TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT

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Course Number

116

Course Title

TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT

Description/Long Course Title

1.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Current Illinois or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT, EMT-I, AEMT, or Paramedic licensure/certification or equivalent, and department approval. This course is designed to enhance and build on the student's existing knowledge and training in the treatment of a trauma victim. Emphasis will be placed on patient assessment and management. Course topics include rapid assessment, resuscitation, stabilization and transportation of trauma victims. Students successfully completing the course will earn certification in trauma life support by an accredited certifying agency. One lecture hour and one-half laboratory hour per week. (Formerly EMT 115)

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