EMS 217 - Emergency Medical Technician

7 credits

This course is designed for individuals who anticipate working with an ambulance service, hospital emergency department, fire department, police department, mining operation, or in other occupational fields where medical emergencies are common. Course content includes but is not limited to an overview of anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; patient assessment; basic life support in relation to cardiac arrest, trauma, and other medical emergencies. Instruction in light extrication of the injured is additionally covered. This course also provides the student an opportunity to apply cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills in a supervised clinical or field setting. Students must be 17 years of age at the time of enrollment of the course; have a health physical and immunizations up to date; have a current AHA BLS provider card (Course No. CCPR 1033); have successfully completed the Mandatory Reporter Course (CNUR 103

Semester Typically Offered:
Multiple