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Apr 25, 2024
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EMT 1000 - Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides an overview of Emergency Medical Systems, communication and documentation skills, understanding data research collection, workforce and patient safety, EMT wellness, medical terminology, medical legal and ethical issues, life span development, overview of the public healthcare system, anatomy and physiology of the human body, basic pharmacology, basic airway management techniques, medical and trauma patient assessment, splinting and bandaging, shock pathophysiology and resuscitation management, special needs patients and EMS operations. This class will also include cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification by the American Heart Association. Students will be required to obtain liability insurance coverage ($1,000,000 to $3,000,000) before going to any clinical rotations. Clinical rotations are completed with local clinical affiliates, emergency departments, and area ambulance services where the student will perform patient assessments. The successful completion of the course satisfies one of the eligibility criteria for taking the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician EMT licensure exam and the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of EMS.
Prerequisites & Notes
8 Credit Hours- 6 Lecture Hours, 4 Lab Hours (F)
Credits: 8
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