EMC 103 - Patient Assessment and Airway for the EMT

Institution:

Gwinnett Technical College

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Description:

The course covers all the components of the National Highway Safety Transportation Administration, National Standard Curriculum, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, 1994 standard, Module 2 and 3. In addition to the NSC-B 1994 standards, this course also includes the NSC EMT-Intermediate 1985 Standard, Sections 5, 6, and 7. Topics include: Scene-Size Up, Initial Assessment, Focused History & Physical Exam for both Medical and Trauma Patients, Detailed Physical Exam, On-Going Assessment, Communications/ Documentation, EMS communications for the EMT-I, airway, advanced airway and Basic/Advanced Airway Management. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 1. Credit hours: 3 (T)

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.GwinnettTech.edu

Phone Number:

(770) 962-7580

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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