Emergency Medical Technician Continuing Education

Catalog description

Unit: 1 Prerequisite: Must be eligible for certification or re-certification as an EMT in the State of California Hours: 24 (16 lecture, 8 laboratory) Provides 24 hours of continuing education required for state re-certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Reviews current standards for airway management and ventilation, patient assessment, cardiac care and resuscitation, injury management and stabilization, legal and ethical issues, vital signs, assisting with medication administration, and review of the updated and optional EMT scope of practice. Students update their psychomotor skills and demonstrate proficiency in organized skills labs. Students that successfully complete the course receive a certificate of completion. May be repeated for credit to meet legally mandated continuing education and re-certification requirements. (pass/no pass grading) (not degree applicable)