EMS112 — Emergency Med Responder
2.0 HR. (OC) This course is designed to meet the emergency care training needs of those individuals responding to the initial call for emergency care assistance such as police officers, firefighters, industrial health personnel, teachers, etc. The Emergency Medical Responder provides care prior to the arrival of higher-level trained personnel such as EMTs, Paramedics, nurses or physicians. Emphasis is placed on airway management, patient assessment, and treatment of medical or trauma emergencies. Upon successful completion of this course, students may apply to take the Emergency Medical Responder licensure exam. One lecture hour and two laboratory hours per week or equivalent. (Formerly EMT 125; HLTH 125)