High School Course Guide

Emergency Medical Responder

Required/Elective
Elective
GPA
Yes
Session
1st Semester, 2nd Semester
Proficiency Required
None
Prerequisites
Must be 17-years-old to Enroll
High School Course Number
7637
Dual Credit
WITCC: EMS-114
High School Credits
1 Credit
College Credits
2

Course Description

This course emphasizes the development of student skills in emergency medical care procedures. Topics include life-threatening emergencies, injuries to various body parts, techniques of moving patients, CPR-BLS, and the safety and well-being of the Emergency Medical Responder. Successful completion of course requirements allows students to write a national certification examination. AHA BLS Healthcare Provider CPR is provided during this course.