EMS 142 - EMT Medical Emergencies and Pediatric Care

Institution:

Jefferson State Community College

Subject:

Emergency Med Tech Basic

Description:

3 semester hours Prerequisite: Admission to the EMT-Basic Program (Lec 2 hrs, Lab 2 hrs) This course is one of four courses (EMS 140, 141, 142, 143) required for successful completion of the EMT-Basic Program according to the current National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Basic. Content areas include general pharmacology; respiratory emergencies; cardiovascular emergencies; diabetic emergencies (including the use of a digital glucometer)/ altered mental status; allergic reactions; poisoning/overdose emergencies; environmental emergencies; behavioral emergencies; obstetrics; and infants/children. Computer use in simulated scenarios will also be included in the course. Successful completion of student cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domain competencies are required in this course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.jeffstateonline.com

Phone Number:

(205) 853-1200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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