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May 15, 2024
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2008-2009 Catalog Archived Catalog
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EMT 1500 - Intravenous (IV) Therapy3 sem hrs cr
This course is designed to prepare the licensed Emergency Medical Technician to administer IV’s in the field when necessary. The course includes patient assessment and conditions under which an intravenous line is warranted; the equipment selection and types of solutions; conditions worsened by the injudicious administration of IV fluids and how to recognize them; the infusion procedures and types of solutions; and, the need for field asepsis. During the clinical experience, five successful venipunctures must be accumulated. Prerequisite: Students must be a Tennessee-certified Emergency Medical Technician and must show proof of Professional Liability insurance coverage in the amount of $1000000.00.
Students must be a Tennessee-certified Emergency Medical Technician and must show proof of Professional Liability Insurance coverage in the amount of $1,000,000.00.
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