EMS 2345 - Diving Medical Technician

Institution:

College of the Florida Keys

Subject:

EMS - Emergency Medical Svcs

Description:

This course is not ordinarily counted in the Associate in Arts degree. Introduction to diving medicine, recognition of diving disorders, application of field neurological examination as applied to diving accidents, application of appropriate first aid measures as applied to diving accidents. Recognize oxygen toxicity and the proper response during recompression chamber operations. Have a basic understanding of recompression chamber operations and safety as applied to the inside tender and patient. EMT or higher medical training is a requirement for enrollment in this course and will be verified by the instructor at the first class.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fkcc.edu

Phone Number:

(305) 296-9081

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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