EMS 1032 - First Responder Basics

Institution:

Ridgewater College

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Description:

This course is designed to provide First Responders with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage patient care at the scene of a trauma or medical emergency until ambulance personnel arrive. This First Responder course uses the guidelines established by the US DOT and meets or exceeds the requirements established by the Minnesota EMS Regulatory Board (MN EMSRB). This course satisfies 50% of the new EMT-B "bridge track", allowing students the option to bridge to full EMT-B certification at a future date. This First Responder e-Learning course is intended for law enforcement, firefighters, ambulance and rescue personnel, ski patrol, athletic coaches, school nurses, camp counselors, industrial emergency response teams, and other individuals charged with "first response" duties.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ridgewater.edu/Pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(800) 722-1151

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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