PARA 0422 - Critical Care Paramedic Skills

Fall 3 Credit Hours
Critical Care Paramedic Skills focuses on the highly advanced, critical care skills needed to function as a paramedic. Skills and topics covered in the class include (but not limited to): thoracentesis and thoracotomy, cricothyrotomy, IV infusions, mechanical ventilators, transporting patients with balloon pumps, escarotomy, and assessment of the critical care patient. 3 hours of laboratory experiences per week with online assignments and testing weekly. Course Charge: $385.00 Adv Paramedicine Charge, $50.00 SIM Center Special Course Chg, $45.00 Health Science Program Charge Prerequisites: Paramedic Certification and Departmental Approval. Co-requisites: PARA 0420 and PARA 0421 .