Emergency Medical Technician - Basic - Health Opportunity Technical Center

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic from Health Opportunity Technical Center is a Campus Certificate Medical Emergency degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Program Description - EMT This 300 clock hour program prepares students for employment as Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic to function at the basic pre-hospital emergency level and treat various medical/trauma conditions using appropriate equipment and materials. This program is the initial level for a career in emergency medical services and the primary prerequisite for paramedic training. The curriculum content includes patient assessment, airway management, management of cardiac arrest, external bleeding and shock, traumatic injuries, fractures, dislocations, sprains, poisoning, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, acute abdomen, communicable diseases, and patients with abnormal behavior, alcohol and drug abuse. It also includes training on managing emergency care of the unconscious state, emergency childbirth, burns, environmental hazards, communications, reporting, extrication, and transportation of patients. This program is approved by Florida Department of Health. The student may receive a Diploma with the satisfactory completion of the Core curriculum of Emergency Medical Technician-Basic and will be eligible to sit the certifying examination. To begin this program the student must successfully complete the school's entrance exam. EMT ? Basic Program Occupational Outcomes This program prepares students for employment as emergency medical technicians to function at the basic prehospital emergency level and treat various medical/trauma conditions using appropriate equipment and materials. This program is the initial level for a career in emergency medical services and primary prerequisite for paramedic training. The curriculum content includes patient assessment. airway management, cardiac arrest, external bleeding and shock, traumatic injuries, fractures, dislocations, sprains, poisoning, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, acute abdomen, communicable diseases, and patients with abnormal behavior, alcohol and drug abuse, the unconscious state, emergency childbirth, burns, environmental hazards, communications, reporting, extrication, and transportation of patients. EMT ? Basic Program Objectives Upon completion of this program the student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and health occupations. 2. Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of the Emergency Medical Technician's legal and ethical responsibility including HIPAA. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts. 5. Recognize and practice safety and security procedures including domestic violence. 6. Recognize and respond to emergency situations including BLS-CPR. 7. Recognize and practice infection control procedures including OSHA. 8. Demonstrate computer skills. 9. Demonstrate employability skills. 10. Demonstrate knowledge of blood borne diseases, including AIDS. 11. Demonstrate application of basic math and science skills. 12. Demonstrate knowledge of the EMT-B care system. 13. Describe maintenance of the EMT- B care system. 14. Describe medical, legal, and ethical issues specific to the EMT-B. 15. Demonstrate the ability to perform an initial or baseline assessment, including baseline vital signs and ongoing assessment with sample history as needed. 16. Demonstrate the ability to lift and move patients safely. 17. Perform basic and advanced airway clearance and management. 18. Perform focused and detailed history and physical examinations. 19. Demonstrate the ability to communicate properly orally, and in writing. 20. Assist patient in an emergency situation in self-administration of medications. 21. Respond correctly to various emergency situations. 22. Manage various trauma and emergency situations for various age groups. 23. Demonstrate knowledge of the emergency service operation. View more details on Health Opportunity Technical Center . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medical Emergency courses.