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EMT Foundations
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 14 hours
  • Course by University of Colorado System
  • Offered by

About

In this course, you will get a thorough introduction to the emergency medical services system, and learn the foundation components to how it works as a whole. You will also learn the nuts and bolts of becoming a healthcare provider, and gain some basic knowledge about the human body. By the end of the course, you will be able to 1) understand the history and components of the EMS system, 2) speak the language of medicine with basic medical terminology, as well as have an understanding of basic human anatomy, 3) understand the different types of communications and how they are specific to EMS, 4) take vital signs and master the normal from the abnormal, and 5) master personal and scene safety, and begin the process of patient assessment.

Modules

Become an EMT

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Course Disclaimer

1 Videos

  • Become an EMT

3 Readings

  • About Us: Become an EMT Specialization Team at Denver Health Paramedics
  • Course Information
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Introduction to Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • EMT Foundation

History and Regulatory Bodies

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • History and Regulatory Bodies

1 Readings

  • History of EMS

What Does It Mean To Be An EMT?

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • What Does It Mean To Be An EMT?

1 Readings

  • What Does It Mean To Be An EMT?

This Can Be A Hard Job Emotionally

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • This Can Be A Hard Job Emotionally

1 Readings

  • This Can Be A Hard Job Emotionally

Medical and Legal Issues

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • Medical and Legal Issues - Part 1
  • Medical and Legal Issues - Part 2

1 Readings

  • Medical and Legal Issues

HIPAA/EMTALA and Job Errors

    • 1 Videos
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  • HIPAA/EMTALA and Job Errors

Introduction to EMT Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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  • Introduction to EMT Assessment

Medical Conversations

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Medical Conversations

Medical Terminology

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Medical Terminology - Part 1
  • Medical Terminology - Part 2

Skeletal Systems

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Head and Torso
  • Extremities

Muscular Systems

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Muscular Systems

Nervous and Endocrine Systems

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Nervous and Endocrine Systems

Respiratory Systems

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Respiratory Systems

Cardiovascular Systems

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Cardiovascular Systems

Gastrointestinal and Renal Systems

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Gastrointestinal and Renal Systems

Reproductive Systems and Skin

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • Reproductive Systems and Skin

1 Readings

  • Reproductive Systems and Skin

Basic Human Anatomy Assessment

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Basic Human Anatomy Assessment

1 Readings

  • Anatomy Terms

EMT Communication

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • EMT Communication

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • EMS System

Guidelines for Communication

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Guidelines for Communication

Communicating With Other Health Care Professionals

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Communicating With Other Health Care Professionals

Communicating With Your Patient

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Communicating With Your Patient

Pearls and Pitfalls of Communication

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • Pearls and Pitfalls of Communication

1 Readings

  • Pearls and Pitfalls of Communication

Biophone Calls

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • Biophone Call - Part 1
  • Biophone Call - Part 2
  • Biophone Call - Part 3

1 Readings

  • Biophone Call

EMT Skills

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Patient Handoff Report

1 Readings

  • Patient Hand off Report

Communication With A Healthcare Provider Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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  • Communication With A Healthcare Provider Assessment

Introduction to Vital Signs and History Taking

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Vital Signs and History Taking

1 Readings

  • Adult Normal Vital Signs

Vital Signs

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Vital Signs

1 Readings

  • Vital Signs

Blood Pressure

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Blood Pressure

Pulse

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Pulse

Respiratory Rate

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Respiratory Rate

1 Readings

  • Respiratory Rate

Skin and Pupils

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Skin and Pupils

1 Readings

  • Skin and Pupils

History Taking

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • History Taking - Part 1
  • History Taking - Part 2

1 Readings

  • History Taking

EMT Skills

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Pulse
  • Blood Pressure

Vital Signs and History Taking Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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  • Vital Signs and History Taking Assessment

Your First Encounter With a Patient

    • 1 Videos
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  • Your First Encounter With a Patient

Scene Size Up or Safety

    • 1 Videos
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  • Scene Size Up or Safety

1 Readings

  • Scene Size Up or Safety

Body Substance Isolation

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Body Substance Isolation

Scene Assessment

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Scene Assessment

Patient Assessment

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Patient Assessment - Part 1
  • Patient Assessment - Part 2

1 Readings

  • Patient Assessment

Secondary Assessment and Reassessment

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Patient Assessment Practice Quiz

1 Videos

  • Secondary Assessment and Reassessment

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  • Secondary Assessment and Reassessment

Lifting and Moving Patients

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Lifting and Moving Patients

EMT Skills

    • 6 Videos
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6 Videos

  • Head Tilt - Chin Lift - Jaw Thrust
  • Stretcher Operation
  • Load and Unload Stretcher From The Ambulance
  • Long Spine Board and Scoop Stretcher
  • Lifting and Moving Stair Chair - Part 1
  • Lifting and Moving Stair Chair - Part 2

Immediately Upon Arrival To The Scene Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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  • Immediately Upon Arrival To The Scene Assessment

Auto Summary

"EMT Foundations" is a comprehensive course offered by Coursera, designed for aspiring healthcare providers. Focused on the Health & Fitness domain, it covers the EMS system, medical terminology, human anatomy, communication, vital signs, and safety. This foundational course, lasting approximately 840 minutes, is perfect for beginners and available with a Starter subscription. Ideal for those looking to build a career in emergency medical services.

Angela Wright, MD
Instructors

Angela Wright, MD

Whitney Barrett, MD
Instructors

Whitney Barrett, MD

Arthur Pliaconis
Instructors

Arthur Pliaconis

Kathrine Lopez
Instructors

Kathrine Lopez