Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) at Blue Ridge Community College
- EMT 105 - First Responder
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Prepares the students for certification as a Virginia First Responder. Includes all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Department of Transportation National Curriculum. Includes oxygen administration and resuscitation devices, automated External Defribrillation, and basic splinting of musculoskeletal injuries. Prerequisite: Current CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level.
Lecture 1-3 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
2-3 credits
- EMT 111 - Emergency Medical Technology I
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Provides instruction in basic life support, physical assessment. Introduces role and responsibilities of the emergency medical technician/ambulance. Includes emergency operations, anatomy and physiology, bleeding, shock, MASTrousers, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, soft tissue injuries, fractures and dislocations, abdominal and chest injuries. Required for certification as a Virginia EMT/B.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits
- EMT 112 - Emergency Medical Technology II
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Continues material begun in
EMT 112. Includes major trauma and medical emergencies, emergency childbirth procedures, lifting and moving patients, vehicle extrication, pediatric and environmental emergencies, and mass casualty situations. Required for certification as a Virginia EMT/B. Prerequisite
EMT 111.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits
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