EMTA 1100 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician gives more depth and breadth to the topics on: Emergency Medical Systems, communication and team communication dynamics, interviewing techniques, defusing strategies, documentation skills, understand data research collection and using evidence based decision making, prevention of work related injuries, disease transmission and patient safety, Advanced EMT wellness, medical terminology, medical legal and ethical issues, confidentiality, advanced directives, tort and criminal law, mandatory reporting, life span development, overview of the public health care system, anatomy and physiology of the human body, comprehensive knowledge of the respiratory and cardiovascular system perfusion assessment and management, principles of pharmacology and medication administration, fluids, electrolytes and acid-base balance, advanced airway management techniques, medical and trauma patient assessment, shock pathophysiology and resuscitation management, special needs patient populations and EMS operations.
Students are required to obtain liability insurance coverage ($1,000,000 to $3,000,000) before attending any clinical rotations. Clinical rotations are completed with local clinical affiliates, emergency departments, and area ambulance services where the student will be required to perform certain skills successfully and complete patient assessments. The successful completion of this course satisfies one of the eligibility criteria for taking the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician Advance EMT licensure exam and the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of EMS.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: EMT1000
8 Credit Hours - 7 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours (S)
Credits: 8
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