Become an EMT Specialization by Coursera

The exciting field of health care can lead you in many directions. The fundamentals of emergent care, stabilization and disease process can be applied to becoming an EMT, or other health care pursuits. This specialization will teach you how to treat both stable and infirm patients, as well as how to recognize time-sensitive diseases and medical conditions that can affect both children and adults. Course 1 teaches you how to assess and provide care. It also teaches you about the history of emergency medical service, the requirements for being an EMT, and how to prepare to give care. Course 2 covers airway, breathing, circulation, medication and medication administration that EMTs can provide. It also teaches you how to recognize a stroke victim or diabetic emergency. Course 3 includes skills in high-performance CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, toxicology and wilderness emergency medicine. Course 4 teaches skills in trauma emergencies, while Course 5 focuses on pregnancy, infants, and pediatrics. The specialization teaches you essential skills. Final, you will be able to apply the course materials in real patient scenarios in Capstone. This will help you prepare for national registry testing. See FAQ below for more information about educational requirements for licensure within the U.S. States and U.S. Territories.