EMGT 2510 - PARAMEDIC AIRWAY AND VENTILATION

Institution:

Laramie County Community College

Subject:

Emergency Management

Description:

A study in the airway and ventilation concepts that prepare an EMT I for national paramedic certification. Students gain knowledge and skills in the mechanics of respiration, the exchange and transport of gases in the body, factors that influence blood oxygenation, regulation, airway obstruction, aspiration, airway evaluation, oxygen therapy, airway management, advanced airway procedures, and pharmacological adjuncts to airway management and ventilation. Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010 and completion of MATH 0920 (or equivalent placement test score). Instructor consent required.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lccc.wy.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 778-5222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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