EMSP 1356 - Patient Assessment and Airway Management

Institution:

Eastfield College

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Description:

This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: (1) Current BCLS (CPR) certification at the Health Care Provider level by the American Heart Association or equivalent, (2) Current certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or higher. This course provides a detailed study of the knowledge and skills required to reach competence in performing patient assessment and airway management. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) Search for EMSP 1356 classes EMSP 1391?? Special Topics in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (3) New course added March 30, 2009 This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Admission into the Emergency Medical Services Program OR current Texas EMS Certification/license at a minimum of EMT-Basic level, OR current enrollment in EMSP 1501, and current BCLS (CPR) certification. Corequisite/Concurrent: Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search and a drug screen as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from all EMSP courses. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. In particular, this course will cover Hazardous Material (HazMat) awareness and management, Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) events, the national Incident command System (ICS), and Multi Casualty Incident (MCI) management. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) Search for EMSP 1391 classes

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.eastfieldcollege.edu/

Phone Number:

(972) 860-7100

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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