EMS 100 - Emergency Medical Responder

Prepares the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) student to provide pre-hospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Includes an introduction to emergency medical services systems, roles and responsibilities of EMRs, anatomy and physiology, medical emergencies, trauma, and special considerations for working in the pre-hospital setting. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will receive an American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Card and will be prepared to challenge the National EMR exam in order to become licensed as an EMR in the state of Illinois. Prerequisite(s): None. (PCS 1.2, 3 credit hours - 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)