HEMS 1220 Emergency Medical Technician Refresher
Course Information
| Course Number | HEMS 1220 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Emergency Medical Technician Refresher |
| Description | Upon successful completion of this course the participant will process the necessary didactic and cognitive skills for the requirements under the National Continued Competency Requirements (NCCR) as established by the National Registry of EMT’s (NREMT) through its National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) and adopted by the Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Board (EMSRB). |
| Total Credits | 2 |
| Total Hours | 24 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 Credits, 24 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
None
Institutional Core Competencies
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Demonstrate ability to manage a patient with airway compromise
- Demonstrate ability to manage a patient in cardiac arrest
- Discuss signs and symptoms of an acute stroke patient
- Discuss treatment for a patient experiencing an acute medical emergency
- Apply skills to assess and treat a trauma patient
- Recognize the differences of special needs of patients and adjust treatment accordingly
- Differentiate signs, symptoms, and treatment for normal and abnormal delivery
- Demonstrate ability to safely manage a psychiatric emergency
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to signs, symptoms, and management of a diabetic emergency
- Demonstrate the management of highly contagious infectious diseases
- Explain a variety of operational elements of EMS including at-risk populations, transport, and the role of research
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
Additional information and forms can be found at: southcentral.edu/disability
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