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Sep 20, 2026
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Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
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EMS 130 Prehospital Cardiology and Pulmonology Credits: (3)
This course is designed to develop and refine the paramedic student’s patient assessment techniques and develop the critical thinking and decision making necessary to effectively manage the prehospital care of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Students will be introduced to the pathophysiology of disease and disease process, and review human anatomy and physiology as it relates to prehospital medicine. Students will also develop new skill sets required to effectively manage these patients in a prehospital setting. Prerequisite(s): matriculation in EMS program and C+ or higher in EMS 110 , EMS 110L , EMS 111 , EMS 112 , EMS 120 , EMS 120L , and EMS 121 . Co-requisite(s): EMS 130L and EMS 131 .
Learning Outcomes
- Exhibit an understanding of the structure and function of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems to include the relevant anatomy, physiology, and associated pathophysiology.
- Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and develop an appropriate management plan for a patient suffering from respiratory or cardiovascular compromise.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the epidemiology, morbidity, mortality, prevention strategies, and management for a patient suffering from respiratory and cardiovascular pathophysiology.
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