Certificate in Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Introduction

This course impacts the knowledge, skills, and competencies of individuals in pre-hospital care for casualties.

Target Group

The target group includes;

-High School graduates with a KCSE mean grade of D+, Biology grade D+

-First responders, Pre-hospital care workers.

Methodology

i) Mini lectures

ii) Small group discussions

iii) Case studies

v) Presentations

vi) Demonstrations/Practicum

vii)Clinical Rotations

Course Objectives

At the completion of this program students should be able to:

1. Describe the roles of EMS in the health care system.

2. Demonstrate the professional attributes expected of EMTs.

3. Perform the roles and responsibilities of an EMT with regard to personal safety and wellness, as well as the safety of others.

4. Perform the duties of an EMT with regard for medical-legal and ethical issues, including functioning under medical direction and within the scope of practice.

5. Apply principles of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, life-span development, and therapeutic communications to the assessment and management of patients.

6. Identify the need for and perform immediately life-saving interventions to manage a patient’s airway, breathing, and circulation.

7. Assess and manage patients of all ages with a variety of complaints, medical conditions and traumatic injuries.

8. Apply principles of emergency medical services operations, including considerations in ambulance and air medical transportation, multiple casualty incidents, gaining access to and extricating patients, hazardous materials incidents, and responding to situations involving weapons of mass destruction.