EMS 255 - Basic Rescue Skills for EMS Providers

Institution:

Flathead Valley Community College

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Description:

3 credits (Spring Semester) Fire department and emergency medical personnel are often confronted with managing medical needs while involved in rescue or extrication situations. This course will give an overview of a wide range of rescue and extrication scenarios with the primary focus being on scene safety and incident stabilization. Situations to be included in the course are: MVA's and extrication, rope rescue, confined space, trench and excavation, environmental emergencies, prolonged extrication/ extraction issues, avalanche extrication/back country safety, incident command and radio communications, mass casualty incidents (START), water rescue.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.fvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 756-3822

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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