EMT Course Curriculum

The National EMS Education Standards

Preparatory

EMS Systems
Research
Workforce Safety and Wellness
Documentation
EMS System Communication
Therapeutic Communication
Medical/Legal and Ethics
Anatomy and Physiology
Medical Terminology
Pathophysiology
Life Span Development
Public Health

Pharmacology

Principles of Pharmacology
Medication Administration
Emergency Medications

Airway Management, Respirations and Artificial Ventilation

Airway Management
Respiration
Artificial Ventilation

Assessment

Scene Size-Up
Primary Assessment
History Taking
Secondary Assessment
Monitoring Devices
Reassessment

Medicine

Medical Overview
Neurology
Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Disorders
Immunology
Infectious Diseases
Endocrine Disorders
Psychiatric
Cardiovascular
Toxicology
Respiratory
Hematology
Genitourinary/Renal
Gynecology
Non-Traumatic Musculoskeletal Disorders
Diseases of the Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat
Shock and Resuscitation

Trauma

Trauma Overview
Bleeding
Chest Trauma
Abdominal and Genitourinary Trauma
Orthopedic Trauma
Soft Tissue Trauma
Head, Facial, Neck, and Spine Trauma
Environmental Emergencies
Multisystem Trauma

Special Patient Populations

Obstetrics
Neonatal care
Pediatrics
Geriatrics
Patients With Special Challenges

EMS Operations

Principles of Safely Operating a Ground Ambulance
Incident Management
Multiple Casualty Incidents
Air Medical
Vehicle Extrication
Hazardous Materials
Terrorism and Disaster