EMS 110 Advanced EMT - Medical/Trauma
This is the initial course of two required to complete the Advanced EMT program. Students develop proficiency in the roles, responsibilities and skill level required by state and national standards for licensing as an Advanced EMT. Emphases are placed on medical-legal considerations, airway management, cardiac management, pathophysiology and patient assessment. R, 12 (5 lecture hours, 6 laboratory hours and 4 clinical hours) Prerequisite: Current EMT license (documentation required) Note: There is a component of the course contained in the LLCC Blackboard system that each student is responsible for completing prior to the first class session. Students must attend the first class session to be seated. No late registrations are allowed due to IDPH attendance regulations. Students are subject to a urinalysis drug screening and a criminal background check prior to conducting clinical rotations once the course starts.