EMT 1030 - Introduction to EMT

Institution:

Southwest Tennessee Community College

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Description:

This course covers fundamentals of Basic Life Support as used by the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Instruction Cardiopulmonar resuscitation (CPR) interfacing basic CPR with advanced life support methods such as automatic defibrillation, mechanical airway adjuncts, etc. are included. An overview of t he Tennessee EMS regulatory structure, including Tennessee Department of Emergency Medical Services rules and regulations is provided. Also instruction on the Memphis-Shelby County EMS system, personal safety and EMS equipment are covered. Corequisite: EMT 1040. All skills will be carried over and completed by the conclusion of EMT 1050. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Math, Nat. Sci., Hlth Sci College Emergency Medical Services Department

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.southwest.tn.edu

Phone Number:

(901) 333-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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