EMD301

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EMD301 - Airway Management for Paramedicine

Emergency MedicineUndergraduateUA - UA General

Course ID

043166

Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive overview of airway management and respiratory care in the context of paramedicine. Students will explore airway assessment, artificial ventilation techniques, and respiratory system care, specifically designed for prehospital situations. The curriculum establishes an understanding of airway management, equipping students to handle airway obstructions and maintain ventilation effectively. By course completion, students will be well-prepared to respond to airway emergencies and offer essential respiratory support, positively impacting patient outcomes in the field.

Min Units

3

Max Units

3

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Career

Undergraduate

Course Attributes

SEA - PD (Professional Development), SEC - PRO (Professionalism)

Course Requisites

Students must be a part of the UA Paramedic program to be enrolled. NREMT certification is required and basic sciences coursework. Please contact the department with any questions, ems_info@arizona.edu.

Component

Discussion

Optional Component

No