Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Course Descriptions
Intermediate Interventions
| Subject ID | Classroom Hours | Lab Hours | Clinic Coop Or Shop Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMS 120 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Prerequisite
: BIO 168 and EMS 110, EMS 111 or EMS 115, and enrollment in EMS program
Corequisite
EMS 121 or EMS 122, EMS 130, EMS 131, and BIO 169
Available
Spring
Description
This course is designed to provide the necessary information for interventions appropriate to the EMT-Intermediate, and is required for intermediate certification. Topics include automated external defibrillation, basic cardiac electrophysiology, intravenous therapy, venipuncture, acid-base balance, and fluids and electrolytes. Upon completion, students should be able to properly establish an IV line, obtain venous blood, utilize AEDs, and correctly interpret arterial blood gases. Current N.C. EMT certification is required for students enrolling in this course.