EMT 1116 - Emergency Medical Technician

Institution:

East Central Community College

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Description:

This introduc-tory course prepares individuals to function in the prehospital environ-ment. The class offers instruction in the basic life support care of sick and/or injured persons. This includes: airway assessment; communica-tions; documentation; general pharmacology; hemorrhage control; ambulance operations; splinting of adult, pediatric and infant patients; and special care of patients exposed to heat, cold, radiation, or conta-gious disease. Students must spend a minimum of 10 hours in a hospital emergency room and participate in a minimum of five separate ambu-lance runs. (In the event of numerous applicants to be enrolled in EMT Basic courses, a priority list has been established: EMS Personnel, Fire Department/Rescue Personnel, Industry Workers, Hospital Emergency Care Personnel, Law Enforcement, Civil Defense Personnel) Prere-quisites to enter EMT-Basic Courses: Age of at least 18; Ability to read and write; High school graduate or GED equivalent; Minimum score of 10 on the TABE or 16 on the ACT taken after October, 1989 or 12 taken before October, 1989; Valid CPR certification (course C); Physically fit per physical examination by physician; Hepatitis B vaccination started prior to clinical or ambulance run portion of the class. One hour lecture, six hours lab, and six hours clinical. Six semester credit hours.

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.eccc.edu

Phone Number:

(601) 635-2111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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