EMS 201 Emergency Medical Technician

This course prepares students to become Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). This program will train students to become certified EMTs through an effective combination of classroom instruction, hands-on labs, and field internships. The curriculum covers essential topics like patient assessment, BLS cpr, trauma care, and emergency procedures while emphasizing decision-making and communication skills. Students gain real-world experience through internships, working alongside professionals in live emergency settings. Upon completing the program, students can take the NREMT certification exam, qualifying them to work in various emergency response roles. This program equips individuals to provide critical pre-hospital care and make a significant impact on public health and safety. This course meets the standards established by the National Highway Safety Transportation Administration, the State of Washington Department of Health, and the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management.

Credits

15

Cross Listed Courses

N/A

Prerequisite

none

Corequisite

none

Offered

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Outcomes

  1. Define the EMT's scope of practice.
  2. Perform patient assessment.
  3. Analyze emergency situations and provide appropriate treatment.
  4. Understand basic medical terminology.

Area of Study:

Career Education

Instructional Mode:

In-person

Campus:

South

Lecture

100

Lab

80

Field Based Experience

30