EMS 101 - Basic Emergency Medical Technician

Institution:

Rowan College at Burlington County

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Description:

This course covers emergency medical care at the basic life support level. It includes essential anatomy and physiology, patient assessment and initial care for common medical and traumatic injuries. It also addresses medicallegal issues and ambulance operations. Students perform ten hours of field study at a local hospital. It follows the US Department of Transportation curriculum. Students successfully completing the course and New Jersey Department of Health examination are certified as emergency medical technicians. Prerequisite: CPR for Professional Rescuers 8/0/0 Course fee charged

Credits:

8.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rcbc.edu

Phone Number:

(856) 222-9311

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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