This course in the Paramedic sequence provides skills and knowledge necessary to assess and manage trauma emergencies, specifically: mechanism of injury, soft tissue and burn injuries, as well as head, neck, chest, abdominal, and other musculoskeletal trauma. At the successful completion of this course, students are certified in PHTLS. This course follows the 2012 WA State EMS Education Standards for Paramedic as well as the National EMS Education Standard Instructional Guidelines for Paramedics, and is designed to give students the foundation to continue training to become eligible to take the National Registry EMT-Paramedic Exam. At the end of this course, the areas of neonate and pediatric care will begin, with completion in PMD 205.
Prerequisite
Acceptance into the Paramedic program at CBC. See program entrance requirements at columbiabasin.edu/paramedic.