Course Code
PARA210
Course Credit
2
The continuation of the job related course specific to the demands of becoming a paramedic, essential elements of health, physical fitness, and paramedic ergonomics are reinforced. Students will continue with their individual exercise program developed in response to their personalized assessment and goal setting, and also based on specific fitness needs related to the paramedic field. The practical component of this course will continue and expand the emphasis on lifting techniques and preventive back care exercises, and introduce exercises for special needs. The theoretical component will focus on nutrition, weight control, and becoming a wise consumer of fitness products and services.