EMS 1119 - Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Technology

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College of Central Florida

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Description:

6 hours per week. Prerequisite: AHE 0090 American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR (or American Red Cross- Professional Rescuer CPR.) Corequisites: EMS 1119L, EMS 1431, EMS 1354C. This course is designed to prepare the basic Emergency Medical Technician in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation curriculum and state of Florida EMS guidelines. Includes an introductory survey of emergency medical services including medical, legal and ethical aspects, role of the EMT, patient assessment, care of wounds and fractures, airway maintenance, medical and environmental emergencies, patient transportation, emergency childbirth, and basic extrication. Successful completion of corequisites provides eligibility to take the national and Florida state EMT certification examinations.

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cf.edu

Phone Number:

(352) 873-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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