NURS 314Advanced EMT

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NURS 314 Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Description: The primary focus of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) is to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This AEMT course is a comprehensive program consisting of both classroom (didactic), skills lab, clinical (hospital observation) and field (ambulance observation) components. The course adheres to the 2015 National EMS Education Standards that define the minimal entry-level educational competencies for each level of EMS training, and is designed to give aspiring AEMTs the knowledge, skills and affect necessary to serve as an entry-level AEMT in the field. Successful completion of this course will allow students to pursue NYS certification as an AEMT. Pre-requisites: NURS 258 (Basic Emergency Medical Technician) or equivalent, AND current certification in New York State as a Basic Emergency Medical Technician, which will remain valid through the end of the AEMT course. NOTE: Students are REQUIRED to review all course requirements by visiting the Broome County Office of Emergency Services at: http://www.gobroomecounty.com/e911/emergency-medical-services. Be certain to review and read thoroughly all details on the topics listed below, available through links provided on the Broome County Office of Emergency Services website: Tuition, Fee, and Required Textbook Policy EMS Course Admission Policy Verification of EMS Agency Membership Form Please Note: Fee applies for those who are not currently active member of New York State-recognized Emergency Medical Services agencies, but is waived for those who are. (See the Tuition, Fee, and Required Textbook Policy link for details). Other fees may apply. Refer to the Schedule of Courses This course is taught at the Broome County Public Safety Facility, 153 Lt. VanWinkle Drive. **Special note** Due to the NYS Department of Health guidelines, students are not permitted to register late for this course. Credits:8 **A fee of $12 is charged for this course. This fee is charged only once a semester, even if you are enrolled in multiple classes that carry the same fee**