EMT - Intermediate - Davidson County Community College

EMT - Intermediate from Davidson County Community College is a Campus Certificate Medical Emergency degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Curriculum Description The Emergency Medical Science curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to enter the workforce as paramedics. Additionally, the program can provide an Associate Degree for individuals desiring an opportunity for career enhancement. The course of study provides the student an opportunity to acquire basic and advanced life support knowledge and skills by utilizing classroom instruction, practical laboratory sessions, hospital clinical experience, and field internships with emergency medical service agencies. Students progressing through the program may be eligible to apply for both state and national certification exams. Employment opportunities include ambulance services, fire and rescue agencies, air medical services, specialty areas of hospitals, industry, educational institutions, and government agencies. Competencies Upon successful completion of this program, the student should possess the knowledge, fundamental skills, and attitudes to: 1. Perform rapid systematic patient assessment and determine appropriate treatment regimen. 2. Render care at the basic and advanced life support level using technology and sophisticated medical equipment. 3. Follow personal protective and infection control procedures. 4. Perform scene assessment and utilize external resources to manage the scene appropriately. 5. Coordinate rescue efforts, gain access, and extricate accident victims. 6. Use effective oral and written communication skills. 7. Use critical thinking skills to make appropriate decisions. 8. Practice in a safe, legal, and ethical manner within a culturally diverse environment. 9. Engage in personal and professional development. 10. Demonstrate basic management skills appropriate for entry level EMS employment. Major Courses - Emphasis in EMT - Intermediate EMS 120 Intermediate Interventions EMS 121 EMS Clinical Practicum I EMS 130 Pharmacology I for EMS EMS 131 Adv Airway Management EMS 250 Adv Medical Emergencies EMS 260 Adv Trauma Emergencies Total Semester Hours Credit.........14 View more details on Davidson County Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medical Emergency courses.