EMS 160 - Cardiology I

Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite: EMS 110
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: Enrollment in EMS program
Local Corequisite: None

Additional Fees: $11.25 Lab

This course introduces the study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, electrophysiology, and rhythm interpretation. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and interpret rhythms.