EMS 181 - Advanced Airway and Shock Management

Credits: 1

Introduces core principles of airway, shock, and resuscitation as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) within the Advanced EMT curriculum. Provides students with a fundamental knowledge of the Cardiopulmonary system, including its assessment and management of shock. Covers cardiac arrest and post-arrest management.

Corequisites: EMS 182
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.

Lecture Hours per Week: 1
Total Hours per week 1