Human Body & Human Systems

This course follows the Ohio Paramedic curriculum as defined by the Ohio Division of EMS and is based upon the National EMS Education Standards. The class is the first of the paramedic course sequence and is a combination of specialized classroom and laboratory experiences designed to prepare students to integrate concepts about the human body, organ systems, and life span development into the current practice modalities of the paramedic. Emphasis is placed on human anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and human growth and development in the context of paramedicine. All content is specifically geared toward helping the EMS provider effectively treat and manage patients in the field.