EMS 112 - Emergency Medical Technician Basic I

4 credits
Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and/or National Registry EMT. Focuses on all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medicine Technician Basic. Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 5 hours per week hours per week./9 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): Approved Healthcare Provider CPR certification. Before enrolling in this EMS course, students MUST complete or test out of MTE Modules 1 – 4 and must be eligible to enroll in ENG 111. Note: Students less than 18 years of age may enroll in the Emergency Medical Technician (BLS only) courses at age 16 with parental permission. Students less than 18 years of age who complete the course will be eligible for Virginia EMT certification only, and will not be eligible for National Registry Certification.

Corequisite: EMS 120 .