PARA 0275

Paramedic Skills II

This course expounds on the skills learned in Paramedic Skills I. Paramedic Skills II focuses on the highly advanced skills needed to function as a paramedic. Skills and topics covered in the class include: thoracentesis and thoracotomy, cricothyrotomy, IV infusions, mechanical ventilators, transporting patients with balloon pumps, escarotomy, and assessment of the critical care patient. One hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week

Units: 3.0