AH 250. Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Credits: 8
Prerequisite(s): Current certification as a Kansas Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), up to date immunizations, and passage of a criminal background check.

Corequisite(s): AH 251.

This course will enable the student to provide assessment and pre-hospital emergency care to patients experiencing trauma or medical emergencies utilizing National Standard Guidelines Scope of Practice (NSGSP) and the Kansas Authorized Activities for the AEMT with the focus on achieving the terminal competencies needed to function as an AEMT. The student will be required to perform a practicum experience in a hospital and/or Emergency Medical Services (EMS) setting. Successful completion of the AEMT, AEMT-Skills, and AEMT Field Internship will allow the student to challenge the exams to become a Kansas and National Registered AEMT.