EMS 216 - Principles of Rescue

Institution:

Aiken Technical College

Subject:

Emergency Medical Technology

Description:

This course covers concepts and skills related to the access, stabilization, packaging and removal of patients trapped in wrecked vehicles, endangered by hazardous materials, trapped by structural members, and endangered due to location. Focus is on vehicle rescue, water rescue, remote slope rescue, rescue from hazardous situations, and rescue from mass casualty situations. 2.0-6.0-4.0

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

EMS-119

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.atc.edu

Phone Number:

(803) 593-9231

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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