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

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed all of the following course(s): EMEDSV 10531914 - Adv. Pre-Hospital Pharmacology, EMEDSV 10531915 - Paramedic Respiratory Mgt.] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: EMT-Paramedic, Fire Medic, Paramedic Technician]