3.00 Credits
An introduction to EMS advanced practice using the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards for the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. Topics include the roles and responsibilities of the Advanced EMT, pharmacology, AHA basic life support with AED, advanced assessment and management of medical and trauma emergencies, ambulance operations, communications, and advanced airway procedures. PREREQUISITES: ADMISSION INTO THE ADVANCED EMT PROGRAM. COREQUISITES: EMT 1510, EMT 1520, EMT 1530, EMT 1540C.