EMS 201: Emergency Medical Technician

Subject
Emergency Medical Service
Credits 15 Lab Hours 80 Lecture Hours 100
Quarter Offered
Fall,
Winter,
Spring,
Summer
Instructional Mode
In-person
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.
Outcomes
  • Define the EMT's scope of practice.
  • Perform patient assessment.
  • Analyze emergency situations and provide appropriate treatment.
  • Understand basic medical terminology.
Prerequisites
none
Corequisites
none
Crosslisted Courses
N/A none Corequisite none Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Field-Based Experience
30
Campus
South
Area of Study
Career Education