EMS0210C
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EMS 0210C - Paramedic I (Credit Hours: None)
05 - Adult Vocational
Description
This course is an in-depth study of the U.S. Department of Transportation, EMT Paramedic: National Standard Curriculum/EMS, the Florida Department of Education Standards, and in accordance with F.S. 401.2701 and Florida Administrative Code 64J-1.020 which includes aspects of the prehospital environment. This is the first phase in the sequence necessary for completion of the Paramedic Certificate curriculum. Topics covered in this course are: anatomy and physiology for the paramedic, Florida specific EMS rules and laws, fundamental of paramedic practice, medico/legal aspects, well-being of the paramedic, pharmacology, airway management and cardiology. The program prepares students for certification as paramedics in accordance with Chapter 64J-1.020 of the Florida Administrative Code.
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Conditions
A minimum grade of C or better is required.
401.2701(1)(b) 2. F.S.: Paramedic programs must be available only to Florida certified emergency medical technicians or an emergency medical technician applicant who will obtain Florida certification prior to completion of phase one of the paramedic program.
Must be admitted to the Paramedic (B393) (A.T.D.) program.
Credit Hours
None
Contact Hours
248
Applicable Programs
C.C.