Emergency Medical Services - Metropolitan Community College Area

Emergency Medical Services from Metropolitan Community College Area is a Campus Associate Medical Emergency degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. What is \\\'Emergency Medical Services? (EMS)\\\' Emergency Medical Services encompasses the courses and refreshers specific to the skills required when responding to medical situations of an emergency nature, for example: Certified Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) First Responder Paramedicine Prehospital Trauma LIfe Support Advanced Medical Life support Critical Care Paramedic Emergency Medical Technician Instructor EMTs and Paramedics are recognized as an essential component of the continuum of care and serve as a link among health resources. Is it for you? If you are interested in making a difference in the lives\\\' of others, continually strive for effective communication, enjoy problem-solving, are both a self-starter AND a team player, EMS may be a perfect career choice for you! Program Descriptions Associate in Applied Science - Professional Health Studies/EMT Paramedic Track The paramedicine program provides: + an introduction to emergency medical care + knowledge of EMS systems + the roles, responsibilties and well-being of the paramedic + medical, legal and ethical issues + anatomyand physiology + pathophysiology of the normal cell; + respiratory systems + general principles of pharmacology + IV access and medication administration + airway ventilation and management + therapeutic communication + patient assessment + communication and documentation + assessment and management of all medical emergencies + pediatric and geriatric emergencies + trauma emergencies + ambulance operations + incident command + field and clinical experience View more details on Metropolitan Community College Area . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medical Emergency courses.