EMT 1500 - Intravenous (IV) Therapy

Institution:

Motlow State Community College

Subject:

Emergency Medical Technology

Description:

This course is designed to prepare the licensed Emergency Medical Technician to administer IV's in the field when necessary. The course includes patient assessment and conditions under which an intravenous line is warranted; the equipment selection and types of solutions; conditions worsened by the injudicious administration of IV fluids and how to recognize them; the infusion procedures and types of solutions; and, the need for field asepsis. During the clinical experience, five successful venipunctures must be accumulated. Prerequisite: Students must be a Tennessee-certified Emergency Medical Technician and must show proof of Professional Liability Insurance coverage in the amount of $1,000,000.00.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mscc.edu

Phone Number:

(931) 393-1500

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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