EG 116 - EMS Refresher and Update

Credit Hours: 4

This course reviews basic EMT skills and content, as well as advanced-level patient assessment, BLS and ALS airway skills, general pharmacology, medical emergencies, and trauma care for Advanced EMTs and Paramedics. In this course, we review state-of-the-art technology and current national standards for pre-hospital emergency care. Successful completion of this course and its co-requisite EG 117 leads to eligibility for the NYS Advanced EMT or paramedic exam respectively, as well as renewal of their advanced provider-level ITLS, CPR, and Pediatric credentials.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

become knowledgeable of current pre-hospital emergency medical updates in the areas of CPR, trauma, general pharmacology, and medical emergencies;
attain current American Heart Association, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Health Care Professional course completion;
attain International Trauma Life Support recognition as an Advanced Level Provider;
attain current American Heart Association, Pediatric Advanced Life Support course completion; and
with the completion of this course and its respective co-requisite, recertify as an NYS EMS provider at their respective level of care as an AEMT or Paramedic.

Corequisites: EG 117
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