1.2)

Offered: Summer
Prerequisite(s): Take EMS 130 with a grade of C or better and EMS 135 with a, grade of C or better., Corequisite: Take EMS 215
General Education: Not Applicable