Sep 01, 2025  
2025-2026 CNM Catalog, Volume 57 
    
2025-2026 CNM Catalog, Volume 57

EMS 1053 - EMT Basic Theory

6 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite: (  or appropriate placement scores ) +   
Pre- or corequisite: (HLTH 1001  or HLTH 1003 )+ (ENGL 1110  or ENGL 1110P )
Corequisite: EMS 1093  + EMS 1190  
Provides the level of classroom instruction needed to begin a career in emergency medical services. Includes instruction on preparatory topics, airway management, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma emergencies, pediatric care and EMS operations. Meets or exceeds the cognitive objectives of the National EMS Education Standards and incorporates the NM EMT-Basic Scope of Practice.

Theory Hours: 90