2017-2018 Catalog

EMS-100 First Responder

Develops functional emergency procedures for fire and police service personnel who may be required to provide the initial care to sustain life and maintain life support until the victims of accidents or sudden illnesses are cared for by qualified medical personnel. Includes artificial respiration, poisoning, burns, dressings and bandages, fractures, emergency childbirth, bone and joint injuries, emergency rescue and transfer, and extrication. (2 contact hours)

Credits

2

Department

Health Sciences