EMT 103 - Basic Emergency Medical Technician

Institution:

Eastern Arizona College

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Description:

9 credits Offered every fall and spring semester Prerequisite: Must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the class; Demonstrate reading proficiency by scoring a minimum of 41 on the ASSET Exam; Concurrent enrollment in EMT 121 or present current CPR card issued by the American Heart Association (Health Care Provider) or American Red Cross (Professional Rescuer); Present proof of TB immunization or chest x-ray within past 6 months; Present proof of rubella and rubeola immunization. Submit documentation of the prerequisites with the completed Proof of Prerequisites Form to the Records and Registration Office. Introductory course for the student who aspires to become an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic. Student learning will focus on human anatomy and physiology, disease process, initial assessment and patient stabilization, proper use of equipment such as automatic external defibrillators, blood glucose monitors, MAST Trousers, airway adjuncts as well as legal issues, scope of practice, extrication, documentation, communication, and ambulance protocols. A total of 16 hours of clinical experience will be scheduled in the Emergency Department to provide direct hands-on experience with a variety of patients, in addition, 16 hours of vehicular experience will be required. This course is designed to meet all State and National requirements to prepare in testing for the EMT-Basic via the National Registry Exam.

Credits:

9.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.eac.edu

Phone Number:

(928) 428-8322

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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