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FTEC 120 - Emergency Medical Foundations


3 units
3 hours lecture
Credit, not degree applicable
The Emergency Medical Foundations course prepares students for prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Areas of study include an introduction to emergency medical services systems, roles and responsibilities of prehospital care workers, safety principles, anatomy and physiology, medical emergencies, trauma, and emergency scene management.

Note: This course is recommended for any students interested in emergency medicine which includes, but not limited to: EMT’s, paramedics, nurses, and doctors. The principles covered throughout the course are universal to the foundation of emergency medicine.



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