Emergency Medical Services
EMS 108B: Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

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.

See all Emergency Medical Services courses in the schedule of classes.

Fall 2008 Sections of this Course

Press + to add a class to the class schedule planner.

All classes are full length semester courses (Fall 2008 is August 25–December 13) unless otherwise noted.
* Please contact WNC Counseling Services at 775-445-3267 to obtain a call number.

NOTE: Classes with low registration numbers may result in the class being canceled. Students are encouraged to register and pay early to reduce the chance of class cancellation. NEW EARLIER PAY DATE: Payment is due for full-term fall 2008 classes by August 15, 2008.