EMS 2460 - Medical Emergencies I
2 Credits
This course examines medical emergencies such as; Strokes and TIA, Seizure, Endocrine Emergencies, & Anaphylaxis. The course will discuss assessment and care of patients experiencing a medical emergency with a focus on interpreting vitals and advanced monitoring of patients.
Major Content Areas
Medical Patient assessment
Critical Thinking
Neurologic emergencies
Endocrine emergencies
Strokes, CVA and TIA’s
Vital signs and monitoring patients
Anaphylaxis and allergies
Learning Outcomes
Discuss medical patient assessment.
Apply critical thinking skills based upon patient and scene assessment.
Describe neurovascular emergencies and express proper treatment.
Recognize endocrine emergencies and relate proper care.
Discuss anaphylaxis and allergies.
Define epilepsy and describe types of seizure activity.
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