EMT and Paramedic Fortis

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EMT and Paramedic

Basic Techniques - Basic (EMT-B) serves as a vital link in the chain of the health care team. It is recognized that the majority of pre-hospital emergency medical care will be provided by the EMT-B. This program includes all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized service. EMT-B's provide a service in an environment requiring special skills and knowledge in such areas as communications, documentation and transportation. This program provides an introduction to these concepts and protocols applicable to Basic Life Support services in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Students will be capable of performing the following functions at a minimum entry level:

Basic Cardiac Life Support
Recognize the nature and seriousness of the patient's condition or extent of injuries to assess requirements for emergency medical care
Administer appropriate emergency medical care, at the basic life support level, based on assessment findings of the patient's condition
Dressing and bandaging wounds, positioning, lifting, moving and otherwise handling the patient to minimize discomfort and prevent further injury
Perform safely and effectively the expectations of the job description