EMSP 1501 - Emt- Basic

Institution:

Blinn College

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Description:

Introduction to the level of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic. Includes all the skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized services. The student will display a working knowledge of clinical information and related topics relevant to the practice of pre-hospital emergency medical care of the EMT-Basic level; demonstrate the ability to competently perform all applicable skills; and exhibit attitudes and behavior consistent with the ethics and professionalism expected of the EMT-Basic. Prerequisite: Appropriate scores on the reading, writing, and math portions of the THEA Test or alternate test OR completion of the math, reading, and writing, developmental course sequences. CPR Training at the Health Care Provider level required prior to starting clinical rotations and is not included in the class. This course requires the student to have completed the Hepatitis B vaccination, a 3 shot series mandated by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Co-Enrollment Required: EMSP 1260. Credit: Five semester hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.blinn.edu

Phone Number:

(979) 830-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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