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EMS 160 - Cardiology I

Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): EMS 110 , Enrollment in Emergency Medical Science program
Corequisite(s): None
This course introduces the study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, electrophysiology, and rhythm interpretation. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and interpret rhythms.