Basic EMT Made Easy

Introduction
This course is designed to explain Basic EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) procedures, simply and thoroughly. You'll still have a lot to learn after going through this course. This course is meant to be a kickstart or companion to formal EMT training.

Content summary

 * Blood Pressure
 * Blood O2 level
 * Pocket Masks
 * Airways
 * Pulses

Goals
This learning project offers learning activities to increase understanding of EMT skills.

Learning materials
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Texts

 * __Textbook Name___

Lessons

 * Lesson 1: ...

Activities

 * Activity 1.
 * etc.

Readings
Each activity has a suggested associated background reading selection. Reading 1.


 * Study guide:
 * Basic Life Support Basic Life Support (BLS)
 * Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
 * Cardiocerebral Resuscitation Cardiocerebral Resuscitation (CCR), a similar technique.
 * CPR mask CPR mask
 * Rescue Ann Resusci Anne
 * Face sheild Face shield
 * Advanced life support Advanced life support

Things Needed For Job in U.S.

 * Course Completion for EMT-B
 * Pass of National Registry (within last 2 years)
 * Current CPR for the professional rescuer
 * County card- In your state (not necessarily the county you are going to work in)
 * Ambulance Drivers license (if driving)
 * Medical Examiner's certificate (A physical) (needed when applying for ADL as well)
 * Driving Record print out
 * Live Scan Fingerprinting will be needed for County Card and ADL

Active participants
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