Applications in Healthcare Industry Sector I. 1 credit, 2 contact hours

Catalog description

Restrictions: Approval to participate by NJIT First Aid Squad. This course provides students with the key skills and background needed to enter the Healthcare Industry Sector. This will be achieved through applied experiences as a New Jersey Emergency Medical Technician on the NJIT Campus. Students will gain refresher knowledge in healthcare documentation, public safety procedures, and basic medical techniques and equipment. Students will be assigned to shifts where they will be on-call to respond to campus medical emergencies. Students will acquire management and communications skills, prepare proper medical documentation, and a final report / presentation. To enroll, students must have NJ EMT Certification, Basic Life Support CPR Certification, and be an active member of NJIT First Aid Squad.