EMS 154 - ALS Cardiac Care

(2 credits) Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Includes Advanced Life Support (ALS) airway management, electrical therapy, pharmacology, drug and fluid administration with emphasis on patient assessment, differential diagnosis and management of cardiovascular emergencies. It will incorporate the current American Heart Association (AHA) - ACLS guidelines and curriculum including stroke management.

Prerequisite(s): Current EMT certification, EMS 151 and EMS 153 . Corequisite(s): EMS 151, EMS 152, EMS 153 or EMS 155 and EMS 170

Lecture: 1 hour
Lab: 2 hours
Total: 3 hours per week