EMT-Basic

This textbook serves as a free alternative to EMT-Basic course texts based on the National Standard Curriculum of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the United States. The main content of this text is arranged according to the modules and lessons outlined in the National Standard Curriculum.

All contributions to this wikibook should conform to the National Standard Curriculum which is available online

Important Disclaimer
This text is meant to supplement classroom and laboratory instruction by qualified EMS educators. DO NOT attempt to perform any of the procedures described in this text unless you are properly certified in your jurisdiction or you are under the direct and appropriate supervision of a professional EMS educator. Performed improperly, some of these procedures may result in death or permanent disability to a patient and - depending on the laws in your jurisdiction - you may be held personally liable for such disability if you have performed these procedures without the appropriate training and certification.

Module 1: Preparatory

 * Lesson 1.1: Introduction to Emergency Medical Services
 * Lesson 1.2: Well-being of the EMT-Basic
 * Lesson 1.3: Medical/Legal and Ethical Issues
 * Lesson 1.4: The Human Body
 * Lesson 1.5: Baseline Vital Signs and SAMPLE History
 * Lesson 1.6: Lifting and Moving Patients

Module 2: Airway

 * Lesson 2.1: Airway

Module 3: Patient Assessment

 * Lesson 3.1: Scene Size Up
 * Lesson 3.2: Initial Assessment
 * Lesson 3.3: Focused History and Physical Exam - Trauma Patients
 * Lesson 3.4: Focused History and Physical Exam - Medical Patients
 * Lesson 3.5: Detailed Physical Exam
 * Lesson 3.6: On-going Assessment
 * Lesson 3.7: Communications
 * Lesson 3.8: Documentation

Module 4: Medical/Behavioral Emergencies and OB/GYN

 * Lesson 4.1: General Pharmacology
 * Lesson 4.2: Respiratory Emergencies
 * Lesson 4.3: Cardiovascular Emergencies
 * Lesson 4.4: Diabetes/Altered Mental Status
 * Lesson 4.5: Allergies
 * Lesson 4.6: Poisoning/Overdose
 * Lesson 4.7: Environmental Emergencies
 * Lesson 4.8: Behavioral Emergencies
 * Lesson 4.9: Obstetrics/Gynecology

Module 5: Trauma

 * Lesson 5.1: Bleeding and Shock
 * Lesson 5.2: Soft Tissue Injuries
 * Lesson 5.3: Musculoskeletal Care
 * Lesson 5.4: Injuries to the Head and Spine

Module 6: Infants and Children

 * Lesson 6.1: Infants and Children

Module 7: Operations

 * Lesson 7.1: Ambulance Operations
 * Lesson 7.2: Gaining Access
 * Lesson 7.3: Special EMS Operations Overviews

Module 8: Advanced Airway (Elective)

 * Lesson 8.1: Advanced Airway Management