EMT 151 - EMT I

4 credits

Course is designed to develop student skills in the recognition of symptoms of illnesses and injuries and proper procedures of emergency care. Permission of designated KCC advisor required. Recommended: WRI 121 and MTH 111. Prerequisite: Completion of the Compass test. Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR or American Red Cross Basic Life Support for the Professional Rescuer CPR, and required immunizations. Prior to beginning clinical rotations students are required to submit to a criminal background check and drug screen. Students with inappropriate results will not be allowed to attend clinical rotations jeopardizing successful course completion. Corequisite: EMT 151L. NOTE: Successful course completion does not guarantee state certification. [As Announced]