This course provides an introduction to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for those interested in the field, offering the foundational knowledge and skills needed to manage emergency scenes until advanced responders arrive. The course combines lectures and hands-on practical sessions to prepare students to provide emergency prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with various medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Areas of study include, but are not limited to: An introduction to EMS systems, Roles and responsibilities of Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs), Anatomy and physiology, Medical emergencies, Trauma care. EMED 111A is a mandatory prerequisite for the EMT Program (EMED 111B) in the Winter or Spring quarters. Completion of this course, along with the capstone skills session, qualifies students to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam for Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) if they choose not to continue to EMT level (EMED 111B). Course Details: This hybrid course includes both online and in-person instruction, held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The capstone skills session will be held towards the end of the quarter, with the exact date announced during Week 1. A detailed schedule will be provided during the first week of the course. Key Notes: Instructor permission is required to repeat the course. ONLY graduate students may enroll for 3 or 4 units, and is subject to instructor approval. Freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to enroll. Terms: Aut, Win | Units: 3-5 Instructors: Gautreau, M. (PI) ; Marxmiller, E. (PI) Schedule for EMED 111A
3-5 units · Medical Option (Med-Ltr-CR/NC)
This course provides an introduction to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for those interested in the field, offering the foundational knowledge and skills needed to manage emergency scenes until advanced responders arrive. The course combines lectures and hands-on practical sessions to prepare students to provide emergency prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with various medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Areas of study include, but are not limited to: An introduction to EMS systems, Roles and responsibilities of Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs), Anatomy and physiology, Medical emergencies, Trauma care. EMED 111A is a mandatory prerequisite for the EMT Program (EMED 111B) in the Winter or Spring quarters. Completion of this course, along with the capstone skills session, qualifies students to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam for Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) if they choose not to continue to EMT level (EMED 111B). Course Details: This hybrid course includes both online and in-person instruction, held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The capstone skills session will be held towards the end of the quarter, with the exact date announced during Week 1. A detailed schedule will be provided during the first week of the course. Key Notes: Instructor permission is required to repeat the course. ONLY graduate students may enroll for 3 or 4 units, and is subject to instructor approval. Freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to enroll. Terms: Aut, Win | Units: 3-5 Instructors: Gautreau, M. (PI) ; Marxmiller, E. (PI) Schedule for EMED 111A
Offered in Autumn 2025, Winter 2026 at Stanford University.