EMS 2119 - Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Care - AS

6 credits
Prerequisites: Acceptance to the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program
Corequisites: EMS 2119L and EMS 2421 must be taken in the same semester and on the same campus

Offered: Fall-Lee, Charlotte, Collier, Hendry; Spring- Lee, Charlotte, Collier; Summer-Lee, Charlotte, Collier
This course prepares students for employment as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). It is an introductory survey of emergency medical services, including but not limited to: preparatory, airway and double lumen device, patient assessment, medical behavioral emergencies, obstetrics/gynecology, trauma, infants and children, geriatrics, and operations. Upon successful completion of EMS 2119 , EMS 2119L , and EMS 2421 , students will receive a certificate of program completion, allowing them to apply for the National Registry of EMT exam and Florida State EMT certification.