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EMSP 1801 - Fundamentals of Paramedic I

8 Credit(s)
Fundamentals of Paramedic I is the first of two lecture courses to include the following topics: paramedic roles, responsibilities, workforce safety, wellness, public health, communications, documentation, EMS operations, medical/legal considerations, anatomy and physiology, life span development, general pathophysiology, general pharmacology, patient assessment, critical thinking, airway management, respiratory emergencies and introduction to cardiology.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Paramedic program. Corequisite(s): EMSP 1401 and EMSP 1311 .

Contact Hours: 8 hours per week

General Education Requirement: No
TN Transfer Pathway: No


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