EMSV 1656 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Basic) (6 Lec; 6 Cr) The Emergency Medical Technician’s course trains participants to be a part of the nation’s Emergency Medical System. Emphasis includes scene control, patient assessment, triage, use of standard equipment, transport concerns, legalities, and physiological theory related to medical and trauma situations. EMT Certification requires hospital and ambulance time, skill test competencies, 70% passing on all sections of the National Registry Exam, and fee payments. Prerequisites: Age 18 when testing; ability to lift and carry (with a partner) up to 225 lb. people; communication skills; ability to apply equipment used in the field; current CPR card (Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer). Anyone with a felony record needs to have clearance to test and be re-certified. READ 0092 (or previous course READ 0095); ENGL 0092 (or previous course ENGL 095).
EMSV 1926 EMT Basic Refresher (2 Lec; 2 Cr) The Emergency Medical Technician Refresher course provides updated course materials for participants to be re-certified as part of the nation’s bi-yearly Emergency Medical System re-certification process. Emphasis includes a review of scene control, patient assessment, triage, use of standard equipment, transport concerns, legalities, and physiological theory related to medical and trauma situations. EMT re-certification requires successful completion of the National Registry Practical Exam. Prerequisites: Current EMT Certification (within 4 years) and current CPR card (Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer). Anyone with a felony record needs to have clearance to test and be re-certified.
EMSV 1954 First Responder Refresher (1 Lec; 1 Cr) First Responder Refresher courses are designed to update and refresh volunteers and professionals to deal with trauma and medical emergencies. Emphasis includes assessing the scene and preventing further harm, assessing patients, following protocols for equipment use, and working within the established EMS system to access medical care. First Responder Re-Certification and/or American Red Cross Emergency Response requires a skill test, 80 % correct on a national written exam, and fee payment. Prerequisites: READ 0092 and current First Responder Certification