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Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Credits: 4
Course Number: 30-531-303

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Course Description

30-531-303 ADVANCED EMT...preparatory aspects, clinical decision-making, basic pharmacology, intravenous therapy, cardiovascular cases, diabetic, narcotic overdose, pediatrics, terrorism response and clinical skill competencies of Advanced EMT level care. (Prerequisites: Apply to AEMT program, currently licensed as a Wisconsin EMT and AEMT Viewpoint account requirements completed).

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall

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What will I learn?

  1. M1-1. Demonstrate proper wellness/safety procedures, patient transfer and medical legal considerations as an AEMT
  2. M1-2. Relate anatomy-physiology and pathophysiology to the profession of an AEMT
  3. M2-1. Demonstrate the concepts related to the principles of pharmacology
  4. M2-2. Demonstrate safe administration of AEMT medications
  5. M2-3. Apply the principles of emergency medicine pharmacology as related to the AEMT
  6. M3-1. Demonstrate thorough primary and secondary patient assessments.
  7. M3-2. Demonstrate history-taking as a part of a thorough patient assessment
  8. M3-3. Distinguish among the anatomical, physical, cognitive and emotional differences of pediatric and adult patients
  9. M3-4. Examine the physiological and psychosocial characteristics associated with various stages of life.
  10. M4-1. Investigate the respiratory process and anatomy of the airway
  11. M4-2. Demonstrate the proper basic and advanced airway management
  12. M5-1. Demonstrate a correct medical assessment.
  13. M5-2. Examine the assessment findings, pathophysiology and treatment for patients with variety of medical emergencies
  14. M6-1. Classify the different types of shock
  15. M6-2. Demonstrate the management of a patient in a state of shock.
  16. M7-1. Demonstrate a correct trauma assessment
  17. M7-2. Apply treatment principles for patients with soft tissue, orthopedic, nervous system, and head and spine trauma injury
  18. M7-3. Manage a patient with environmental emergencies
  19. M8-1. Demonstrate the management of a patient with an obstetrical emergency including child birth
  20. M8-2. Apply assessment and treatment principles for a variety of emergencies for pediatric and geriatric patients
  21. M8-3. Simulate assessment and treatment considerations for a patient with special challenges
  22. M9-1. Outline principles of safe ground and air ambulance operations
  23. M9-2. Apply principles of incident management
  24. M9-3. Determine appropriate procedures related to motor vehicle extrication
  25. M9-4. Identify potential Weapons of Mass Destruction incidents and their management

Class Details

Class Number:
81164
Delivery:
Blended - Less than 50% Online
Term:
Fall 2024
Instructors:
Cregg Suess
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$1,319.40 *

Class Notes

  • *Mandatory Orientation* August 15, 2024 Date and time: TBD

  • Textbooks are required for the first class meeting.

  • 100% Mandatory Attendance Required

  • This class is taught through a combination of in-person and online instruction. Students will attend live portions of the class at the dates, times, and location specified. The remaining instruction will be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq.

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
08/20/24 - 12/17/24 Tu
5:30 PM - 9:20 PM
Web Conference
08/22/24 - 12/19/24 Th
5:30 PM - 9:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room CC120121
Green Bay Campus Room CC122ABC

* Cost displayed is an estimate and may be discounted if attendees are residents of Northeast Wisconsin Back to cost