EMS-101 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

Credits: 7
Contact Hours: Lec 4 Lab 4 Practicum 3
Tier Rate: Tier III
This course is designed to prepare students to perform care of acutely ill or injured patients primarily in the out of hospital setting. Basic resuscitation, extrication, trauma care, initial patient assessment and triage, stabilization and transport of various patients are key components of this course. The course prepares students to test for national certification and state licensure. This course is the first step to becoming a paramedic. Prerequisite(s): Selective Admission. Students must be 18 years of age or turn 18 during the course. Students must completed the required application process, background check, drug screening, immunizations, and attend the required orientation. Corequisite(s): BLS CPR Certification