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Emergency Medical Technology Rescue (EMS 169)

Term: 2025-2026 Academic Year Spring Term

Faculty

Alan Scott Howard
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Schedule

Fri, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM (3/30/2026 - 6/11/2026) Location: NC SUMN 10

Description

This training will provide a brief introduction into EMS/fire service rescue practices. Course topics will include but not limited to Auto Extrication, Rope Rescue, Water and Ice Rescue, Fire Ground Search and Rescue, Confined Space Rescue Situations. This course is designed to give students the skills necessary in order to begin rescue situations that are listed above. This is not an in-depth technical rescue course due to the limited time and limited degree of training resources available. In order to become certified in these fields there are other courses that must be attended. This course also covers the roles and responsibilities of the EMT in regards to transportation of the patient. This includes all aspects of ambulance operations and safety.