EMS 2220 Paramedic I
This course is designed to introduce and develop the knowledge and skills of the Emergency Medical Technician in the area of advanced emergency care of the sick or injured person. This course follows the National Department of Transportation Guidelines and is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Areas of instruction include, but not limited to: Introduction to Paramedicine, pathophysiology, medication administration, advanced airway management, patient assessment, obstetrical and cardiac emergencies. Prerequisites: This course is part of a Limited Admissions Program; registration in this course requires admission to the program and concurrent enrollment in
EMS 2221. Current licensure as EMT or Intermediate; BLS for Healthcare Provider; High School Diploma or GED.
Corequisite
This course is part of a Limited Admissions Program; registration in this course requires admission to the program and
EMS 2221. -Must be taken at the same time as this course.