HLTH 1100 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  10 - 6 - 12.5

This course provides an introduction to emergency medical care. Training modules include medical-legal, roles and responsibilities of the EMT, documentation and communication, human body anatomy and physiology of the major human systems, medical terminology, lifting and moving, airway management basic and advanced, patient assessment, medical and trauma, medical emergencies, treatment and use of assisted medications and IV maintenance, bleeding control and shock, trauma emergencies, use of immobilization devices, obstetrical emergencies, childbirth, pediatrics and child emergencies, ambulance operations, hazardous materials, mass casualty, and triage. This course consists of 110 didactic hours, 55 hours of lab, and 15 hours of patient contact.

Prerequisites
(3) Must be 18 years of age to sit for the National Registry Exam; must have high school diploma or GED to apply for State of Nebraska Certification; and must provide proof of current Cardiopulmonary (CPR) certification for the Professional Rescuer or Healthcare Provider

Skill Level