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EMS 247 - Basic Emergency Medical Technician, Part I Credits: 6 Variable Credit Course: No
Lecture Hours: 44 Lab Hours: 44 Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0 Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0
Course Description: Training for the EMT-Basic level per National Standards Curriculum and abiding by the laws of Washington State. Learn to recognize, assess, and treat medical and trauma-related emergencies at the basic life support level. Preparation for National Registry EMT certification testing.
Prerequisite: In accordance with Washington State Law, must be at least 17 years of age at course start. Strongly Recommended: Special Requirements:
Meets FQE Requirement: No Integrative Experience Requirement: No
Student Learning Outcomes
- Become familiar with emergency medical care, the emergency medical service system, roles & responsibilities to the EMT-Basics, quality improvement and medical direction.
- Know basic anatomy & physiology to the EMT-Basic level.
- Assess effectively a patient’s vital signs and develop a medical history on each patient using appropriate methods and provide continuing patient assessment.
- Safely lift, move and restrain patients without endangerment of self, patient or others, using proper body mechanics and techniques.
- Learn the EMT-Basic pharmacokinetics and proper dosage, assistance with, and administration routes.
- Perform appropriate treatment for respiratory distress and emergencies. Perform appropriate treatment for cardiovascular emergencies.
- Communicate and understand how to relate to a diverse and multicultural population in an emergency situation.
- Work as a team member.
Course Contents
- Anatomy & physiology. Vital signs.
- Cardio-pulmonary respiration & defibrillation. Airway management & respiratory emergencies.
- Patient assessment. Ambulance operations.
- Critical incident stress debriefing. Bleeding, shock & MAST.
- Fractures and fracture care. Hazardous materials.
- Diverse & multi-cultural population. Teamwork.
Instructional Units: 7
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