Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) - EMS 150 at Brightpoint Community College

https://courses.vccs.edu./colleges/brightpoint/courses/EMS150-AdvancedEmergencyMedicalTechnicianAEMT

Effective: 2020-01-01

Course Description

Prepares students to build upon content in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) curriculum and demonstrate competency in specific advanced skills and knowledge.
Lecture 5 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 9 hours per week.
7 credits

The course outline below was developed as part of a statewide standardization process.

General Course Purpose

The purpose of this course is to introduce the novice ALS student to the principles of entry-level advanced emergency medical care.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS

Course Objectives

Major Topics to be Included

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