EMS 100 - EMS First Responder

3 credits

This course introduces students to the basics of prehospital emergency care. Students will learn the skills necessary to begin assessing and caring for patients at the scene of injury or illness. The course will follow the NYS Department of Health, Bureau of EMS guidelines for certification as a Certified First Responder. Students successfully completing this course will be eligible for the NYS Practical Skills exam and NYS written certification exam for Certified First Responder.

Notes: Was EMS 102 previous to Fall 2010.
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1