Paramedic Prep – FULL
An interactive class that is structured to give the student some insight on what to expect should they elect to take our comprehensive paramedic training program. This class is a 8 day, 7 hours per day class, taught over a 4 week (2 days per week) period. Students will receive 56 hours of Continuing Education upon successful completion of the class.
The topics covered are:
- Standards of Care
- Professionalism and Etiquette (how to get along)
- Test taking strategy and effective study habits
- Overcoming common trouble areas in paramedic school
- The Paramedic Assessment
- Scene management
- Paramedic roles and responsibilities
- Radio reports
- Anatomy and Medical Terminology Overview
- Review of the Body Systems
- Aggressive airway control and Lab.
- The Paramedic Drug Box (pharmacology)
- Medication dose calculation
- Introduction to ECG interpretation
- Recognition and treatment of Medical Emergencies (SD County Protocol based)
- Recognition and treatment of Traumatic Emergencies (SD County Protocol based)