EMS 1023 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 0092 or CCR 0094 or equivalent placement scores; high school diploma or GED

Corequisite

EMS 1021, EMS 1022, EMS 1024, and EMS 1070 or prior credit equivalent to the courses listed