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EMS 250LAB - Emergency Medical Technician Lab


Description:
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) lab provides instruction in the practical skills application of the EMT didactic content, including patient assessment, airway management, oxygen delivery, medication assistance, ambulance operations, lifting and moving patients, bleeding control, fracture immobilization, spinal cord injury management, emergency childbirth, and much more. Grade will either be S or U.

Prerequisites:
Co-requisite: EMS 250.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in conducting a patient interview, obtaining vital signs, and lifting and moving patients correctly.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in assessing adequacy of airway and breathing, employing basic lite support airway adjunct devices, performing oral and oropharyngeal suctioning, and effective delivery of oxygen with various delivery devices.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in conducting a scene survey, a thorough patient assessment, including physical examination of body systems, and the integration and documentation of information
  • Demonstrates proficiency in performing assessments and therapeutic interventions of respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, allergic, poisoning, environmental, behavioral, and obstetrical emergencies.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in emergency childbirth, neonatal resuscitation, and the assessment and management of pediatric emergencies
  • Demonstrates proficiency in the assessment and management of soft tissue injuries, bleeding and shock, musculoskeletal injuries, immobilization of the spinal column, and wound management
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the assessment and management of infants and children, with emphasis on resuscitation and emergency interventions.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the rescue procedures and management of special situations, including gaining access and extrication of patients.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the application of advanced airway management techniques and equipment as well as assisting with intravenous therapy equipment.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/1/2011



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