EMTP 150:Advanced EMT

Credit Hours: 8
Lecture hours per week: 6
Lab hours per week: 6

Prerequisite(s): Louisiana Licensed EMT and AHA BLS Certified
This integrated lecture and laboratory course is designed to prepare the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to function competently as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. The course also prepares the student to sit for the National Registry Written Exam which is required to become an Advanced EMT in the State of Louisiana. The student will learn how to assess and treat patients with a variety of injuries or illnesses in the out-of-hospital environment.