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Patient Assessment and Airway Management Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Paul Whitfield (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

pewhitfield@actx.edu

Phone

<p>806-356-3662</p>

Office Location

West Campus Allied Health 175A

Office Hours

Monday-Thursday: 5:00 am-1:00 pm

Friday: 6:00 am-11:00 am

Course Information

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:

Administrative Drop Policy

N/A

Student Withdrawal Procedures

N/A

Privacy Statement

The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students.  If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .

Course

EMSP-1456-003 Patient Assessment and Airway Management

Prerequisites

Course Description

Knowledge and skills required to perform patient assessment, airway management and artificial ventilation.

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

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  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. (2012) Advanced Emergency:  Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured (2nd ed): Jones and Bartlett Learning.
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  • Also, the accompanying student workbook for the above text
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  • Amarillo College, Course Manual for EMSP 1438, 1455, & 1456
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Supplies

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  • Wi-Fi device capable of accessing and interacting online with Blackboard and various Internet sites. Suggested devices: wi-fi compatible laptop computer or tablet. Smart phones are discouraged due to limited screen size.
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    Student Performance

    Learning outcomes: Knowledge and skills required to perform patient assessment, airway management and artificial ventilation.

    In addition, the student will have demonstrated sufficient mastery of the course objectives, listed at the beginning of each text chapter, to effectively assess and manage patients. It is desired that course goals be accomplished to the extent that the student’s final grade is not less than a grade of “C” as evaluated by the program faculty. A final grade less than “C” will result in failure of the course.

    This is in response to the Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 157, Subchapter C, Rule §157.32 which states, "Certification as an EMT-Basic shall be required prior to beginning field and clinical rotations in an EMT-I course". Note: The Amarillo College refund dates will likely have passed. As such, NO REFUND WILL BE POSSIBLE.

    Students Rights and Responsibilities

    Student Rights and Responsibilities

    Log in using the AC Connect Portal

    In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

    If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

    Expected Student Behavior

    Students will be required to abide by the Student Code of Conduct, which can be accessed in the Student's Rights and Responsibilities link above.

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    ***ABUSIVE, VULGAR, LEWD, OR PROFANE SPEECH WILL NOT BE TOLERATED***

    Grading Criteria

    Student success will be assessed in 3 learning domains.

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    Failure of any ONE domain constitutes failure of the ENTIRE class.

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    Criterion:

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    A final grade of "C" or higher

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    Criterion:

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    Failure of any single skill more than 2 times will constitute failure of this class

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    Criterion:

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    The student must have “Competent” ratings, maintained throughout, in all categories of the Professional Behavior Evaluation form

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    Performance:

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    No Test or Quiz will have more worth than another.

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    Quiz at the end of each chapter and over any other material the Instructors deem necessary.

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    Major Exams (9) – Over all main sections

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    Final Exam (1) =  comprehensive

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    Grading scale:

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    A     100-90

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    B     89-80

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    C     79-70

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    F    69 and below

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    Students should not expect decimal grade rounding!

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    Performance:

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    Regular attendance is mandatory for successful completion of this course

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    All skill-sheets in the Course Manual for each specific course must be completed with a passing grade

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    Skills examinations will be administered as laboratory practical exams. All skills exams must be performed to a level deemed satisfactory by the skills examiner.

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    Performance Categories:

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    3. Self-motivation
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    4. Appearance and hygiene
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    5. Self-confidence
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    6. Time management
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    8. Teamwork and diplomacy
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    9. Respect for patients, coworkers, and other professionals
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    10. Patient advocacy
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    11. Careful delivery of service
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    Note:

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    Specific details for each category provided the first class meeting

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    Fisdap Maintenance:

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    A 1-point deduction from your FINAL average will be taken for each "late" Fisdap email I receive regardless of the class in which it occurred.

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    Furthermore, each student is required to sign-up for FISDAP lab schedules PRIOR to the announce deadline. If a student does not do so, the student will be advised to withdraw from the course or receive a grade of "F" for the course.

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    Remember: Fisdap requires a one-time fee of $80 to establish a student's account.

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    MAJOR EXAM MAKE-UP POLICY:

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    A student who will not complete a Major Exam at the scheduled time must contact the instructor before the scheduled exam. If the absence is excused, the test must be taken BEFORE the next class session. If the absence is NOT excused, or no prior contact with the instructor occurred, a TEN PERCENT GRADE REDUCTION PER DAY will be assessed during the first 7 days the exam is late; after which, a score of zero will be awarded. No further attempt will then be possible.

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    There will be no make-up for missed quiz/workbook grades.

    Attendance

    Regular attendance is necessary for successful completion of this course. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.

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    After 2 absences from lecture and/or lab, a one point deduction for each additional absence will be taken from the student’s final average.

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    Each tardy is 0.5 absence (2 tardies=1 absence).  There will be no make-up for missed quiz/workbook grades. The lowest quiz/workbook grade will be dropped.

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    LABORATORY:

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    Regular attendance is mandatory for successful completion of this course. No Skill can be failed more than twice for successful completion of this course

    Calendar

    A detailed calendar for the course will be distributed during the first class session.

    Additional Information

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    • Amarillo College, EMSP Program Web Site
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    • FISDAP Product/Code Key: EMSP803-P
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    • Also, students are not automatically dropped from their class roster as a result of nonattendance. It is therefore the responsibility of the student to officially drop or withdraw from a course through the registrar's office. Failure to officially withdraw may result in the student receiving a grade of "F" in the course. 
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    NOTE: The Texas Education Code stipulates that students attending Texas institutions of higher education for the first time fall 2007 and later may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career, including courses from which transfer students have withdrawn at other Texas institutions of higher education. (Senate Bill 1231) Rule §4.10.

    Syllabus Created on:

    11/30/-1 12:00 AM

    Last Edited on:

    11/30/-1 12:00 AM