EMS 242: Paramedic Patient Assessment

Lecture/Theory Hours 1 Lab/Experimental Hours 1 Semester Hours 2
Core
Area V

This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to perform a comprehensive patient assessment, make initial management decisions, and communicate assessment findings and patient care verbally and in writing. Content areas include airway management, history taking, techniques of the physical examination, patient assessment, clinical decision-making, communications, documentation, and assessment-based management.

Prerequisites

As required by program.