WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Emergency Medical Services
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Emergency Medical ServicesStudents of emergency medical services learn the skills needed to provide care to patients in a medical crisis. Courses in Emergency Medical Services as listed in the 2008-2009 WNC catalog. Back to the Emergency Medical Services main page. | Courses |
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100B |
Healthcare Provider CPR |
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Credits: 0.5. Prerequisites: none
Provides instruction of Basic Cardiac Life Support/ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Healthcare Provider which includes: one and two person rescuer for CPR and management of foreign body obstruction of the airway in adults, children and infants. Instruction also provides for recognition of signs and symptoms requiring AED intervention, safe administration of AED, and common actions that can be utilized for survival, and prevention of risk factors for heart attack and stroke. Certification according to the standards of the American Heart Association (AHA) is issued upon successful completion of course which requires passing of a written examination and practical demonstration. The course satisfies the CPR requirement for students admitted to the nursing and surgical technology programs, nursing assistant and EMS courses. May be repeated for up to one credit. |
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101B |
Heartsaver Facts |
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Credits: 0.5. Prerequisites: none
Combines adult CPR and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) with basic first aid procedures. Students in this course will learn how to perform adult CPR, relieve a foreign-body airway obstruction, use a barrier device during rescue breathing, use an AED and provide first aid for acute injuries and sudden illness. May be repeated for up to one credit. |
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108B |
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic |
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Credits: 7–8. Prerequisites: must be 18 years or older. Current CPR certification and required immunizations and tests, health insurance, and background check. See Nursing and Allied Health website for further information.
Prepares individuals to provide basic emergency medical care, according to US Department of Transportation guidelines, to individuals experiencing sudden illness or injury. Course content includes appraisal of scene safety and scene management, assessment and treatment of common emergency patient conditions, including fractures, wounds and airway obstruction. Instruction includes use of emergency medications and automatic external defibrillation (AED) devices as well as components of continuing care during emergency ambulance transportation to the emergency department (ED). Clinical experience includes ambulance ride-along and ED hospital participation. Upon successful conclusion of the course the student is eligible to sit for the National Registry Examination for EMT Basic. |
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109B |
Emergency Medical Technician Basic Refresher |
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Credits: 2. Prerequisites: current Basic EMT Certification. Current CPR certification required. See Nursing and Allied Health website for further information.
Reviews and updates knowledge and skills for individuals seeking to maintain current certification as a Basic EMT. Meets or exceeds U.S. Department of Transportation criteria and requirements for National Registry Certification. Course is required every two years to maintain current certification. |
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110B |
Emergency Medical Technician Instructor |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: current CPR certification. See Nursing and Allied Health website for further information.. Recommended: minimum of one year EMT Basic experience.
Provides experienced EMS personnel with basic knowledge of educational principles and skills to participate in the delivery of EMS courses up to and including their level of EMS Certification. Explores concepts of teaching/ learning, teaching methodologies, preparation and use of media and technology, and rationale for use of various evaluation tools and techniques. Students are required to participate in class activities through individual presentations and to complete 10 hours of monitored teaching activity within one year. Meets or exceeds U.S. Department of Transportation criteria and requirements for state of Nevada certification as EMS instructor. |
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112B |
EMT Enhanced (Intermediate) |
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Credits: 4–5. Prerequisites: current EMT-B certification. Current CPR certification and required immunizations and tests, health insurance, and background check. See Nursing and Allied Health website for further information.
Prepares the experienced EMT with more advanced skills in patient assessment and intervention. Emphasizes physician medical control communication; use of intravenous therapy for fluid resuscitation or medication administration; advanced airway intervention and ventilatory management; and administration of specific medications. Upon successful completion the student is eligible to sit for the National Registry Exam. |
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113B |
First Responder |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: must be 16 years old. Current CPR certification required. See Nursing and Allied Health website for further information.
Provides training in emergency medical care for individuals including law enforcement officers, firefighters, bus drivers, athletic trainers and school nurses, who are most likely to be the initial responders to a sudden illness or injury. Course requires passing of a written and practical examination. Meets or exceeds the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) criteria and requirements of the state of Nevada for Certification as First Responder. |
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