Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (HLT 1762)

Term: 2011 Spring Semester

Faculty

Steven PoundsShow MyInfo popup for Steven Pounds

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Daniel P KingShow MyInfo popup for Daniel P King

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Dean C MeenachShow MyInfo popup for Dean C Meenach

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Schedule

Mon-Thu-Sat, 5:30 PM - 9:23 PM (1/10/2011 - 5/31/2011) Location: MAIN AS AH25

Description

Prerequisite: One of the following: (1) a minimum score of 18 on the ACT reading, or 250 on the Accuplacer Next Generation reading, or (2) a minimum ACT reading score of 16, or Accuplacer Next Generation reading score of 240, AND a 2.8 cumulative high school grade point average or (3) or a minimum grade of C in RDG0900, ENG0990, or ENG0090, or (4) concurrent enrollment in RDG 0900, or (5) have earned 24 college-level semester credit hours. Must be 18 year of age by completion of the program and have basic computer and internet skills. Must attend orientation on first class day.
Provides basic instruction for delivering emergency medical services (EMS) as an EMT. Provided instruction: foundations of professional EMS practice, safety/wellness, ethics/legal issues, illness/injury prevention, pathophysiology, A & P, medical terminology, assessment, therapeutic communication, physical exam techniques, communications, documentation, diverse cultures, ventilatory management, resuscitation,