2018-2019 Catalog and Student Handbook Archived Catalog
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EMSB 1602 - EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies6 sem hrs cr
EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies is the one of two lecture courses designed to provide the student with the knowledge of an entry-level Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). This course includes the following topics: obstetrics and gynecology, neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, geriatric emergencies, environmental emergencies, patients with special challenges, trauma and shock. Trauma and shock will include the following topics: bleeding, soft tissue injuries, head & spine injuries, face & neck injuries, chest injuries, abdominal & genitourinary injuries, and orthopedic injuries.
The outcomes presented in EMSB 1601 and EMSB 1602 may be taught in a coterminous format or in a two-semester format.
Participants must achieve a “C” or better to progress in each EMT course and to successfully complete the program of study. Please see Criteria: State of Tennessee, Division of EMS Rule (1200-12-1-.04 and 1200-12-1-.13) pursuant to T.C.A. Tile 68, Chapter 140. Prerequisite: Admission to the EMT Program Corequisite: EMSB 1601 , EMSB 1101 , EMSB 1111 , and EMSB 1102 , and EMSB 1112 depending on delivery schedule
Transfer (UT) or Non Transfer Course (UN): UN Course is offered:
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