Advanced Patient Care - EMS 203 at Virginia Highlands Community College

https://courses.vccs.edu./colleges/vhcc/courses/EMS203-AdvancedPatientCare

Effective: 2021-08-01

Course Description

Focuses on the comprehensive assessment and management of patients in out-of-hospital and inter-facility scenarios. Content is centered on problem-solving through integration of didactic, psychomotor and affective curricula.
Lecture 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
2 credits

The course outline below was developed as part of a statewide standardization process.

General Course Purpose

The purpose of this course is to develop the student's knowledge, understanding, analysis and application of comprehensive patient care.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. Corequisite: EMS 204.

Course Objectives

Major Topics to be Included

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