Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 3 (8335)

Assisting an Advanced Life Support (ALS) Provider with Advanced Procedures

Using Medical Mathematics

Exploring Professional Development in Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Examining Certification/Recertification of EMT Credentials

(Optional) Demonstrate the assessment and management of the advanced airway.

Demonstrate cricoid pressure.

(Optional) List the equipment required for intubation.

(Optional) Discuss intubation of patients.

Demonstrate the function of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device.

(Optional) Identify the equipment necessary to gain intravenous (IV) or intraosseous (IO) access.

Describe the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system.

(Optional) Discuss an electrocardiogram (ECG).

Demonstrate placement of leads for an ECG.

Calculate an oral and a parenteral dosage for a patient.

Calculate a weight-based dosage for a patient.

(Optional) Calculate an IV drip dosage for a patient.

(Optional) Calculate IV drug concentrations and solutions.

(Optional) Demonstrate principles of effective instruction.

(Optional) Identify the characteristics of an adult learner.

(Optional) Explain theories of adult education.

(Optional) Identify instructional methods used to meet the needs of students.

(Optional) Identify use of instructional technology.

(Optional) Identify types of student assessments and their purposes.

(Optional) Compare teaching strategies and their effects on student learning.

(Optional) Demonstrate teaching strategies.

(Optional) Identify classroom management strategies that promote positive student behavior.

Demonstrate skills necessary for EMT certification.

Research career opportunities in emergency medicine, public safety, or health care.

Research certification or recertification requirements for the EMT.

Meet certification or recertification requirements for Category 1 topics.

Meet certification or recertification requirements for Category 2 topics.