When treating trauma patients with suspected head, neck, or back injuries, it is important not to release manual immobilization until the patient is fully immobilized with an appropriately sized cervical collar and

The following subject areas are covered in the EMT Basic Exam:    
- Airway techniques    
- Patient assessment    
- Medical emergencies    
- Trauma    
- Treatment of infants and children    
- Operations    
- Advanced airway maneuvers    
- Anatomy and physiology