2022-2023 Catalog

EMS 1023 EMT Trauma Emergencies

Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills to provide appropriate emergency care and transportation of a patient who has suffered a traumatic injury. The concepts of kinematics and the biomechanics of trauma, along with pathophysiology and injury patterns will provide the student with the ability to assess and manage the trauma patient. Student must be at least 18 years of age.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Prerequisite/Corequisite: EMS 1021. This course and EMS 1021 may be taken at the same time

Old Course

EMS 123