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Sep 19, 2026
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2026-2027 College Catalog
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EMS 253 - Paramedic IV
9 Credit Hour(s)
7 Lecture Hour(s)
4 Lab Hours(s)
Prerequisite(s): ALH 101 and EMS 252 and EMS 252A
This course is a continuation of EMS 252 that will expand into specific types of patients and special circumstances in EMS. Students will learn about hematology, infectious diseases, patients with behavioral and/or psychiatric disorders, physical disabilities, pediatrics, and geriatrics, with special emphasis on personal safety and patient care. Students will also learn techniques of emergency childbirth, be able to identify obstetrical emergencies, respond to hazardous emergencies and explain the incident command system.
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