SMS 803 - Health Concerns in the Tactical Patient

Description
Literature has been published on the high incidence of cardiovascular disease risk in the first responder population as well as metabolic disease, depression and PTSD. This course will introduce students to an array of cardiovascular tests and laboratory tests to assess the degree of cardiovascular health that is presented by the tactical patient. Descriptions of depression and PTSD will be presented and the contributing factors in the first responder’s duties that lead to these conditions.

Course Delivery Model(s): Online Interactive

Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 0
Total Hours: 15
Credits: 1

Prerequisites: CDX 0310, CDX 0601, CDX 0310A, CDX 0310B
Corequisites: None

Repeatable (# of times): 0

Grade Type: Pass/No Pass