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COURSE DESCRIPTION

EMS 208 — Patient Assessment  (3 cr)

This course introduces students to paramedic pharmacology and certification as EMT-P. Students are presented with a solid base of education regarding the paramedic's rules and responsibilities and the medical/legal issues that apply to patient assessments, proper communication and documentation techniques. Prerequisite: BIOL& 160, 241, 242 and current Emergency Medical Technician Certification. Admission to the program. (SCC)
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