PMED 114 - Preparatory

    Recent Professors
    Marisol G. Ayala, Grant B. Goold, Chris Ryther, Dale R. Stewart
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    11
    Prerequisite
    EMT 110 and 111 with grades of "C" or better
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of PMED 114
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course covers didactic materials and related skills considered foundational to the practice of paramedicine. The course topics include: Emergency Medical System (EMS), the safety/well-being of the paramedic, medical legal/ethical, anatomical and physiology, pathophysiology of all human systems, medical terminology, oral communications, and life span development. Topics include principles of public health and epidemiology including public health emergencies, health promotion and illness and injury prevention. This course also integrates knowledge of pharmacology to formulate a treatment plan intended to mitigate emergencies and improve the overall health of the patient.
    Usually Held
    Mon 8:00am–6:40pm, Mon 8:00am–7:40pm, Thu 9:00am–3:50pm, Thu 9:00am–4:10pm