Aug 06, 2026  
2026-2027 College Catalog 
    
2026-2027 College Catalog

EMS 252 - Paramedic III


9 Credit Hour(s)
7 Lecture Hour(s)
4 Lab Hours(s)
Prerequisite(s): EMS 250  and EMS 251  , valid CPR-Healthcare Provider Card, current Illinois EMT-Basic or EMT-Intermediate
This course is a continuation of EMS 251  covering advanced body systems. The student will first learn the management of hemorrhage in the patient followed by shock and its effects on body systems, and how the nervous system relates to trauma and medical emergencies. The student will also explore additional body systems including endocrine, gastrointestinal, and integumentary.