EMS 118: Emergency Medical Technician

Lecture/Theory Hours 6 Lab/Experimental Hours 3 Semester Hours 9

This course is required to apply for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. It provides students with insights into the theory and application of concepts related to the profession of emergency medical services. Specific topics include EMS preparatory, airway maintenance, patient assessment, management of trauma patients, management of medical patients, treating infants and children, and various EMS operations. This course is based on the NHTSA National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards.

Corequisites

EMS 119 -Emergency Medical Technician Clinical