EMS 101 Emergency Medical Technician

Prerequisite: Placement in ENG 101 .
6 lectures, 2 lab hrs per week: 7 hrs credit
Care, handling, and extrication of the critically ill and injured is taught. Emphasis is on the development of student skills in recognition of symptoms of illnesses and injuries, and proper emergency care and procedures. Subjects covered include the human body, cardiac arrest, resuscitation, fractures, injuries, childbirth, lifting and moving patients, and extrication from automobiles.