EMSB 1601 - EMT Med Emerg and EMS Operatio

Institution:

Dyersburg State Community College

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Description:

(Pre-requisites: READ 0810, ENGL 0810; with permission, may be taken concurrently with READ 0810 and ENGL 0810) (Co-requisites: EMSB 1101, EMSB 1111)This course is one of two lecture courses designed to provide the student with the knowledge of an entry-level Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). This course includes the following topics: Emergency Medical Responder-National Educational Standards competencies, roles and responsibilities of the EMT, workforce safety, wellness, public health, communications, documentation, EMS operations, medical/legal/ethical considerations, fundamental anatomy and physiology, life span development, fundamental pathophysiology, patient assessment, airway management, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, acute diabetic emergencies, abdominal and gastrointestinal emergencies, urologic emergencies, anaphylactic reactions, and behavioral emergencies. 6 credit hours

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dscc.edu

Phone Number:

(731) 286-3200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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