EMS 170 - As demand warrants EMT Emergency Medical Technician I

Institution:

Ilisagvik College

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Description:

Provides the necessary training to become a state certified EMT I in accordance with national Emergency Medical Technician Basic curriculum. Proficiency in victim assessment, recognition and treatment of medical emergencies and other basic life support procedures. Topics include: roles and responsibilities of the EMT; medico-legal considerations in EMS; respiratory and cardiac emergencies; trauma management; medical emergencies and management; environmental emergencies; childbirth; hazardous situations and materials; patient packaging and triage, and communications and report writing. (Prerequisites: Possess a valid CPR Provider level card (2005 guidelines) on the first day of the course. Students should be sufficiently proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English to understand course materials and participate in discussions and patient care scenarios. Students must have the strength to be able to move victims, sufficient vision to assess the condition of a victim, and dexterity to perform the skills procedures.)

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ilisagvik.edu

Phone Number:

(907) 852-3333

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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