EMT 1010 - Emergency Medical Training 124 hours lec. 80 hours lab

Institution:

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

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Description:

credits This course follows the USDOT National Standard Curriculum for EMT-Basic. Medical emergencies and traumatic injuries, with emphasis on life-threatening conditions, are explored. Skills taught include management of oral and nasopharyngeal airways, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), as well as spinal immobilization and splinting. Additionally, students are trained to assist individuals with self-administered medications and automobile extrication. Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to take the State of Arkansas and National Registry EMT-Basic practical and written examinations for certification.

Credits:

10.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pccua.edu

Phone Number:

(870) 338-6474

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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