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EMSP-1501-003 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Corequisite: EMSP 1163 of same course section
Preparation for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic. Includes all the skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an emergency service or other specialized services.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(5 sem hrs; 4 lec, 4 lab)
On Campus Course
EMT 11th edition Navigate 2 Premier package – Text and Navigate access
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.
| Gloves | Protective Eye Glasses |
| Stethoscope | |
| Trauma Shears | Clinical Uniform (described in class) |
| One-way Ventilation Valve for pocket mask |
Learning Outcomes: Apply safety and operational principles in out-of-hospital environments; demonstrate life saving care to patients at the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level; and display professional and ethical behaviors expected of emergency personnel.
In addition, the goal of this course is such that the student will be able to describe and list the EMT’s roles and responsibilities, legal issues, and medical terminology appropriate for prehospital providers. The student will be expected to perform appropriate management procedures required of the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic for:
| Respiratory Emergencies | Shock | Musculoskeletal Injuries |
| Cardiovascular Emergencies | Obstetric Emergencies | Soft Tissue Injuries |
| Medical Emergencies | Pediatrics | Central Nervous System Injuries |
| Infection Control Measures | Geriatrics | Hazardous Material Awareness |
Emotional aspects of injury and illness, and other pertinent issues covered in class as well as the text material
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will also be required to read and understand text assignments, attend lectures and take notes accordingly, and complete and document the required clinical rotations per instructions issued in class.
The student will also be expected to develop a sufficient mastery of the following required skills:
| Patient Assessment/Management Trauma | Vital Signs |
| Patient Assessment/Management Medical | Bleeding Control/Shock Management |
| Cardiac Arrest Management/AED | Long Bone Immobilization |
| Adult 1 & 2 Rescuer CPR and FBAO | Spinal Immobilization Seated Patient |
| Child 1 & 2 Rescuer CPR and FBAO | Spinal Immobilization Supine Patient |
| Infant 1 & 2 Rescuer CPR and FBAO | Traction Splinting |
| Oxygen Administration | Epinephrine Auto-Injector |
| Mouth to Mask with Supplemental Oxygen | Bag-Valve-Mask Apneic Patient |
| Oropharyngeal Airway | Suction |
| Bronchodilator Administration | Nasopharyngeal Airway |
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- Small Volume Nebulizer - Handheld Metered Dose Inhaler |
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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
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 the Student 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.
EMT Handbook:
An EMT Handbook will be provided to each student to accompany this syllabus to more fully satisfy notification requirements of the various regulatory bodies of this course. Students are responsible to remain familiar with the Handbook throughout their enrollment. Any questions or concerns should be brought to the instructor for clarification prior to an incident or issue.
Student success will be assessed in 3 learning domains.
Failure of any ONE domain constitutes failure of the ENTIRE class.
| Cognitive | Psychomotor | Affective |
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Criterion: A final grade of "C" or higher |
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: Grading scale: A 90.0% and up B 80.0% - 89.99% C 70.0% - 79.99% F 69.99% and below
Quiz/Workbooks 5% of final average Major Exams 55% of final average (comprehensive) Final Exam 40% of final average (comprehensive) Note: In order to take the final exam, all clinical shifts MUST be successfully finished by the announced deadline. In addition, all paperwork MUST be complete and turned in to the instructor. A final exam score of ZERO will be recorded if this policy is not followed. Students should NOT expect decimal grade rounding. |
Performance: Regular attendance is mandatory for successful completion of this course All skill-sheets in the Course Manual for each specific course must be completed with a passing grade
Note: Skills examinations will 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 the Course Laboratory Manual for study, practice, and evaluation. |
Performance Categories:
Note: Specific details for each category provided the first class meeting |
Academic Students:
The clinical (EMSP-1163) letter grade will be the same as the student's EMSP 1501 classroom, final average - provided clinical rotations are successfully completed as evaluated by EMSP program faculty and the clinicians assigned for each clinical shift. Failure to successfully complete the clinical course also constitutes failure of the classroom (EMSP 1501) course.
REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS:
The American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support written and skills examination will be administered during the third class session. All students are required to take and pass these examinations. A score of 84% is the minimum passing score for the written exam. ANY STUDENT, WHO FAILS THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION, OR ANY PART OF THE SKILLS EXAMINATION, WILL BE REQUIRED TO DROP THE COURSE OR RECEIVE AN "F". THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.
The student will be expected to develop a sufficient mastery of the EMT-Basic required skills to satisfy requirements of the Texas Department of State Health Services per the judgment of a skills proctor in an appropriate skills examination setting. Each skill will be tested individually throughout the course and there will be only one retest offered for a given skill. FAILURE OF THE RETEST CONSTITUTES FAILURE OF THE COURSE AND THE STUDENT WILL BE COUNSELED TO DROP OR RECEIVE A FAILING GRADE FOR THE COURSE
A quiz will usually be administered at the beginning of each class. The quiz will cover the material to be discussed that day in class and/or previous classes. In the event of an absence or tardy, a quiz grade of “0” will be given for that day. Quizzes cannot be made up. At the end of the semester,the four lowest of the quiz, homework, or workbook grades for each student will be dropped.
SKILLS EXAMINATIONS:
Skills examinations will 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 the EMT Handbook for study, practice, and evaluation.
MAKE-UP POLICY:
Missed EXAM make-ups must be discussed with the instructor prior to the scheduled exam. If the absence is excused, the test must be taken within one week of the scheduled exam date. A grade of ZERO for that exam will be averaged in if this policy is not followed.
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. It is the responsibility of the student to attend each class.
Each tardy is 0.5 absence (2 tardies=1 absence). Quizzes and Examinations will be administered at the beginning of class period. The quizzes and examinations will not be passed out late and cannot be made up if missed.
No more than 4 class sessions may be missed. If the student misses more than 4 class sessions they will be advised to withdraw from the course or receive a grade of F.
There will be no make-up for missed quizzes, homework, or workbook grades. The four lowest quiz grades will be dropped continually, or AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER as appropriate.
Session 1: Introductions, class policies and procedures, course documentation
Session 2: AHA HCP BCLS Course Part 1
Session 3: AHA HCP BCLS Course Part 2 and Examinations Mandatory pass (84% on written and 100% on practical exams) to continue the EMT course
Session 4: Clinical Tours Note: Wear "uniform". Also Background check through Precheck Due
Session 5: Ch. 1, 2, 3, 4
Session 6: EXAM 01; Lab
Session 7: Ch. 5, 6, 7
Session 8: EXAM 02; Lab
Session 9: Ch. 9, 10
Session 10: EXAM 03- Comprehensive; Lab
Session 11: Ch. 11, 12, 13
Session 12: EXAM 04; Lab
Session 13: Ch. 14, 15
Session 14: EXAM 05; Lab
Session 15: Ch. 16, 17
Session 16: EXAM 06 - Comprehensive; Lab
Session 17: Ch. 18, 19
Session 18: EXAM 07; Lab
Session 19: Ch. 20, 21, 22
Session 20: EXAM 08; Lab
Session 21: Ch. 23, 24
Session 22: EXAM 09; Lab
Session 23: Ch. 25, 26
Session 24: EXAM 10 - Comprehensive; Lab
Session 25: Ch. 27, 28
Session 26: EXAM 11; Ch. 29, 30
Session 27: Ch. 31,32
Session 28: EXAM 12, Ch 33, 34
Session 29: Ch. 35, 36, 41
Session 30: Comprehensive Written Final Exam
8-hour Extrication Session: On a Saturday TBA: 8 hr lecture over Ch. 8,37,38,39,40
PROGRAM MEDICAL DIRECTOR: Dr. Darrell Morgan, M.D.
ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR: Stephen Howard, M.D.
DEAN OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION: Linda Munoz, Ph.D.
Program Director & Instructor: Wade Olsen, M.Ed., L.P., NRP
TX DSHS Course Approval #: Provided in class
In order to maintain compliance with Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 97, Subchapter B, rule §97.64 all immunization documentation must be on file with the EMSP program office WITHIN 10 DAYS of the first class session. Failure to meet this requirement will result in dismissal from the class. Refunds are subject to Amarillo College policy. These immunizations include:
In addition, area clinical sites require:
Student must be eighteen years of age and have a high school diploma or GED certificate within 1 year of Course Completion date. (Texas Department of State Health Services requirement for state certification)
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK:
Prior to attending any Clinical rotation, each student must submit to a criminal background check (a requirement imposed by the clinical sites – not Amarillo College). This is only done online at http://www.precheck.com. On this website, YOU MUST SELECT “ALLIED HEALTH” in order for your instructor to verify compliance. You cannot go to clinical, and therefore cannot complete this course with a grade higher than “F” or “U”, without approval through this process. You must pay with a credit card or money order. The cost is approximately $55. Note: A criminal history does not necessarily preclude you from clinical. Honesty on the application is the best policy.
CLINICAL SCHEDULING WEB SITE:
All clinical shifts are chosen online from a commercial website requiring an approximate $20 fee. See instructor for details.
POLICY FOR STUDENTS REQUIRING TASP REMEDIATION
Students that have been identified for TASP-required remediation must, according to Texas State Law, participate continuously in their TASP-remediation courses or they will be withdrawn for ALL course work, including the AH courses, through an administrative withdrawal for non-compliance. If you have any questions about TASP-remediation, please call the Advising and Counseling Center at 371-5440; or Testing Services in the Student Service Center, Room 101, 371-5445.
CELLULAR TELEPHONES AND PAGERS:
Pagers and telephones are disruptive during class time. Telephones and pagers must be turned off/silent during class time. If you feel that you will have an emergency during class time, leave the number of the student services office and they will contact you immediately. The number is 371-5300.
WITHDRAWING FROM A COURSE:
It is the responsibility of the student to officially drop or withdraw from a course. Failure to officially withdraw will result in a grade of "F" in the course (EMSP 1501/1163/1001). Students are not automatically dropped from their class roster as a result of nonattendance.
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.
STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE:
A student who has a problem with the course or the course instructor should make every attempt to resolve the problem with the course instructor. If that is not successful, the student may appeal the decision of the instructor to the Program Director, the appropriate Dean, the Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the President - IN THAT ORDER.
Students will be required to abide by the Student Code of Conduct which can be found in the AC Catalog
EXCEPTIONS (if any) TO THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THE SYLLABUS, OR EMT HANDBOOK, WILL BE DEALT WITH ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.
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