EMS 1023 - EMT Trauma Emergencies

2 Credits

Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills to provide appropriate emergency care and transportation of a patient who has suffered a traumatic injury. The concepts of kinematics and the biomechanics of trauma, along with pathophysiology and injury patterns will provide the student with the ability to assess and manage the trauma patient. Note: This course was previously listed as EMS 123.

Prerequisite(s): EMS 1021

Corequisite(s): EMS 1021