I maintain an "open-door" policy. If my office door is open, you are welcome in, without an appointment. This is an idea of when my "door is open": Normal hours will be Monday, 0900-1600, Tuesday and Thursday mornings 0900-1100, Wednesday from 1000-1600 (I have Paramedic Students in lab from 0800-1700, so I'm in and out of the office. Text me to be sure that I will be in the office for you.) and Friday mornings, by appointment.
Throughout the week, I have meetings, appointments off campus, etc. To avoid making a trip to the Academy for nothing, please feel free to text me to make sure I'm in the office before coming in to see me. I value your time and gasoline that it takes to get to the Academy and it will never be an inconvenience for you to text me.
If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.
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
The Tutoring for Success policy applies to any student whose grade or performance in the course falls below a departmentally determined minimum threshold. In either of those cases, the instructor will direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. Under this policy, the instructor will follow specific departmental guidelines governing the use, duration, and grade component of the tutoring need.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are 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. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
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 .
EMSP-1455-002 Trauma Management
Knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with traumatic injuries.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
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.
(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 4 lab)
On Campus Course
Program Uniform
Electronics
At the completion of this course, 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.
For those who are still pursuing National and/or State EMT-Basic certifications, you must provide documentation of this certification by April 15th of this semester in order to remain enrolled in EMSP 1438, 1455, and 1456.
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.
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".
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.
Use of electronic devices for purposes other than specified by the instructor as education related is prohibited. No texting in class is allowed. Please put all phones on silent mode during class time.
Amarillo College EMSP Program Advanced Student Handbook & Internship Manual : Amarillo College’s EMSP Program has adopted an Advanced Student Handbook and Internship Manual, detailing expectations and requirements for all students. At all times, students shall conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of the approved Advanced Student Handbook, as well as Amarillo College Polices. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the course and Amarillo College. A copy of this Handbook is available in Blackboard, on the AC EMSP Website and a hardcopy is available in a binder in the EMSP lab.
***ABUSIVE, VULGAR, LEWD, OR PROFANE SPEECH WILL NOT BE TOLERATED***
Assignment Percentages of Grade
Platinum Ed Maintenance:
A 1-point deduction from your FINAL average will be taken for each "late entry" Platinum Ed email I receive regardless of the class in which it occurred.
Furthermore, each student is required to sign-up for Platinum 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.
Remember: Platinum Ed requires a one-time fee of $85 to establish a student's account.
Grading Scale:
A student who will not complete a Major Exam on the scheduled day must contact the instructor BEFORE the scheduled exam. If the absence is excused, the test must be taken BEFORE the next class session. A grade of ZERO for that exam will be recorded if this policy is not followed.
There will be no make-up for missed quiz grades. The lowest Quiz grade will be dropped at the end of the semester.
MANDATORY TUTORING POLICY:
Criteria:
Requirements:
Regular attendance is necessary for successful completion of this course.
Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.
LECTURE:
After 2 absences from lecture , a two point deduction for each additional absence will be taken from the student’s final average.
Each tardy is 0.5 absence (2 tardies=1 absence). There will be no make-up for missed quiz grades. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped.
LABORATORY:
Regular lab attendance is mandatory for successful completion of this course.
Lab participation grade will be given based on a total score of 100:
Each tardy deducts 4 points,
Each absence deducts 10 points.
Each failed formal skill evaluation deducts 5 points.
No skill can be failed more than twice for successful completion of this course.
Session 1 - Course overview, Syllabus Review, Calendar Review and administrative paperwork
Session 2 -Vol. 2, Chapter 29 Trauma Systems and Mechanisms of Injury
Session 3 - Vol. 2, Chapter 30 Bleeding
Session 4 –Exam 1/ Vol. 2. Chapter 31 Soft Tissue Trauma
Session 5 - Vol. 2, Chapter 32 Burns
Session 6 - Vol. 2, Chapter 33 Face & Neck Trauma
Session 7 – Exam 2
Session 8 - Vol. 2, Chapter 34 Head & Spine Trauma
Session 9 - Vol.2, Chapter 35 Chest Trauma
Session 10 - Exam 3 / Vol. 2, Chapter 36 Abdominal & GU Trauma
Session 11 - Vol. 2, Chapter 37 Orthopedic Trauma
Session 12 - Vol 2, Chapter 38 Environmental Emergencies
Session 13 - Vol. 2, Chapters 39 & 40 Management and Resuscitation of Field Code & Management of Critical Patients
Session 14 - Review and Discuss PHTLS
Session 15 – Final Examination
AC online is the fastest/easiest way to communicate with a large group of people. Each student should become familiar with how to log-on and use the AC Online web portal found at http://actx.angellearning.com.
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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