Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionEMS244expandsontheparamedicstudent's knowledge to formulate a field impression andimplementatreatmentplan.Thiscourse will cover principles of epidemiology; the branch of medicine which deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases and pathophysiology; the disordered physiological processes associated withdiseaseorinjuryasitrelatestocommon medical emergencies including but not limited to: neurological, thoracic, cardiac, abdominal and gastrointestinal disorders, immunological, infectious diseases, endocrinedisorders,psychiatricdisorders,toxicological,respiratory,hematological,genitourinary,gynecological,anddiseasesoftheeyes, ears, nose and throat. This course discusses the need to understand how a patient's race, culture,ethnicity,gender,sexualorientation, mentalhealthstatus,physicalandneurological differences can impact how they handle emergencies and respond to treatment.Usually HeldWed 12:30pm–2:50pm, Wed 8:00am–11:30am 