Designed to prepare students to integrate knowledge of the respiratory system, comprehensive assessment practices, and pharmacologic agents to formulate a differential diagnosis and implement airway and ventilatory management plans for medical emergencies and trauma. Develops psychomotor skills in the paramedic scope of practice through sequenced lab simulations. Prepares students to perform comprehensive assessment and techniques in the paramedic scope of practice for assuring airway patency, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for all age groups.

Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.