Emergency Medical Tech. Lab

Prepares the student to render pre-hospital basic life support at the scene of an emergency, during transport of the sick, injured or during inter-facility transfer. Applies the theory of patient assessment and emergency care presented in skills lab setting in a mock casualty emergency situation. Provides skills training and clinical experience in an emergency room and/or on an emergency vehicle. Materials Fee: There is a materials fee for this course. The fee varies based on market value. Corequisites: EMT M01. Recommended Prep: NS M19. Transfer credit: CSU. Notes: Successful completion of this course and EMT M01 will prepare the student to take the National Registry of EMT (NREMT) Basic Exam (providing all other state requirements are met); students are required to bring a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS Provider) CPR card to the first day of class to remain enrolled in the class; due to clinical facility requirements, students must be 18 years old by the first day of class; evidence of current health insurance and clearance of health appraisal, background check, and drug screening are required prior to clinical rotations and for continued enrollment in the course. Formerly: HS M24L.