FIR 170 : Emergency Care I
This is the first part of a two-course sequence that enables the student to take the state of Massachusetts Emergency Medical Technicians Exam. Topics covered under this section include introduction to emergency care, medical/legal issues, basic life support CPR, infection control, anatomy and physiology, lifting and moving patients, airway management, and patient assessments. The class meets twice each week for 4 hours for half the semester. Instructional Support Fee applies.
Course Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability the ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate the clinical information relative to the role of an entry-level Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
- Demonstrate fundamental problem-solving skills in a basic pre-hospital environment.
- Demonstrate competence in performing basic pre-hospital assessment of the ill or injured victim in a professional manner.
- Identify critical traumatic patient conditions using standardized trauma patient assessments.
- Utilize effective communication skills.
- Demonstrate the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of sudden illness or injury; and the mechanics of injury for patient evaluation.
- Summarize the medical equipment, safety equipment, and operations equipment carried on an ambulance.
- Demonstrate personal behaviors consistent with the professional standards and employer expectations for the entry level EMT.