This course is taught only by request. Classroom instruction includes a minimum of 80 hours of lecture, skills practice and testing including Basic CPR in accordance with the National Standard Curriculum for First Responders established by the U.S. Department of Transportation . This course is an introduction to the level of Emergency Medical Technician Basic, and includes all the skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a Basic Life Support level with an ambulance service or other specialized services. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement are the responsibility of the college faculty.
Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences.
Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Minimum hours, skill completion and patient contact numbers are required for successful completion. Specific requirements may be requested through the EMS Program. This course is an exploration of the foundations necessary for mastery of the advanced topics of clinical practice out of the hospital. This course is a detailed study of the knowledge and skills required to reach competence in performing Patient Assessment and Airway Management.