EMS 1133 - AEMT Medical Emergencies

Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hour(s): 1
Vocational Lab Hour(s): 1.50
Prerequisite(s): EMS 1125
Formerly EMS 133 Introduces the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) student to a fundamental knowledge of emergency care for the medical patient. This course provides instruction in the integration of physical exam findings, history findings and pathophysiology when assessing and treating the medical patient. Topics addressed include neurology, immunology, infectious diseases, endocrine disorders, cardiovascular disorders, toxicology, respiratory emergencies, hematology and renal disorders.