In this course, you will get a thorough introduction to the emergency medical services system, and learn the foundation components to how it works as a whole. You will also learn the nuts and bolts of becoming a healthcare provider, and gain some basic knowledge about the human body. By the end of the course, you will be able to 1) understand the history and components of the EMS system, 2) speak the language of medicine with basic medical terminology, as well as have an understanding of basic human anatomy, 3) understand the different types of communications and how they are specific to EMS, 4) take vital signs and master the normal from the abnormal, and 5) master personal and scene safety, and begin the process of patient assessment.
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Untertitel: Arabischer Raum, Französisch, Portugiesisch (europäisch), Italienisch, Vietnamesisch, Deutsch, Russisch, Englisch, Spanisch
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Kurs 1 von 6 in
Stufe „Anfänger“
Ca. 14 Stunden zum Abschließen
Englisch
Untertitel: Arabischer Raum, Französisch, Portugiesisch (europäisch), Italienisch, Vietnamesisch, Deutsch, Russisch, Englisch, Spanisch
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Lehrplan - Was Sie in diesem Kurs lernen werden
4 Stunden zum Abschließen
Introduction to Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
In this module, you will learn about the nuts and bolts of the emergency medical services system. We will cover some brief history of EMS, as well as breakdown the different components of the system. There will be discussion about some of the medical and legal issues that are persistent in the practice of prehospital medicine. We will also address workplace safety and provider wellness, because you cannot take care of other people unless you are learning to take care of yourself!
4 Stunden zum Abschließen
8 Videos (Gesamt 57 min), 6 Lektüren, 2 Quiz
3 Stunden zum Abschließen
Basic Human Anatomy
In this module, we will learn a new language. This module will cover basic medical terminology and some tips and tricks for “talking the talk.” This is also where we will cover the basics of anatomy of the human body! We will teach you the basics of human anatomy of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, abdominal, neurologic and endocrine system.
3 Stunden zum Abschließen
11 Videos (Gesamt 59 min), 2 Lektüren, 1 Quiz
2 Stunden zum Abschließen
Communication With A Healthcare Provider
Essential to emergency medical services is communication. This module will discuss the various parts of the job that require communication and the different strategies to employ clear and concise communication. You will learn about the SBAR method of hand off reports, learn how to successfully communicate with patients, and we will cover some pearls and pitfalls to communicating within the EMS system.
2 Stunden zum Abschließen
10 Videos (Gesamt 35 min), 3 Lektüren, 1 Quiz
2 Stunden zum Abschließen
Vital Signs and History Taking
Here we will cover vital signs, and learn about why they are vital! We will be teaching you how to take a blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse, and assess a patient’s skin. We will also learn about taking a history during a patient encounter, and learn some standard approaches to this including the OPQRST and AMPLE templates of history taking.
2 Stunden zum Abschließen
10 Videos (Gesamt 52 min), 5 Lektüren, 1 Quiz
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von TP21. Apr. 2021
I took this course as a refresher. As a Navy Corpsman I was a certified EMT and really wanted to maintain this skill set. So i used this as a refresher before my NRT. It was exactly what I needed.
von HK16. Apr. 2020
I have no words for this course, I mean its, really a gem of a course for all healthcare providers and other people as well. I want to recommend this course to all of the people to, save lives.
von NK20. Mai 2020
I have been learned so much in this EMT foundation its enriching my live every steps. I have no words for this course Thank you mentor, the university of Colorado for this great opportunity
von KN7. Juni 2020
I'm very grateful this program is allowing me to renew my EMT license online while my medical school testing is on hold due to COVID, great way to review skills and make my time productive
Über den Spezialisierung Become an EMT
Health care is an exciting and ever growing profession that can take you many different directions. You can apply the fundamentals you learn here about emergent patient care, stabilization, and disease processes toward becoming an EMT or further health care pursuits. In this specialization you will learn to care for stable and unstable patients before they get to a hospital, how to identify time sensitive diseases, and medical and traumatic conditions that affect both adults and pediatric patients.
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