EMSC1455

This Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course is taught utilizing the 2010 EMS Education Standards and is approved by and taught to the standards of the Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB). This Department of Transportation (DOT) approved course will enable students to attain the knowledge to assess, treat, and transport patients who have a variety of illnesses and injuries.

Students must complete both EMT 1 and EMT 2 to be eligible to register for the national certification exams.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Validates knowledge of patient care for all stages of life span development.
• Perform vital signs, oxygen therapy, and airway management.
• Conduct patient assessments on medical and trauma patients of all ages.
• Describe the indications for use of semi-automatic defibrillators (AED).
• Demonstrate performance of CPR.
• Exhibit proficiency in all EMT skills set forth by the NREMT.
• Evaluates the appropriate method for patient access and extrication.
• Applies knowledge of medical and trauma conditions.