NRP 103 - Paramedic 2: ALS Skills Foundations

Number of Credits: 2
Paramedic 2: ALS Skills Foundations introduces advanced Paramedic skills including venous access, medication administration, and cardiac monitor operations. Students will participate in clinical experience to demonstrate competence in selected skills. Eight hours lecture, fifteen hours laboratory,forty-five hours clinical. Additional $50 fee required. (Winter Term Only) Varies by week. Two Credits. Two billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): NRP 102.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to establish an IV
Perform medication administration in a safe manner.
Perform cardiac monitoring using 3 lead and 12 leads.
Perform defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion and pacing using various cardiac monitors.