Description
The student is given an intense introduction to the pathophysiology and management of selected diseases, based on body systems. These include infectious and communicable diseases, allergies and anaphylaxis, behavioral disorders, toxicology and hematology, vascular, neurological, endocrine, renal, urogenital, gastrointestinal systems and associated emergencies. An overview of common laboratory and diagnostics tests is presented. This class will build off of EMS208 and EMS209, further reinforcing assessment-based management and pharmacological interventions. At the completion of this course the student will be certified in the 2006 Maine EMS Prehospital Interfacility Transfer Program (PIFT). Prerequisites: EMS208, EMS209, EMS215; Co-requisites: EMS219, EMS225.