EMS1015 — Emergency Medical Responder
EMS 1015 - Emergency Medical Responder EMS 1015 - Emergency Medical Responder Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 1 Course Description: This course delivers the National EMS Educational Standards adopted by the state of Minnesota for Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) educational requirements. This course provides the EMR student the necessary knowledge and skill to manage patient care until the arrival of ambulance personnel at the scene of a medical or trauma emergency. Obtaining American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider CPR certification is a component of this course. Upon successful completion, a student is eligible to acquire state of Minnesota EMR certification, pending Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB) verification. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. MnTC Goals None Preparatory a. Introduction to EMS Systems b. Legal and Ethical Principles of Emergency Care c. Wellness and Safety of the Emergency Medical Responder 2. Introduction to Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy, and Lifespan Development 3. Introduction to Pathophysiology 4. Principles of Lifting, Moving, and Positioning of Patients 5. Principles of Effective Communication and Documentation 6. Principles of Airway Management, Ventilation and Oxygen Therapy 7. Principles of Resuscitation 8. Principles of Patient Assessment a. Obtaining a Medical History and Vital Signs 9. Medical Emergencies a.Cardiac Emergencies b. Respiratory Emergencies c. Common Medical E