EMS 112 - Basic Emergency Medical Technician III

Credits: 2

Third in a sequence of four courses to prepare a student as a Basic EMT. Emphasizes bandaging, splinting, backboarding concerning injuries to the head & spine as well as musculoskeletal systems. To successfully pass this course, the student will be required to successfully complete the national registry exam and obtain a state license. Fees for this exam and license are the responsibility of the student.

Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission
Corequisite(s): EMS 110, EMS 111 and EMS 113
Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: Yes

Outcomes and Objectives

Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to medical emergencies and trauma management.
1. Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to medical emergencies and trauma management as defined in the Bureau of Health Services of Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services requirements in effect for the year of study.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to injuries to the head and spine.
1. Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to injuries to the head and spine as defined in the Bureau of Health Services requirements in effect for the year of study.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to injuries to the musculoskeletal system.
1. Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to injuries to the musculoskeletal system as defined in the Bureau of Health Services requirements in effect for the year of study.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to rescue and extrication.
1. Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to rescue and extrication as required and defined in the Bureau of Health Services requirements in effect for the year of study.
Demonstrate knowledge by successfully completing the National Registry Exam.
1. Demonstrate knowledge related to injuries to the musculoskeletal system; the head and spine; the musculoskeletal system; and related to rescue and extrication by successfully completing the National Registry Exam.