Introduction to Advanced Pre-hospital Care
Course Information
Subject
EMT
Course Number
131
Division
Status
Active
Course Title
Introduction to Advanced Pre-hospital Care
Course Description
This is the first of five courses in Advanced Pre-hospital Care which prepare students to take the licensure examination to become EMT-Paramedics. Each course consists of classroom instruction and practical skills demonstration and testing. This introductory course will address the fundamentals of paramedic practice, including pathophysiology, pharmacology, medication administration and advanced airway management. The course is offered at associated hospitals in Lake County. This course is an approved program by the IDPH under the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Minimum Credit Hours
4
Maximum Credit Hours
4
Total Completions Allowed for Credit
1
Lecture - Lab Hours
3.5-1
Requirements
Prerequisite: BIO 111 OR BIO 124 OR BIO 244 and 245 (all C or better) and current Illinois licensure as an EMT-B or EMT-I
Corequisite: EMT 114 and 115 & current CPR certification (Health Care Provider Level: American Heart Assc or American Red Cross)
PCS Code
1.2