EMS 020 Emergency Medical Technician-I/EMT-Basic

Instruction in all facets of U.S. Department of Transportation T22CCR required basic life support measures, CPR, and the use of appropriate emergency medical equipment and supplies. Stresses hands-on emergency medical skills proficiency needed to enhance the EMS Delivery Systems in the field. Includes state mandated SIDS Education and introduction to pharmacology for the EMT-I.

Units: 6.00

Associate Degree Applicable

Prerequisites: READ 078X2 or reading competency as demonstrated by successful completion of ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or eligibility for READ 100 as determined through the Crafton Hills College assessment process

Corequisites: EMS 021, EMS 022, EMS 023, and meet U.S. DOT Requirements

Lecture: Minimum 64 hours per semester

Laboratory: Minimum 64 hours per semester

Clinic: Minimum 24 hours per semester

Field: Minimum 24 hours per semester

Departmental Recommendation: Departmental Recommendations: Good dexterity and coordination abilities, the ability to work in small areas in different positions and at times on the ground or floor, and good physical condition with the ability to lift up to 150 pounds