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EMS 815 - Pediatric Advanced Life Support


1 credits
This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills that will be necessary for the Paramedic or other advanced level healthcare providers as they care for newborn and pediatric patients in emergency medical situations. Treatment protocols will be based on the current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support guidelines. Completion of a cardiac dysrhythmias course is highly recommended. If a cardiac dysrhythmias course has not been taken students must seek approval from the EMS Coordinator prior to taking this course. This course is offered pass/fail. Upon successful completion of this course, students will gain knowledge that will allow them to have a positive impact on the lives of their patients while providing emergent medical care within the communities that they serve. 

Prerequisites
EMS 762  EMT-P, or Paramedic certification, RN licensure, Respiratory Therapist licensure.

Fees
None







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