Emergency Procedures Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Wade Olsen (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
<p>806-457-4467</p>Office Location
First Responders Academy
Office Hours
By appointment
Course Information
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Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:
Administrative Drop Policy
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Student Withdrawal Procedures
Students who wish to withdraw from a class must:
- consult with their instructor to obtain a signed academic withdrawal request form to submit to the AskAC department for processing
- consult with the financial aid office if receiving financial aid
- consult with the Veterans Benefit Coordinator if receiving veteran benefits
- consult with their academic advisor to determine how withdrawing may affect their enrollment in future semesters
- 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withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career, including courses from which transfer students have withdrawn at other Texas institutions of higher education.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.
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Course
EMSP-2237-001 Emergency Procedures
Prerequisites
Course Description
Application of emergency medical procedures. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
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Department Expectations
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Hours
(2 sem hrs; 4 lab)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. (2016). Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets (7th ed. Vol 1 & 2). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning.
Supplies
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.
Student Performance
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.
End-of-Course Outcomes: Integrate theory and reinforce skills introduced in other courses; and demonstrate comprehensive problem-solving techniques.
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
The student shall have the responsibility to become familiar with the Student’s Rights and Responsibilities Publication available at all Assistance Center counters or under “Current Students” at www.actx.edu.
In Addition:
Scholastic dishonesty will not be tolerated. The 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". Students will also be required to abide by the Student Code of Conduct found in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Publication referenced above.
ABUSIVE, VULGAR, LEWD, OR PROFANE SPEECH is not professional behavior and will not be tolerated.
Grading Criteria
Overall, this course is designed to be as fluid and flexible as possible to address the unique needs of each student cohort. Content therefore may seem less “structured” than students are used to in order to reinforce gaps that may exist (particular to each individual group’s progression through the program). Ample time, and direction, will be provided to prepare for any assessments that may arise throughout the semester.
Students will be evaluated in three learning domains: cognitive, psychomotor, and affective. Each domain MUST be successfully mastered to pass the course. Failure of any one domain constitutes failure of the class.
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Cognitive |
Psychomotor |
Affective |
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Criterion: A final grade of "C" or higher – primarily based on attendance and participation as evaluated by course faculty. |
Criterion: Failure of any single skill more than 2 times will constitute failure of this class |
Criterion: The student must have “Competent” ratings, maintained throughout, in all categories of the Professional Behavior Evaluation form |
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Performance:
(Number of sessions minus number of sessions absent)/number of sessions X 100 = Attendance GPA. Remember though: 5 absences results in an automatic “F” for the course! In addition, GPA is also linked to participation as evaluated by program faculty. Lack of, or poor, participation will result in grade reductions. Additionally, Fisdap goal percentages at the end of the semester accounts for 20% of the course grade Quizzes and/or Exams may be included based on each individual cohort’s relation the the End-of-Course Outcomes statement above. i.e. (but not limited to): Drug or Drip calculation assessments
Grading scale: A = 90+ GPA B = 80 to 89 GPA C = 70 to 79 GPA F = 69 and below GPA
Students should NOT expect decimal grade rounding. |
Performance:
Regular attendance is mandatory for successful completion of this course
Note: Skills examinations may be administered as laboratory practical exams. All skills exams must be performed to a level deemed satisfactory by the skills examiner.
The skills examiner will use the criteria of the Texas Department of State Health Services and/or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians to evaluate skills performance.
The skills examination forms are in FISDAP for study, practice, and evaluation. |
Performance Categories:
This Domain assessed with each Major Exam and the Final
Category specifics are located in the EMSP-2430, Special Populations course syllabus cover, or on demand by the student. |
Attendance
Attendance is CRITICAL to your success in this class. Each class session contributes towards your course grade; which, due to the nature of this course, is HEAVILY weighted towards attendance and participation.
- Missing more than 4 class sessions will result in an F for this course.
- Early departure (defined as leaving, without permission, prior to the 3.5 hour mark of each 4-hour session) is considered an absence
- Tardiness (late) will be dealt with after a meeting with the student at the discretion of the instructor
- Absences 1-4 will each reduce your overall grade heavily (entire letter grades in some instances) See grading criteria above.
- The first absence is without penalty to allow for unforeseen emergencies – cherish this policy. Don’t waste it!
Calendar
A specific calendar of events is difficult to outline in that each cohort of students have differing needs in relation to the “Course Description, and the “End-of-Course Outcomes” described above.
The course meets for 4 hours, 1-day each week throughout the semester as outlined at registration.
Additional Information
Exceptions to the policies and procedures outlined in this syllabus will be dealt with on an individual basis at the discretion of the instructor.
Syllabus Created on:
08/11/16 2:01 PM
Last Edited on:
08/24/16 3:40 PM