EMT 167A - Oregon Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate, Part 1

Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 5

Covers Oregon EMT-Intermediate 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 either an emergency department or an urgent care clinic. Students successfully completing this course will be recommended to the Oregon State EMS Office for the licensure process.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 080 or higher; and 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 licensure exams. Current Oregon AEMT license, letter of endorsement from medical advisor, verification of EMT skills, and 80% or better on pre test.