EMS 1025 - EMS Interventions I

Institution:

Century College - Minnesota

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Description:

This course enhances the current EMTs basic life support (BLS) skills and prepares the student to assist in advanced procedures and assessment techniques. Under paramedic instructor guidance, the course provides opportunities to synthesize and apply theories and skills needed in order to assist a paramedic. Emphasis is placed upon team leading, critical thinking, prioritization, assessment, therapeutic communication, and life-saving interventions. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. Successful completion of this class, along with EMS 1026, with a grade of C or higher will meet the requirement for entrance into the Century College Paramedic Program. This course requires current state EMT certification; current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider certification. Prerequisites: Currrent state EMT certification and current AHA BLS Provider certification.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2009 - 06/10/2010 

Institution Website:

www.century.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 770-3200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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