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Missouri Southern State University Course Info
Joplin, Missouri
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PARA 0251
EMS Foundations
EMS Foundations introduces the students to the building blocks of the paramedicine profession. The course emphasizes professionalism and the expanding roles of the paramedic. The course provides an introduction to the following topics: EMS Systems, roles and responsibilities, safety, EMS research, public health, medical and legal aspects of pre-hospital care, ethics, communication, and documentation. One hour of lecture, two hours of lab per week
Units: 2.0
Prerequisites:
BIO 0121 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Min Grade: C
Min Grade: C
or
PARA 0201 - Concepts of A&P in EM Care
Min Grade: C
Min Grade: C