EMT—Basic
EMS1001 / 9 q.h.
Formerly EMS 4107.
Covers evaluation and management of cardiopulmonary arrest; severe bleeding and shock; fractured bones; stroke, burn, and poisoning; extrication and removal of victims from crashed vehicles and collapsed buildings; emergency childbirth; and various other medical, emotional, and environmental emergencies. Includes practical demonstrations of ambulance and/or emergency vehicles and techniques. Covers CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), obstructed airway maneuvers, control of bleeding, taking vital signs (pulse/respiration/blood pressure), patient assessment, bandaging and splinting, emergency carries, lifting and moving devices (ambulance and orthopedic stretchers, etc.), and triage at multi-victim accidents. Meets the U.S. DOT Revised EMT/Basic National Standard Curriculum. Under the new EMT course requirements, all students must pass CPR by the third class in order to continue in the program.
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