EMS 123 - EMT Trauma Emergencies

Credits: 2 (2-0)

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. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of REA 090 or reading assessment and ENG 121 and 122. Co-requisite(s): EMS 124