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EMS 185 - Advanced Trauma Care

2 Credits

Examines the assessment and management of trauma emergencies as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) within the Advanced EMT curriculum. An additional career and technical education course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only.
Prerequisite Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS program.
Corequisite EMS 186: Advanced Trauma Care Laboratory.  
Lecture Hours 2
Lab hours 0
Note Typically Offered:  Fall


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