Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Course Descriptions
Life Span Emergencies
| Subject ID | Classroom Hours | Lab Hours | Clinic Coop Or Shop Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMS 270 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Prerequisite
EMS 120, EMS 130 and EMS 131, EMS 231, EMS 250 and EMS 260
Corequisite
EMS 241
Available
Spring
Description
This course, required for paramedic certification, covers medical/ethical/legal issues and the spectrum of age-specific emergencies from conception through death. Topics include gynecological, obstetrical, neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric emergencies and pharmacological therapeutics. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and treat age-specific emergencies and certify at the Pediatric Advanced Life Support provider level.