Emergency Department Assistant

Course Descriptions

EDA 10A – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT 010A (6 UNITS)

Emergency Medical Technician 01A Ambulance.
The primary focus of this course is to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. The curriculum adheres to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Basic Life Support guidelines.

EDA 10B – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT 010B (2 UNITS)

Emergency Medical Technician 01B Ambulance.
This course allows students to practice and perform the psychomotor skills within the EMT scope of practice to include airway and breathing, cardiovascular and pharmacological interventions, and trauma care. A 20-hour outside clinical experience is a required part of this course.