EMS 105 - Principles of Advanced Life Support

Institution:

Greenfield Community College

Subject:

Emergency Medical/Paramedic

Description:

Introduces the certified EMT to principles of Department of Transportation Advanced Life Support curriculum. Students study roles and responsibilities, EMS systems, legal and ethical issues, patient assessment, fundamentals of respiration and advanced airway management. The course includes the fundamentals of perfusion and techniques of intravenous therapy. (Offered: Every Fall) Prereq: Current EMT certification. Placement beyond or satisfactory completion of COL 090, ENG 090, MAT 090. Concurrent enrollment or completion of BIO 108 or equivalent

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.gcc.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 775-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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