EM 103 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (SF)

7 Semester Hours
This course is designed to instruct the student to the level of Emergency Medical Technician-Basic. This includes skills necessary for the individual to provide basic life support with fire, ambulance, or other specialized service. Students will learn the proper procedure of performing a detailed patient assessment by obtaining pertinent medical history and performing a hands-on physical assessment. The student will learn immobilization techniques to stabilize an unstable spine as well as other fractures determined by the mechanism of injury. The use of AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is also included. This course is in compliance with Ch. 16, Article 4C of the West Virginia code (EMS Act) and West Virginia Division of Health Legislative Rules, Title 64, Series 48, Emergency Medical Services. This course follows the 120-hour DOT approved curriculum.