AHEA 200B - MFR-EMT Articulation

6 credit (4.75 lecture, 0 lab, 2.5 clinical) 7.25 contact hours [Instructor Approval]

This course, for students with a Medical First Responder license, further explores critical interventions for ill and injured patients and incorporates patient transport in an ambulance. Students learn anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, and become proficient at patient assessment, bandaging, splinting, oxygen administration and basic and advanced airway management. Clinical rotations include ride time on ambulances and assignments to hospital emergency rooms. Upon successful completion, students may take the National Registry examination and apply for licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) through the Michigan Department of Community Health.
OFFERED: spring when needed