Emergency Medical Technician (COM)

Catalog description

This course provides the knowledge and skill base for an individual to become a Nationally Registered EMT. The course follows the curriculum set by the National Emergency Medical Services Educational Standards. Students are expected to learn the skills necessary to recognize numerous medical and trauma related emergencies. Students will learn vital signs monitoring, Basic Life Support interventions and patient moving/packaging skills. Students will apply learned skills to patients in scenario-based training. 10 hours of in-hospital observation and training are required. Registration Restriction: Written consent (current CPR certification at the level of BLS Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association)). Corequisites: HLTH 364L . Notes: This course does not certify students as an EMT; they must pass the National Registry exams.