EMT 101 - Emergency Medical Techician/Basic

Institution:

Carl Sandburg College

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Description:

This is the first course in Emergency Medical Care as part of the Emergency Medical System (EMS) structure. The course covers basic emergency care and includes care, handling, and assessment of the critically ill and injured person. Emphasis is on development of student skills in recognition of illnesses and injuries and proper procedures of emergency care. The student will also develop skills in the area of communication, record keeping, interpersonal relationships and transportation methods. This course includes 116 hours of classroom instruction plus 10 hours of in-hospital experience. Offered: Fall, Spring Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate - Certificate General Education - Not Applicable

Credits:

8.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.sandburg.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 344-2518

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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