EMSE 1101 Basic Emergency Care

(6-0-0) 6 Credits UN

Entry level Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic course in which the emergency medical service system, the role and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician, basic cardiac life support, and the pathology, assessment, and the care of the traumatized or acutely ill patient are discussed, Skills in patient assessment, dual lumen airway use, specific patient medications administration, soft tissue injury care, splinting, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, patient packaging, extrication, patient movement, and radio communication are taught.
Pre-requisite(s): None Concurrency: None Co-requisite(s): EMSE 1201