EMS 201 - Fundamentals of EMS

Institution:

Eastern Maine Community College

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Description:

Introduces the student to the role of the Advanced Life Support Provider. Topics covered include roles and responsibilities of ALS providers, medical terminology, self-care, and initial patient stabilization and management. Students will learn how to obtain a history and perform a physical assessment on a patient. (45 lec hours, 0 lab hours) Prerequisites: Certificate indicating successful completion of the DOT EMT-Basic class (and subsequent refresher training where appropriate), successful completion of NEEMS-required preadmission testing, and meeting all program admission requirements.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.emcc.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 974-4600

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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