EMS 1500 - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

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This course is designed for preparation of the Emergency Medical Technician - Basic. Includes the anatomy and physiology of the human body, techniques of emergency treatment of various injuries and emergency situations, and other topics related to emergency medical and first aid practices. Course includes 188 hours of classroom and laboratory instruction and 24 hours of clinical experience on an ambulance or in the emergency room. The course meets the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) curriculum and Wyoming EMS Licensure standards. Successful completion of the course prepares the student to take the National Registry (NREMT) written examination and the Wyoming practical assessment.

(60 hrs lec, 60 hrs lab, 48 hrs clinical)