PARAMEDIC III

7.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: EMS 231 or equivalent, current Illinois EMT licensure or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT certification, and department approval. This is the third of six courses designed to prepare the student to function as a Paramedic, and provides concentrated instruction in the assessment and management of medical emergencies such as cardiac, respiratory, and neurological conditions. Instruction in intravenous therapy and administration of appropriate medications, as well as electrocardiogram interpretation will also be provided. Practical laboratory sessions and selected clinical experiences provide patient contact opportunities to correlate with the course content. Six lecture and two laboratory hours per week.