EMST 1101 - Emergency Medical Technology I

Institution:

College of Coastal Georgia

Subject:

Description:

7 class hours, 2 laboratory hours 8 Credits Prerequisite: Acceptance into EMT Program This course is designed to introduce the student to Emergency Medical Services, the role of the emergency medical technician and the legal implications of the role. It provides the student with beginning skills for equipment and emergency vehicle (including radio communications) operation. The course describes the protective action to be taken by the EMT when exposed to hazardous materials, blood/airborne pathogens, or other infectious diseases. The course also introduces the student to medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, patient assessment and the written documentation responsibilities of the EMT. In addition, it provides the student with Basic Life Support, Airway/Oxygen Skills and the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator.

Credits:

8.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccga.edu

Phone Number:

(912) 279-5700

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.