TransfermaticEMT at American River College

    EMT 109 - Emergency Medical Responder

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    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course is an introduction to the principles and practices of prehospital Emergency Medical Services (EMS). It is intended to prepare the student for national, state, or local certification as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). The EMR responds to patients suffering from medical and trauma related emergencies and assists other EMS personnel during ambulance transport. This course can be taken once for credit and is a prerequisite to EMT 110. The course conforms to the 2019 National EMS Scope of Practice Model and 2021 EMS National Education Standards. Field trips and off-campus lab assignments may be required.