EMS 240 - Paramedic IV

5 Credit(s) Hours: 16 hrs.

This course covers the New York State Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for preparation as a paramedic. It reviews material including, but not limited to: EMS operations, public health, hazardous materials awareness and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) awareness, NYC EMS protocols, selecting and implementing an appropriate treatment plan for neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients with a variety of complaints including respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, environmental, trauma, psychiatric, altered mental status, abdominal and obstetrical emergencies. Lab work includes: patient assessment and management, advanced fracture management, intravenous (IV) access techniques, endotracheal intubation, calculating dosages, preparing medications for administration and practice in all administration techniques. Skills are subsequently demonstrated and evaluated in the laboratory, hospital and/or field setting. Students must satisfactorily perform all practical skills in order to successfully complete the course.

Prerequisite(s): EMS 230 and EMS 231
Corequisite(s): EMS 241
Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services