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Course Details

EMS 140   Rescue Scene Management
   
Lecture: 01 Lab: 03
Clinical:  00 Credit: 02
   
Components:  None
Prerequisites: Departmental Approval
Corequisites:   None
   
This course introduces rescue scene management and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include response to hazardous material conditions, medical incident command, and extrication of patients from a variety of situations. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage rescue operations based upon initial and follow-up scene assessment.