Designed to provide basic emergency care knowledge and skills to the student who will provide the first emergency care. The objective of the first person on the emergency scene will be to recognize the needs of the victim and deliver quality care to the patient, minimizing discomfort and preventing further complications.
Certification is valid for two years.
Provides the first line of life support to the trauma patient as encountered in situ and to maintain life until the patient is handed off to the next level of medical help. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will meet the Alaska requirements for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. Covers emergency medical care procedural changes, newly developed equipment and its use, changes in State licensure or other medical-legal requirements. Improvement of EMT skills in trauma intervention for the seriously injured patient through advanced techniques in fluid therapy. Use of MAST pants, utilization of specific drug therapy and advanced airway care covered.