PMED 225 - Paramedic Cardiology II

Credit(s): 2
Contact Hours: 2

This course builds on PMED 220 as a basis for more advanced arrhythmia interpretation. Management of cardiac arrest including, medications, cardioversion, transcutaneous pacing, and defibrillation will be a major emphasis. Pacemakers, 12- lead ECG interpretation, and other advanced procedures, and arrhythmias will be presented. Application of theory, judgement, and decision-making strategies are evaluated. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Paramedic Associate in Applied Science following the course sequence and “C” or better in all program courses. Co-Requisite: PMED 217, PMED 235, PMED 247 , PMED 255.