CRT 145+ - Cardiopulmonary Assessment and Intervention

3 credits

A study of the pathophysiology of the cardiopulmonary system. Topics include: prevention strategies, assessment, electrophysiology and recognition of disease and injury. Techniques of cardiopulmonary management including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, three and twelve lead electrocardiographic monitoring and interpretation, electrical therapy and pharmacological interventions are covered. [SPRING] Course Fee. Two hours and thirty minutes lecture per week and eight hours laboratory per semester.
Prerequisite(s): Current certification as a Maryland or Nationally Registered EMT.