Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)

This course will enable the student to develop basic skills in the assessment, rescue, immediate treatment and transport of the urgently ill or injured client. Course content emphasizes identifying and correcting life-threatening conditions, identifying rescue activities and developing a systematic approach to the care of the client and the performance of rescue activities. Relevant information on traumatic injuries, medical emergencies, environmental hazards, rescue techniques and equipment will be integrated.

This course is designed to develop basic skills in the assessment, rescue, immediate treatment and transport of the urgently ill or injured client. Emphasis will be placed on identifying and correcting life-threatening conditions, identifying rescue problems and developing a systematic approach to the care of the client and the performance of rescue activities. Integrated into this course will be relevant information on traumatic injuries, medical emergencies, environment hazards, rescue techniques and equipment. There may be mandatory assignments that include evenings and weekends.

Formerly EMT 252AD. The EMT-1 must have certification that is current or not expired more than six months. This course will be a review and update of life support measures, CPR and use of emergency medical equipment and supplies for the certified EMT-I.