Emergency Medical Technician

Prepares students to render pre-hospital basic life support at the scene of an emergency, during transport of the sick and injured, or during inter-facility transfer. Introduces topics in the field of emergency care including anatomy, physiology, patient assessment, medical and traumatic emergencies and injuries. Corequisites: EMT M01L. Recommended Prep: NS M19. Transfer credit: CSU. Notes: Successful completion of this course and EMT M01L will prepare the student to take the National Registry of EMT (NREMT) Basic Exam (providing all other requirements are met); students are required to bring a current 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 is required prior to clinical rotations and for continued enrollment in the course. Formerly: HS M24.