EMS 222 - Emergency Medical Technician

Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089. The student must be 18 years old at the completion of the program in order to test for certification. Students must also successfully complete all the requirements outlined in the EMT Program application packet including;

Criminal background check and drug screening.
Proof of Immunizations
Physical Exam
Program Director Authorization

Description: Introductory course for the student who aspires to become a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician or NREMT. Student learning will focus on human anatomy and physiology, disease process, initial assessment and patient stabilization, proper use of equipment such as automatic external defibrillators, blood glucose monitors, and airway adjuncts as well as legal issues, scope of practice, extrication, documentation, communication, and ambulance protocols. A total of 12 hours of clinical experience will be scheduled in an Emergency Department to provide direct hands-on experience with a variety of patients. Additionally, 12 hours of emergency vehicular experience will be required. This course is designed to meet all State and National requirements and follows the current National Standard Curriculum and Arizona State Department of Health Services-EMS Division State statutes to prepare in testing for the EMT Level via the National Registry Written Exam.

Credits: (8)
Lecture Hours: 6
Lab Hours: 6

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