Fundamentals of Paramedical Care 1

This course will cover three topic areas including the paramedic's profession, the principles of pharmacology, and core paramedical skills. Learners will develop communication skills, apply stress management strategies, and use and maintain ambulance equipment. Integrated throughout will be the practice of safe and self-protective practices which, are critical to career in paramedicine. Also, learners will explore the principles of pharmacology, and the maintenance of fluid and elctrolyte balance and perfusion. Finally, learners will assess and manage life-and-limb threatening injuries and conditions. this includes airway, breathing, and ciruclation issues. These interventions are the building blocks for the proficient assessment and management of all medical and trauma patients.