EMS Operations Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

EMSP-2205-001 EMS Operations

Prerequisites

Course Description

Knowledge and skills to safely manage multi-casualty incidents and rescue situations; utilize air medical resources; identify hazardous materials and other specialized incidents.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(2 sem hrs; 2 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Emergency Care in the Streets-Nancy Caroline: Jones & Bartlett

Supplies

WiFi capable Tablet or Laptop Computer

Clinical Uniform

Clinical Name Badge

Student Performance

Successful completion of this course requires a final cumulative exam average of 70% or higher.

Students 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

It is the student’s responsibility to become familiar with the Student’s Rights and Responsibilities Publication

Scholastic dishonesty will not be tolerated. The Amarillo College, 2010, Student Rights and Responsibilities Publication states, "scholastic dishonesty, punishable as prescribed by Board policies, shall include, but not be limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion" (p. 11).

Students will also be required to abide by theStudent Code of Conduct found in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Publication referenced above.

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

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. 

Grading Criteria

The highest six (6) of seven (7) examination grades will be used to determine the final cummulative average.

A = 90.0% or above 

B = 80-89%

C =  70-79%

F = 69% or below

Attendance

Regular, timely attendance is mandatory.  Each student will alloted one (1) excused absence for the course.  At the end of the course the single lowest exam grade will be dropped from the cumulative average.

Do NOT be tardy.  Tardy = Absent, no excuses.

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