Description
This course is designed to give the student detailed knowledge of the fundamentals of pre-hospital emergency medical services and is the first of two courses that lead to eligibility for advanced EMT certificate Medical/Legal/Ethical considerations, and decision making. Students will be introduced to anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, as well as, concepts of airway management, shock and resuscitation, and medical and trauma assessments. This course is designed to expand on the knowledge of current emergency medical technicians.