ET002 Workforce Safety
Emergency Medical Technician
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26m
Presents infectious diseases and the pathogens that cause them. Describes how pathogens are transmitted. Demonstrates how to use standard precautions. Describes what to do if an exposure occurs. Demonstrates how to safely move and position patients and objects, including emergency, urgent and nonurgent moves. Demonstrates how to package a patient for transport. Demonstrates techniques for carrying a patient using a backboard and portable stretcher.
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