HLTH EMT1 - Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMTb)

Institution:

Ivy Tech Community College-Central Office

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Healthcare

Description:

This course covers basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) skills necessary for emergency care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized service. Intravenous maintenance, non-visualized airway, automatic defibrillation, NLAST therapy, advanced emergency care and limited pharmacology are presented. Emphasis is on forming the student's ability to perform the skills appropriately to function as an EMT-B. Upon successful completion of the course and certification examination by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, the student can function as an Emergency Medical Technician. 144 total didactic hours, 16 ED observation, and 16 hours ambulance observation are required. Prerequisite: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitations (CPR). This program can also be applied toward obtaining an Associate Degree in Paramedic Science.

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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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