Objectives
* Too many to list. The course follows the DOT curriculum.

Topic Highlights
This course is the required course for any person seeking to become a state certified Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B). The course is based on the Department of Transportation's (DOT) 1994 EMT-Basic curriculum. This course has been developed for individuals who desire to perform emergency medical care.

The material covered in this course is divided into 7 modules. They are: Preparatory, Airway Management, Patient Assessment, Medical Emergencies, Trauma Emergencies, Infants and Children and Operations. A brief description of each module follows.

Module 1 - Preparatory
Topics covered in this module are: EMS systems, the role of the EMT-Basic, the safety and well-being of the EMT-Basic, legal and ethical issues, basic anatomy and physiology, techniques of lifting and moving patients.

Module 2 - Airway Management
Topics covered in this module are: airway anatomy, airway management techniques, oxygen and oxygen equipment

Module 3 - Patient Assessment
Topics covered in this module are: assessment of the medical and trauma patients, vital sign assessment, taking a patient history, documentation, and communication

Module 4 - Medical Emergencies
Topics covered in this module are: pharmacology, respiratory, cardiac, diabetic, allergy, poisoning and overdose, environmental, behavioral and obstetrical / gynecological emergencies

Module 5 - Trauma Emergencies
Topics covered in this module are: bleeding and shock, soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries, injuries to the head, neck, spine, chest and abdomen.

Module 6 - Infants & Children
Topics covered in this module are: physical and physiological differences between adult and pediatric patients, pediatric medical and trauma emergencies

Module 7 - Operations
Topics covered in this module are: ambulance operations, rescue and extrication, multiple patient situations, hazardous materials situations

At the conclusion of each module there are written exams and when appropriate practical exams. There is also a final written and final practical exam for the course. A passing grade is 70% or higher.

Prerequisites for EMT Intermediate:

• The minimum age for course enrollment is 16 years of age at the start of the training program. As evidenced by a copy of the prospective students’ certified birth certificate or valid drivers license.
• Be proficient in reading, writing and speaking the English language.
• High school diploma, general equivalency diploma, or higher degree of education as evidenced by a copy of the certificate or official transcripts. Exceptions will be made for students in an active public or private high school working to complete their high school program and who are under 19.
• Be of sound physical and mental condition, capable of performing all assigned duties. Have no physical defect, which would render the student unable to perform all practical skills required for this level of training.
• Have never been convicted of a felony under the laws of this State or of the United States.
• Have never been founded on Child, Domestic or Elderly Abuse.

Audience
This class is intended for the student looking to enter the emergency medical services community at the entry level with a basic understanding of basic life support assessments and treatments.