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HEAL 0200 - EMT Basic Certification


128 contact hours

This course will provide the student with the skills necessary to perform the basic duties of an Emergency Medical Technician. Students will learn how to recognize the nature and seriousness of a patient’s condition , or the extent of injuries, to assess requirements for emergency care and to administer appropriate care based on assessment findings. Students will be taught how to lift, move, position, or otherwise handle the patient to minimize discomfort and prevent further injury; perform triage at a mass casualty site; and perform safely and effectively the skills of an Emergency Medical Technician.

Campus: USU Eastern only