EMS 123 EMT Trauma Emergencies

Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills to provide appropriate emergency care and transportation of a patient who has suffered a traumatic injury. The concepts of kinematics and the biomechanics of trauma, along with pathophysiology and injury patterns will provide the student with the ability to assess and manage the trauma patient.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Grade of C or higher in the following courses: CCR 092 or CCR 094 or equivalent placement scores; high school diploma or GED.

Corequisite

EMS 121, EMS 122, EMS 124, and EMS 170 or prior credit equivalent to the courses listed.