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2026-2027 College Catalog

EMSP 1291 - Special Topics in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician

Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. This course has been developed to meet an area of knowledge for the Advanced EMT that is not addressed in the current curriculum. The course is designed to cover advanced EMT knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with medical emergencies and in diverse populations to include neonatology, pediatrics, geriatrics and other related topics.

Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1501  or current EMT certification
Co-requisite(s): EMSP 1338 ; EMSP 1355 ; EMSP 1356 ; EMSP 2260 ; and EMSP 2305 
Type: TECH