EMS 1005 - Medical Professional Education EMS I

Credits: 5
The first EMT course in the Fall semester will consist of 5 credit hours. The first-semester course will begin with an introductory study of existing medical emergency services and the basic principles, procedures, and techniques of emergency care. It will then move to a mid-level understanding of EMT responsibilities, emphasizing the student’s continued development of skills in critical thinking, patient assessment, and emergency medical care procedures. Students will follow the curriculum for a cardiac arrhythmia course, which is a prerequisite for the Paramedic program. Students will have extensive classroom and hands-on lab time to ensure they have a strong foundation for success in EMT. Lecture: 5 hours per week.