EMS 131 - Advanced Airway Management

Credits: 2
Class: 1 Lab: 2

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

This course is designed to provide advanced airway management techniques and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include respiratory anatomy and physiology, airway/ventilation, adjuncts, surgical intervention, and rapid sequence intubation. Upon completion, students should be able to properly utilize all airway adjuncts and pharmacology associated with airway control and maintenance.