EG 007 - EMT/Intermediate Original ‘85 Certification

Credit Hours: 7.1

An advanced course for the basic EMT dealing with body fluids and electrolytes, advanced airway management and cardiac defibrillation. Mechanisms of fluid and electrolyte balance, shock, IV Therapy and its possible complications, the techniques of esophageal and endotracheal intubation, cardiac pathophysiology, dysrhythmia recognition and automatic defibrillation are stressed. This course is designed for EMTs who are members of certified ALS volunteer, municipal, or commercial units operating under the medical direction of a physician. International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) certification, Pediatric Intermediate Life Support qualification and Basic EMT (EG001, 002) review and recertification are included within this course. Successful students will take the new York State Basic and Advanced Skills exam and sit for combined NYS recertification and Intermediate certification exam.
Prerequisites: EG 001, EG 002 plus six months experience as a Basic EMT. (Application must be made to the EMT department including current immunization status and must include a signed NYS DOH form #3312, verification of membership indicating current active status on an EMS field unit.)
Corequisites: EG 048 and EG 051.