EMS 123 - EMS Clinical Preparation

1 cr.

Introduces the student to local clinical agencies and prepares the student for clinical activities about the level of EMT. Includes prerequisites required by clinical affiliates, therapeutic communication, primary assessment, history taking, secondary assessment, reassessment, monitoring devices and documentation. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 2 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): MTE 1-MTE 2, EMS 100, EMS 111, EMS 120 or current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS and readiness to enroll in ENG 111.