EMT 101 - EMS Theories

Institution:

Volunteer State Community College

Subject:

Description:

An introduction to Emergency Medical Services using the State approved curriculum for Basic EMT. Topics include the history and theory of EMS, roles and responsibilities of the EMT, fundamental basic skills, AHA basic life support skills, basic management of medical trauma emergencies, bleeding shock, ambulance operations, communications, medicallegal and ethical aspects of emergency care. Also included are specific subjects outlined in the TN EMT extended skills curriculum. CO-REQUISITES: EMT 101 C*, EMT 104 *, EMT 121*. Twelve lecture hours per week.

Credits:

12.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.volstate.edu

Phone Number:

(615) 452-8600

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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