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This course complies with the required course content for the state of California and the curriculum consists of the required U.S. Department of Transportation EMT-Basic National Standard Curriculum. The course includes all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized service. Upon successful completion the student will be eligible to take the National Registry Exam required for certification as an EMT in the state of California. Graded only.\u003Cbr>Objectives |\n| --- |\n| Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:\u003Cbr>1. Apply, analyze, and evaluate information relevant to their role as an entry level EMT.\u003Cbr>2. Demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry level EMT.\u003Cbr>3. Demonstrate personal behavior consistent with professional and employer expectations for the entry level EMT.\u003Cbr>Course Content |\n| Topic Titles / Suggested Time Topic\u003Cbr>Lecture\u003Cbr>Topics Lec Hrs |\n\nIntroduction to Emergency Care 1.00  \nWell-Being of the EMT 2.00  \nMedical/Legal and Ethical Issues 3.00  \nAnatomy/Physiology 3.50  \nBaseline Vital Signs and SAMPLE History 2.00  \nPathophysiology 3.00  \nScene Size-up 1.00  \nPrimary Assessment (ABCDE) 2.00  \nPatient Assessment-Trauma 3.00  \nPatient Assessment-Medical 3.00  \nMedical Communications 1.00  \nMedical Documentation 1.00  \nGeneral Pharmacology 2.00  \nPathophysiology and Emergency Care of Respiratory Emergencies 7.00  \nPathophysiology and Emergency Care of Cardiovascular Emergencies 7.00  \nPathophysiology and Emergency Care of Altered Mental Status Emergencies 3.50  \nPathophysiology and Emergency Care of Allergic Reactions 3.00  \nPoisoning/Overdose 2.00  \nPathophysiology and Emergency Care of Environmental Emergencies 3.00  \nBehavioral Emergencies 2.00  \nPathophysiology of the Reproductive Systems and Emergency Obstetric Care 3.50  \nMechanism of Injury 1.00  \nPathophysiology and Emergency Care of Shock and Bleeding 3.50  \nPathophysiology and Emergency Care of Soft Tissue Injuries 3.00  \nPathophysiology and Emergency Care of Musculoskeletal Injuries 3.00  \nPathophysiology and Emergency Care of the Central Nervous System 3.00  \nPathophysiology and Emergency Care of Chest and Abdominal Trauma 4.00  \nLifespan Development 1.00  \nEmergency Care of Infants and Children 4.00  \nAmbulance Operations 2.00  \nOverview of Hazardous Materials (HazMat) and Weapons of Mass Distruction (WMD) 4.00  \nTesting 5.00  \nPathophysiology and Emergency Care of Head/Neck/Spine Injuries 3.00  \nPathophysiology and Emeregncy Care of Diabetic Emergencies 3.00  \nIncident Command System 1.00  \nPathophysiology and Emergency Care of Burns 3.00  \n\n| Lab\u003Cbr>Topics | Total Hours: | 102.00\u003Cbr>Lab Hrs |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Airway Skills-Bag-Valve Mask Ventilation, Oxygen Administartion and Suctioning |  | 15.00 |\n| Patient Assessment-Medical |  | 15.00 |\n| Patient Assessment-Trauma |  | 10.00 |\n| Childbirth |  | 3.00 |\n| Supervised clinical/ambulance internship scheduled under instructor 's guidance |  | 24.00 |\n| Splinting and Bandaging |  | 5.00 |\n| Bleeding Control |  | 4.00 |\n| Cervical Spine Immobilization |  | 10.00 |\n| Lifting and Moving Patients Safely |  | 3.00 |\n| Vital Signs |  | 2.00 |\n| Medication Administration |  | 2.00 |\n| Car","cbCaio6f5wOgBJuD","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaio6f5wOgBJuD","pdf",112918,"English","# Catalog Description\n## Objectives\n## Course Content\n### Lecture Topics\n### Lab Topics\n## Methods of Instruction\n## Methods of Evaluation\n## Examples of Assignments\n## Reading Assignments\n## Writing Assignments\n## Recommended Materials of Instruction","[{\"question\":\"What prerequisites and eligibility requirements apply to EMS 111?\",\"answer\":\"Students must have an American Heart Association BLS CPR card (or equivalent) and be 18 years of age as of the first day of class. 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