EMT-Intermediate

This course covers the U.S. Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate Curriculum.  The EMT-I course is designed to provide additional training and increased knowledge and skills in specific aspects of advanced life support.  This course is for individuals who have successfully completed the EMT-Basic course as a prerequisite.  Topics include: roles and responsibilities, EMS systems, medical legal, communications, documentation, medical terminology, body systems, patient assessment, advanced airway, shock, trauma, shock management, IV administration, intraosseous infusion, medical emergencies I, medical emergencies II, diabetic emergencies and dextrose 50% administration, patient handling, and extrication.