EMS 160 - Cardiology I

Credits: 3
Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Work Experience: 0

Prerequisite(s): State, EMS 110
Corequisite(s): None.

This course introduces the study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, electrophysiology, and basic rhythm interpretation in the monitoring leads. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and interpret basic rhythms