Paramedic Cardiovascular Care Laboratory - EMS 222 at Piedmont Virginia Community College

https://courses.vccs.edu/colleges/pvcc/courses/EMS222-ParamedicCardiovascularCareLaboratory

Effective: 2024-01-01

Course Description

Focuses on skills involved in the assessment and management of cardiac-related emergencies as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Paramedics. Develops competency in basic dysrhythmia recognition and overall cardiac patient care.
Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
1 credits

The course outline below was developed as part of a statewide standardization process.

General Course Purpose

The purpose of this course is to teach the skills involved in the assessment and management of cardiac-related emergencies. It develops competency in basic dysrhythmia recognition and overall cardiac patient care.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. Corequisite: EMS 221: Paramedic Cardiovascular Care

Course Objectives

Major Topics to be Included

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