Student Catalog 2011-2012 - West Georgia Technical College

EMS – EB71: Emergency Medical Responder TCC(new)The Emergency Medical Responder certificate program prepares students to initiate immediate lifesavingcare to critical patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basicknowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMSresponse and to assist higher level personnel at the scene and during transport. Emergency MedicalResponders function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Aftersuccessful completion of an SOEMST approved EMR program the graduate may take the NationalRegistry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMR certification examination.Career OpportunitiesGraduates of the program are prepared for entry-level positions in emergency medical services professions in avariety of pre-hospital, industrial, and first responder settings.Credit Required for Completion: Minimum of 11 credit hoursCurriculumProgram CourseCreditsOccupational Courses______ ALHS 1011 Anatomy and Physiology 5______ ALHS 1090 Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences 2______ EMSP 1010 Emergency Medical Responder 4195Student Catalog 2011-2012. May 1, 2011