EMS 126 - Introduction to the Paramedic Profession 3- 1

Institution:

Augusta Technical College

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Description:

(Prerequisites: AHS 1011, ENG 1010, MAT 1012, SCT 100. Corequisites: EMS 127, EMS 128, EMS 129, EMS 200A.) Introduces the student to the paramedic profession. Discussion centers on functions that extend beyond the EMT scope of practice. Topics include: roles and responsibilities, the EMS system, medical/legal considerations, illness/injury prevention, ethics, ambulance operations, medical incident command, rescue awareness/operations, hazardous materials incidents and crime scene awareness. This course provides instruction on topics in Division 1, Sections 1-5 and Division 7, Sections 1-5 of the USDOT/NHTSA Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.augustatech.edu

Phone Number:

(706) 771-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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