EMS 2602 PARAMEDIC THEORY II 8 credits

Prerequisites: EMS 2601/2601L with grades of "C" or better and current certification as a Florida EMT. Corequisites: EMS 2602L and EMS 2665. This course is an in-depth study of the U.S. Department of Transportation, EMT-Paramedic: National Standard Curriculum/EMS Education Standards, which includes aspects of prehospital medical emergencies related to the cardiovascular systems, disease pathophysiology, cardiac arrest management, the nervous system, toxicology, endocrine emergencies, infectious disease, obstetrical, gynecological, neonatal assessment and management, pediatrics, and patients requiring special considerations. 120 contact hours.