Emergency Medical Technician Basic - First Coast Technical Institute

Emergency Medical Technician Basic from First Coast Technical Institute is a Campus Certificate Medical Emergency degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Course Content: Course is designed to instruct a student to the level of emergency medical technician-Basic, who serves as a vital link in the chain of the health care team. The majority of prehospital emergency medical care is provided at the EMT-Basic level. Instruction includes lecture and teaching proficiency in all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at the basic life support level with a fire-rescue or ambulance service, or other specialized service. Graduates will be capable of performing the following functions at a minimum entry level: Recognize the nature and severity of the patient's condition or injuries to assess the care needed. Administer appropriate emergency medical care based on assessment findings of the patient's condition. Lift, move, position and otherwise handle the patient to minimize discomfort and prevent further injury; and, Perform safely and effectively the expectations of the job description. Prepares students for employment as: Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (OCP A & B) View more details on First Coast Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medical Emergency courses.