EMT 1030 Introduction to EMT

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course covers fundamentals of Basic Life Support as used by the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Instruction in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) interfacing basic CPR with advanced life support methods such as automatic defibrillation, mechanical airway adjuncts, etc. is included. An overview of the Tennessee EMS regulatory structure, including Tennessee Department of Emergency Medical Services rules and regulations is provided. Also instruction on the Memphis-Shelby County EMS system, personal safety and EMS equipment are covered. All skills will be carried over and completed by the conclusion of EMT 1050.

Corequisite(s): EMT 1040
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.