https://courses.vccs.edu/colleges/cvcc/courses/EMS120-EmergencyMedicalTechnicianClinical

Effective: 2018-08-01

Course Description

Provides supervised direct patient contact introducing the student to the assessment and emergency care of sick and injured patients.
Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
1 credits

The course outline below was developed as part of a statewide standardization process.

General Course Purpose

The course is a component of the Emergency Medical Technician curriculum governed by Virginia Office of EMS. At least 10 patient contacts, where the student participates in patient care are mandated. It requires 20-30 clock hours in the average 911 system.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

This course is a co-requisite for either EMS 111 or EMS 113, depending upon the program in which the student is participating.

Course Objectives

  • Participate in the assessment of patients
  • Participate in the care of the sick and injured
  • Apply skills learned in lab to live patients as part of the local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system.

Major Topics to be Included

  • Preparation for responding to an emergency call in a 911 system.
  • Establishing scene safety and management
  • Assessment of medical and trauma patients
  • Providing primary and emergency care for the sick and injured
  • Demonstrating appropriate written and verbal communication skills with patients, bystanders, fellow EMS providers and hospital professionals.