University of Colorado Boulder - EMT Foundations
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EMT Foundations at Coursera Overview
Duration | 14 hours |
Start from | Start Now |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
EMT Foundations at Coursera Highlights
- This Course Plus the Full Specialization.
- Shareable Certificates.
- Graded Programming Assignments.
EMT Foundations at Coursera Course details
- 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.
EMT Foundations at Coursera Curriculum
Introduction to Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Become an EMT
EMT Foundation
History and Regulatory Bodies
What Does It Mean To Be An EMT?
This Can Be A Hard Job Emotionally
Medical and Legal Issues - Part 1
Medical and Legal Issues - Part 2
HIPAA/EMTALA and Job Errors
About Us: Become an EMT Specialization Team at Denver Health Paramedics
Course Information
History and Regulatory Bodies
What Does It Mean To Be An EMT?
This Can Be A Hard Job Emotionally
Medical and Legal Issues
Course Disclaimer
Introduction to EMT Assessment
Basic Human Anatomy
Medical Conversations
Medical Terminology - Part 1
Medical Terminology - Part 2
Head and Torso
Extremities
Muscular Systems
Nervous and Endocrine Systems
Respiratory Systems
Cardiovascular Systems
Gastrointestinal and Renal Systems
Reproductive Systems and Skin
Reproductive Systems and Skin
Anatomy Terms
Basic Human Anatomy Assessment
Communication With A Healthcare Provider
EMT Communication
EMS System
Guidelines for Communication
Communicating With Other Health Care Professionals
Communicating With Your Patient
Pearls and Pitfalls of Communication
Biophone Call - Part 1
Biophone Call - Part 2
Biophone Call - Part 3
Patient Handoff Report
Pearls and Pitfalls of Communication
Biophone Call
Patient Hand off Report
Communication With A Healthcare Provider Assessment
Vital Signs and History Taking
Introduction to Vital Signs and History Taking
Vital Signs
Blood Pressure
Pulse
Respiratory Rate
Skin and Pupils
History Taking - Part 1
History Taking - Part 2
Pulse
Blood Pressure
Adult Normal Vital Signs
Vital Signs
Respiratory Rate
Skin and Pupils
History Taking
Vital Signs and History Taking Assessment
Immediately Upon Arrival To The Scene
Your First Encounter With a Patient
Scene Size Up or Safety
Body Substance Isolation
Scene Assessment
Patient Assessment - Part 1
Patient Assessment - Part 2
Secondary Assessment and Reassessment
Lifting and Moving Patients
Head Tilt - Chin Lift - Jaw Thrust
Stretcher Operation
Load and Unload Stretcher From The Ambulance
Long Spine Board and Scoop Stretcher
Lifting and Moving Stair Chair - Part 1
Lifting and Moving Stair Chair - Part 2
Scene Size Up or Safety
Patient Assessment
Secondary Assessment and Reassessment
Patient Assessment Practice Quiz
Immediately Upon Arrival To The Scene Assessment
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