EMS 039 Outdoor Emergency Care

Comprehensive emergency care training applied to the outdoor environment. Covers environmental effects on humans, patient assessment, respiratory and circulatory impairment, bone and joint injuries, and ski injuries. Complies with National Ski Patrol training requirements for Ski Patrol candidates. Graded on a Pass or No Pass basis only.

Units: 5.75

Associate Degree Applicable

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Lecture: Minimum 80 hours per semester

Laboratory: Minimum 40 hours per semester