EMSP 2140 Syllabus

Subject Code

EMSP

Course Number

2140

Course Title

Advanced Cardiovascular Concepts

Prerequisites

Prerequisites/Corequisites: EMSP 2310 with a grade of C or higher, EMSP 2510 with a grade of C or higher, EMSP 2520 with a grade of C or higher

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered Spring

Credit Hours

(3-2-4)

Course Description

This course equips paramedicine students with an expanded knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and electrophysiology of the cardiovascular system. Students will also examine the epidemiology of cardiovascular disease and will begin to integrate advanced assessment skills (including ECG interpretation) into the assessment of cardiac patients. Topics include anatomy, physiology, and electrophysiology of the cardiovascular system; epidemiology of cardiovascular disease; assessment of the cardiac patient; and electrocardiographic (ECG) interpretation. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.