Basic EMT Made Easy

Introduction edit

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

Blood Pressure
Blood O² level
Pocket Masks
Airways
Pulses

Goals edit

This learning project offers learning activities to increase understanding of EMT skills.

Learning materials edit

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Activities edit

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Readings edit

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

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

Additional helpful readings include: http://www.emtb.com/9e/online_chapter_pretests.cfm

Active participants edit

Active participants in this Learning Group

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