EMT 200 EMS Anatomy and Physiology for Pre-Hospital Providers

Lecture Hours: 4
Credits: 4

Provides the student with a working knowledge of the structure and function of the human body. Studies the function in the body and basic knowledge of gross anatomy. Relates to the sick and injured patients commonly seen in the pre-hospital emergency environment.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate an understanding of the normal structure and function of the human body.
Explain the integration of the various organ systems.
Indicate knowledge of technical terms and biological/medical terminology.
Distinguish the ways in which physical trauma and disease affect the body

Content Outline

Identify and describe the structure and function
Identify cellular structures and explain their respective functions.
Describe the basic tissues of the body and their location and explain their functions.
Identify and describe the structure and function of the integumentary system.
Identify and describe the structure and function of the skeletal system.
Identify and describe the structure and function of the muscular system.
Identify and describe the structure and function nervous system.
Identify and describe the structure and function of the special senses.
Identify and describe the structure and function of the endocrine system.
Identify and describe the structure and function of the cardiovascular system.
Identify and describe the structure and function of the respiratory system.
Identify and describe the structure and function of the urinary system.
Identify and describe the physiology of the homeostatic systems that control fluid/electrolyte and acid/base balance.
Identify and describe the structure and function of the digestive system.
Identify and describe the physiology of the homeostatic systems that control metabolism.
Identify and describe the structure and function of the lymphatic system.
Identify and describe the structure and function of the reproductive system.