FRS 2041 - First Responder (EMS)

Institution:

Ashland Community and Technical College

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Description:

Covers selected aspects of trauma care as outlined by the national standard created by federal guidelines and considered to be the responsibilities services with emergency medical response missions, consisting of classroom and laboratory instructions. Involves typical anatomy and physiology; patient assessment, care for respiratory and cardiac emergencies; control of bleeding, application of dressing and bandages, treatment for traumatic shock; care for fractures, dislocation, sprains and strains; medical emergencies; emergency childbirth; burns and heat emergencies; environmental emergencies; principles of vehicle rescue; transportation of patient, and general operations of emergency medical services. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ashland.kctcs.edu/

Phone Number:

(606) 326-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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