BIO 300 - Emergency Medical Technician Basic

Institution:

North Carolina State University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

This course leads to eligibility for optional certification as an emergency medical technician basic with the state of North Carolina and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Topics include: roles and responsibilities; medical/legal considerations; respiratory/cardiac emergencies; CPR and airway adjuncts; bleeding and shock; trauma management; medical emergencies and their management; environmental emergencies; emergency childbirth; pediatrics; geriatrics; exposure to hazardous situations; introduction to hazardous materials; psychological emergencies; patient packaging and triage; stabilization and transport of the sick and injured; communications and report writing. Two Saturday classes are required. Certification requires additional time, fees and internship liability insurance.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ncsu.edu

Phone Number:

(919) 515-2011

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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