Basic EMT Made Easy
Introduction[edit | edit source]
This course is designed to explain Basic EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) procedures, simply and thoroughly. You'll still have a lot to learn after going through this course. This course is meant to be a kickstart or companion to formal EMT training.
Content summary[edit | edit source]
- Blood Pressure
- Blood O2 level
- Pocket Masks
- Airways
- Pulses
Goals[edit | edit source]
This learning project offers learning activities to increase understanding of EMT skills.
Learning materials[edit | edit source]
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Texts[edit | edit source]
Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Lesson 1: ...
Assignments[edit | edit source]
Activities[edit | edit source]
- Activity 1.
- etc.
Readings[edit | edit source]
Each activity has a suggested associated background reading selection. Reading 1.
- Study guide:
- Basic Life Support w: Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation w: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Cardiocerebral Resuscitation w: Cardiocerebral Resuscitation (CCR), a similar technique.
- CPR mask w: CPR mask
- Rescue Ann w: Resusci Anne
- Face sheild w: Face shield
- Advanced life support w:Advanced life support
Things Needed For Job in U.S.[edit | edit source]
- Course Completion for EMT-B
- Pass of National Registry (within last 2 years)
- Current CPR for the professional rescuer
- County card- In your state (not necessarily the county you are going to work in)
- Ambulance Drivers license (if driving)
- Medical Examiner's certificate (A physical) (needed when applying for ADL as well)
- Driving Record print out
- Live Scan Fingerprinting will be needed for County Card and ADL
References[edit | edit source]
Additional helpful readings include: http://www.emtb.com/9e/online_chapter_pretests.cfm
Active participants[edit | edit source]
Active participants in this Learning Group
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