EMS 246 : Paramedic Trauma Management

This course relates pathophysiology and assessment findings to the formulation of field impressions and implementation of treatment plans for trauma patients. Content areas include the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of trauma as related to: trauma systems, mechanisms of injury, hemorrhage and shock, soft tissue injuries, burns and head, facial, spinal, thoracic, abdominal and musculoskeletal trauma. As needed

Prerequisites

As required by program

Overview

Program

Credits

3
Lecture Hours
2
Lab Hours
1

Semester Offered

Fall