This course focuses on career paths of first responders and search and rescue personnel. There will be an emphasis on the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of traumatic injuries and emergent conditions of both adults and pediatrics. Embedded into the curriculum will be anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, basic pharmacology, reading ECGs (electrocardiogram), BLS (Basic Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), and ACLS (Adult Cardiac Life Support). In addition to the medical content, students will be introduced to search and rescue, and fire fighting training. Students will be assessed with written assignments and tests, practicals, and simulations.