EMT 101* - EMS Theories (Basic)

 An introduction to Emergency Medical Services using the State approved curriculum for Basic EMT.  Topics include the history and theory of EMS, roles and responsibilities of the EMT, fundamental basic skills, AHA basic life support skills, basic management of medical trauma emergencies, bleeding shock, ambulance operations, communications, medical-legal and ethical aspects of emergency care.  Also included are specific subjects outlined in the TN EMT extended skills curriculum.

PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading.
COREQUISITES: EMT 101C*, EMT 104*, EMT 121*.
Hours: Twelve lecture hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

Credits: (12)

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