Advanced EMS Foundations - EMS 180 at Central Virginia Community College

https://courses.vccs.edu/colleges/cvcc/courses/EMS180-AdvancedEMSFoundations

Effective: 2024-01-01

Course Description

Introduces fundamental concepts established by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for the Advanced EMT curriculum. Includes EMS systems, introduction to research, workforce safety and wellness, EMS system communications, therapeutic communication, and legal and ethical issues.
Lecture 1 hour. Total 1 hour per week.
1 credits

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

General Course Purpose

The purpose of this course is to introduce the novice student to the foundational aspects of advanced life support care.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.

Course Objectives

Major Topics to be Included

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