EMS 211 - Advanced EMT Intermediate - Part I

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): Current Oregon EMT licensure. This is a special admission course and requires completion of an application process prior to admission. Prior to clinical experience a criminal background check and drug screen must be completed. Concurrent enrollment in EMS211 and EMS 211L is required.

Corequisite(s): EMS 211L

Course Description: EMS211 is the first section of a course that prepares individuals for National Registry certification as Advanced EMT and licensure in Oregon as an Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate. The course will develop a student’s ability to recognize and treat the symptoms of illness and injury in the pre-hospital setting.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Outline and apply key principles of emergency care according to Advanced EMT education guidelines.
CLO#2: Apply concepts learned in the classroom to the assessment and management of simulated patients in the lab setting. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#3: Demonstrate effective teamwork in managing simulated emergency scenarios.
CLO#4: Outline and implement self-care strategies for persons who intervene in emergency situations. Formulate a plan of self-care.