HLED1601 Advanced Paramedic with Laboratory
This theory course is the application of theory and skills in a wide variety of sick and injured clients in the pre-hospital setting. This course covers care of medical patients, trauma patients, special populations including obstetrical, pediatric, geriatric and mental health patients. This course is part of a program of study to prepare paramedics as described in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 4 and lists the required hours and subjects to be covered as set forth by the Department of Transportation curriculum. The student will practice and master skills that will allow the student to meet the clinical performance objectives of the program. Practice and competency testing is the focus of this course and will include physical assessment, care of the medical patient, special populations? needs, trauma management, communication with EMS base station and medical director, implementing safety precautions for hazardous materials exposure and manage the scene of an emergency.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite: Completion of HLED 1600 with a grade of 'C' or better
Distribution
Applied Technologies
Advisories
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1500 or 1501, completion of BIOL 2250, and transfer level math course are strongly recommended; 208 hours lecture. 416 Outside of Class Hours. 72 hours lab (696 Total Student Learning Hours)