EMT 163 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Part 1

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 4

Covers AEMT emergency medical procedures. Introduces the roles and responsibilities of the technician, emergency pharmacology, venous access and medication administration, electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring and management of dysrhythmias, airway management and ventilation, and advanced airway techniques. Includes medical patient assessment and management; trauma assessment and management; and special considerations such as pediatrics, geriatric, and environmental emergencies. Emphasizes clinical decision-making. Covers procedures related to airway, oxygen, ventilation, shock, intravenous, intraosseous, and ECG monitoring, defibrillation, pharmacology and field protocols in the laboratory component. The clinical experience requires the student to observe patient assessment and evaluation in both an emergency department and an ambulance. Students successfully completing this course will be recommended to the National Registry of EMTs and the Oregon State EMS Office for the certification process.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 080 (or higher), RD 090 (or higher), and MTH 052 (or higher). Entry at these levels ensures that students will have an increased chance of passing the course, as well as certification exams. Current Oregon EMT license.