Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Carrie Guthrie (Curriculum Vitae)Office Hours
Course Information
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Course
EMSP-1163-DC003 Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician
Prerequisites
Corequisite: EMSP 1501 of same course section
Course Description
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Student Resources Student Resources Website
Department Expectations
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Occupational License Disclaimer
Hours
(1 sem hr; 3 clinic)
Class Type
Dual Credit Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
None
Supplies
In order to maintain compliance with Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 97, Subchapter B, rule §97.64 all immunizations must be on file with the EMSP program office WITHIN 10 DAYS of
Student Performance
Learning Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
\ \In addition, detailed instructions will be provided to the student concerning the types and number of clinical shifts needed (48 hours).
\ \It is the responsibility of the STUDENT to ensure they have completely followed their instructor's directions.
\ \FAILURE TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE 24 HOURS IN A FISDAP ASSIGNED EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, 24 HOURS ON A FISDAP ASSIGNED AMBULANCE, WILL RESULT IN FAILURE OF BOTH THE CLASSROOM AND CLINICAL COURSES.
\ \Also, attending a clinical shift in an incorrect area or department will result in failure of both courses! Emergency Departments and Ambulances are the only sites needed for an EMT-Basic student.
\ \Any questions or concerns about your schedule must be brought to your instructor AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR to your shifts to avoid catastrophic consequences in both the classroom and clinical courses!
\ \Additional information is provided in the Laboratory Manual and Clinical Packet required for EMSP-1501.
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SEPARATION OF ROLES:
\ \In response to Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 157, Subchapter C, Rule §157.36, students MUST NEVER attempt to gain clinical experience outside an EMSP assigned clinical shift. At no time, while gaining clinical experience, may a student be considered operational staff or crew; paid or otherwise.
\ \Should a student have issues during clinical rotations, their instructor MUST be contacted immediately.
Students Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesLog 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
It is the student's responsibility to become familiar with the Student's Rights and Responsibilities publication.
\ \Students will be required to abide by the Student Code of Conduct which can found in the Student's Rights and Responsibilites link above.
\ \Clinicians may ask students to leave the clinical setting at any time. Whether the student is permitted back into the clinical department will be determined after meeting with department heads. A student banned from a clinical site may result in a "F" for the course.
\ \The clinical sites are generally TOBACCO FREE. As such, the USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS on clinical rotations IS PROHIBITED!
\ \***ABUSIVE, VULGAR, LEWD, OR PROFANE SPEECH WILL NOT BE TOLERATED***
Grading Criteria
Grading criteria is provided in the Laboratory Manual and Clinical Packet required for EMSP-1501.
\ \The clinical (EMSP-1163) letter grade will be the same as the student's EMSP-1501 classroom letter grade - provided clinical rotations are successfully complete as evaluated by the EMSP program faculty and the clinicans for each clinical shift.
\ \Failure to successfully complete the clinical course also constitutes failure of the classroom (EMSP-1501) course.
\ \Should a student miss a clinical day, an attempt to reschedule may be made at the discretion of program faculty. However, any rescheduled clinical day WILL NOT be at the student's convenience. The earliest possible day will be reassigned.
\ \Missing a clinical day may result in an "F" for the course! This includes the classroom portion of this class (EMSP-1501).
Attendance
Attendance is mandatory. Clinical space is limited and reserved well in advance for the start date of this course. Missing an assigned clinical day may result in failure of the course.
\ \A "perfect" clinical schedule (from the student's perspective) is not guaranteed; however, all reasonable efforts will be made to get the student into the clinical setting.
\ \Clinical shifts are selected from a scheduling web site owned and operated by FISDAP (www.fisdap.net). After a selecting is given access to the FISDAP site, clinical shifts MUST be chosen and completed as expeditiously as possible. Attempting to choose a schedule late in the semester will likely result in an inability to create an appropriate schedule. Failure to successfully complete clinical rotations will result in an "F" for both courses (EMSP-1163 AND EMSP-1501).
\ \Extra shifts are not permitted as space is limited.
Calendar
Clinical dates are chosen online by the student from FISDAP. "Keys" to access FISDAP are obtained through the course instructor.
Additional Information
Amarillo College, EMSP Program Web Site
See also the EMSP-1501-DC003 syllabus for a more complete picture of the requirements needed to successfully conclude these courses in order to make application to the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and/or the Texas Department of State Health Services.
AC Connect
In order to receive your AC Connect E-Mail, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu. Students use "AC Connect (Google) Email."
Syllabus Created on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM
Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM