Emergency Medical Technician(EMT)
| 36 Weeks | Course No. 8333F |
| Elective | 2 credits- 2 periods |
| Prerequisite: State regulations require that the student be 16 years old by the first day of class. | |
Major Units of Study
The Emergency Medical Technician course provides the first phase of training in preparing an individual to function in an emergency situation.
The class prepares students to take the state EMT certificate exam. Upon certification, students will have an opportunity to work with a rescue squad during the second semester, in the afternoons, during class time for credit.
We will learn:
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1. Patient Assessment
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2. Medical Terminology and anatomy
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3. Medical emergencies and respiratory arrest
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4. Cardiac arrest, CPR
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5. Automatic external defibrillation
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6. Bleeding and Shock
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8. Fractures, dislocations, sprains
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9. Soft tissue injuries, cuts, bruises
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10. Burns and hazardous materials
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11. Emergency Childbirth
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12. Radio dispatch and ambulance operations
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13. Vehicle access and extrication fundamentals
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14. Incident Management systems and disaster management
Course Background
Students in this program should have a good science background and possess a genuin concern for helping others. They should enjoy working with public safety proffessionals, including law enforcement officials, firefighters,physicians, nurses, and emergency personnel. A good driving record is important.
Career Information
EMT's fall into two categories: volunteers and paid public saftey careers. The Henrico county volunteer rescue squad and Henrico county division of fire support this class, and need qualified EMT's. A willingness to take further training and specilized courses is needed for advancement in most public saftey occupations. This is an excellent course to take in preparation for a career in the medical field.