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Rocklin, California

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HSCI 0053

Paramedic - Advanced Life Support Part 1

Part one of a four-part series of courses providing the foundational knowledge required for the paramedic level of care in the Emergency Medical System (EMS). Theory and psychomotor application of prehospital care including the anatomy and physiology of respiratory and cardiovascular disease processes, medical disorders and emergencies across the adult life span. Students will learn to identify abnormal physical assessments and apply appropriate priority interventions. Competencies in accessing and evaluating patient monitoring technologies, integrating advanced life support theories to perform paramedic skills related to prehospital care standards for medical emergencies and disorders. Students will receive certified training in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). (CSU)

Units: 7.0

Hours: 200 (90 lecture, 110 laboratory)

Prerequisites:
HSCI 0002 - Emergency Medical Technician
Min Grade: C
Recommended courses:
HSCI 0003 - Medical Terminology
Min Grade: C
and
BIOL 0055 - General Human Anatomy and Physiology
Min Grade: C
and
HSCI 0050 - Introduction to Advanced Life Support
Min Grade: C