Upon completion of the Emergency Medical Technical Program the student will meet the prerequisite for taking the National Registry Examination for Emergency Medical Technicians. The program will teach skills in emergency treatment procedures as used with an ambulance service.
Program Requirements
Total Credits
10
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Details |
EMS121EMS1021 |
EMT Fundamentals |
3 |
|
Introduces the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student to prehospital emergency care. The topics included in this course are Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems, well-being of the EMT, communications, documentation, anatomy, airway management, and patient assessment. (3-0)
|
EMS122EMS1022 |
EMT Medical Emergencies |
4 |
|
Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills to effectively provide emergency care and transportation to a patient experiencing a medical emergency. This course focuses on the integration of the physical exam, medical history, and pathophysiology when assessing and treating the medical patient. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMS1021 with a "C" grade or better OR Co-requisite: EMS1021. (2-3)
|
EMS123EMS1023 |
EMT Trauma Emergencies |
2 |
|
Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills to provide appropriate emergency care and transportation of a patient who has suffered a traumatic injury. The concepts of kinematics and the biomechanics of trauma, along with pathophysiology and injury patterns, will provide the student with the ability to assess and manage the trauma patient. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMS1021 with a "C" grade or better OR Co-requisite: EMS1021. (1-1.5)
|
EMS170EMS1070 |
EMT Clinical |
1 |
|
Provides the EMT student with the clinical experience required of initial and some renewal processes. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMS1021 with a "C" grade or better OR Co-requisite: EMS1021. (0-1)
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