EMT 101 — Paramedic Care I
An introductory course that prepares the student for the role of a paramedic. This modular course covers an overview of the emergency medical services (EMS) system, roles and responsibilities of the paramedic, well-being of the paramedic, ambulance operations, research and national and local legal issues that impact EMS. The course also provides a foundational level of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, lifespan development, patient assessment, and pharmacology. Basic life support skills, patient assessment, and pharmacology skills are introduced and assessed in the simulation lab.