Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Course Descriptions
Advanced Medical Emergencies
| Subject ID | Classroom Hours | Lab Hours | Clinic Coop Or Shop Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMS 250 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Prerequisite
EMS 120, EMS 130, EMS 131, and either EMS 121 or EMS 122, EMS 210, EMS 220, and EMS 221
Corequisite
EMS 231
Available
Fall
Description
This course presents an in-depth study of medical conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include pulmonology, neurology, endocrinology, anaphylaxis, gastroenterology, toxicology, and environmental emergencies integrating case presentation and emphasizing pharmacotherapeutics. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage frequently encountered medical conditions based upon initial patient impression.