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Apr 19, 2024
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2022-2023 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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EMT 109 - Human Anatomy and Physiology for EMT 3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods
Human anatomy and physiology for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). Includes basic physiology of the body systems and medical terminology addressed in the NREMT/AZDHS. Also includes patient assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment pathways.
Recommendation: REA 112 or equivalent score on Reading assessment. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
Information: Intended for students interested in EMT 100 .
Course Learning Outcomes
- Describe the basic physiology of the body systems.
- Utilize medical terminology within the parameters of NREMT/AZDHS.
- Relate the main structures and functions of the body organs and systems to patient assessment, differential diagnosis (field impressions), and treatment pathways.
- Describe basic anatomy of the body systems.
- Compare normal basic anatomy and physiology to common pathology
Outline:
- Cellular structure and cellular metabolism
- Hematology
- Red Blood Cells
- White blood cells
- Plasma Platelets
- Disorders of the blood
- Blood as a transport mechanism
- Skeletal system
- Muscular System
- Lymphatic system
- Nervous system
- Sympathetic
- Parasympathetic
- Endocrine system
- Integumentary system
- Respiratory system
- Cardiac/ Vascular system
- Electrical conduction system of the heart
- GI system
- Reproductive system
- Metabolism and Homeostasis
- Bacteria and Viruses
- Lifespan developmental changes
- Anatomical changes
- Behavioral changes
- Common disease processes
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