This is a course designed for men and women of all ages. The course covers recommended screening, nutrition, exercise, and stress management. It will help the student plan a more healthful lifestyle. This study of pharmacology focuses on commonly used drugs, patient instructions, and safe administration of medications. The student will identify and explain the A. R. C. advanced pro-cedures for giving first aid and pass a written and practical examination for Red Cross Certification.
Emphasis is on performing the complete blood count and routine urinalysis.
This includes gram stain, pregnancy and mononucleosis testing, commercial kit chemistry, and applications of quality control methods and OSHA standards. It introduces fundamental paramedic-level concepts. The focus is on respiratory emergencies and related pharmacology. Paramedic I. It includes review of E. M. T. I skills. Students will learn advanced patient assessment, IV therapy, and advanced airway management.