By teaching Advanced Cardiac Life Support (“ACLS”) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (“PALS”) methodologies and protocols, this course prepares the paramedic learner in the integration of comprehensive knowledge of causes and pathophysiology into the management of shock, respiratory failure, respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest and peri-arrest states with an emphasis on early intervention to prevent respiratory and/or cardiac arrest if possible.

Conditions

Prerequisite: 10-531-914 ADVANCED PRE-HOSPITAL PHARMACOLOGY and 10-531-915 PARAMEDIC RESPIRATORY MANAGEMENT. Condition: Accepted into the Fire Medic or Paramedic Technician Associate Degree program or the Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Technical Diploma.