Principles of Cardiology for the Paramedic

Course ID
102296
Topic ID
0
Course Location
Academic Term
Notes
Online Course Fee: $15. Lab Fee: $100. This class is limited to accepted Paramedic Hybrid Program students. This class is Hybrid-WEB-BASED and offered as a synchronous online class. Students must log into Canvas on the first day of class or risk being dropped for non-attendance.
Section
9602
Minimum Units (Decimal)
3.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
3.00
Description

This course prepares the Paramedic student to identify single and multi-lead cardiac rhythms and treat those rhythms considered to be life-threatening with electrical therapy. The skills taught include defibrillation, cardioversion, and cardiac rhythm interpretation. It will also prepare the student to assess, manage and treat various cardiovascular emergencies that includes ventricular fibrillation, bradycardia, tachycardia, myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock, pulmonary edema, angina pectoris, congestive heart failure, hypertension, PEA (pulseless electrical activity), and asystole.

Status
Open
Subject Term Reference
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
210
Day or Night Section
Day
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Crytime Formatted
WebCollege • 05/28/24–08/09/24
Department Phone
336-4271
Notes (For Filter)
Online Course Fee: $15. Lab Fee: $100. This class is limited to accepted Paramedic Hybrid Program students. This class is Hybrid-WEB-BASED and offered as a synchronous online class. Students must log into Canvas on the first day of class or risk being dropped for non-attendance.
Prerequisites (For Filter)
Prerequisite: EMT or EMT Advanced and acceptance into the Paramedic Program.
Class Subject Abbr
EMS