2022-2023 College Catalog 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
2022-2023 College Catalog [***ATTENTION: THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG***]

EMS 100 - Emergency Medical Services First Response Training Course


Credits: 3
Lab/Lecture: Two lecture. Two lab.

Working knowledge of emergency medicine per the U.S. Department of Transportation guidelines.
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
  1. understand the roles and responsibilities of the first responder;
  2. understand the major body components of anatomy and physiology;
  3. demonstrate CPR;
  4. understand the basic mechanics of respiration and circulation;
  5. recognize closed and open injuries;
  6. demonstrate immobilizing fractures and dislocations;
  7. demonstrate knowledge of practical skills;
  8. describe procedures for assisting in normal and abnormal childbirth;
  9. demonstrate the severity of a burn and treatment;
  10. understand the priority levels for triage purposes;
  11. use simple tools in the extrication of patients from vehicles.