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EMSP-1438-001 Introduction to Advanced Practice
Fundamental elements associated with emergency medical services to include preparatory practices, pathophysiology, medication administration and related topics.
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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.
(4 sem; 3 lec, 4 lab)
On Campus Course
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. (2018) Nancy Caroline's Emergency Care in the Streets (8th ed.) Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning.
Accompanying student workbook for the above text is optional
EMSP Advanced Student Handbook (provided in class)
Learning outcomes: Describe and list the roles and responsibilities of advanced EMS personnel within the EMS system; apply the basic concepts of development, pathophysiology and pharmacology to assessment and management of emergency patients; administer medications; employ effective communication; and interpret the medical/legal issues; demonstrate ethical behaviors; and discuss well-being of the paramedic.
In addition, 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.
***ABUSIVE, VULGAR, LEWD, OR PROFANE SPEECH WILL NOT BE TOLERATED***
Student success will be assessed in 3 learning domains.
Failure of any ONE domain constitutes failure of the ENTIRE class.
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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: Quizzes 10% of overall grade two lowest grades dropped Major Exams 55% of overall grade Final Exam 35% of overall grade Grading scale: A 90% + B 80% - 89.9% C 70% - 79.9% F 69.9% and below 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.
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Performance Categories:
Note: Specific details for each category provided the first class meeting |
MANDATORY TUTORING POLICY:
Criteria:
Requirements:
Platinum Maintenance:
A 1-point deduction from your FINAL average will be taken for each "late" Platinum 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 requires a one-time fee of approximately $80-$90 to establish a student's account.
MAJOR EXAM MAKE-UP POLICY:
A student who will not complete a Major Exam at the scheduled time must contact the instructor before the scheduled exam. If the absence is excused, the test must be taken BEFORE the next class session. If the absence is NOT excused, or no prior contact with the instructor occurred, a TEN PERCENT GRADE REDUCTION PER DAY will be assessed during the first 7 days the exam is late; after which, a score of zero will be awarded. No further attempt will then be possible.
There will be no make-up for missed quiz grades. The two lowest quiz grades will be dropped.
Regular attendance is necessary for successful completion of this course. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.
The EMSP program UNIFORM MUST be appropriately worn at all times while attending EMSP classes, labs, and events. Failure to do so will result in NON-admittance to that particular class/lab session with associated grade losses or penalties. In addition, students are representatives of Amarillo College while in uniform. As such, disciplinary action (up to, and including, removal from the program) will be taken against any student wearing the uniform inappropriately, or in an unfitting location, whether on (or outside) an AC class or event.
After 2 absences from lecture and/or lab, a one 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/workbook grades.
Refer to the EMSP Advanced Student Handbook for program-wide attendance policies
LABORATORY:
Regular attendance is mandatory for successful completion of this course. No Skill can be failed more than twice for successful completion of this course
Session 1: Introductions, Class policies and procedures, EMT exam
Session 2: Ch 1
Session 3: Ch 2
Session 4: Comprehensive Exam 1
Session 5: Ch 3
Session 6: Ch 4 & Texas Jurisprudence
Session 7: Ch 5
Session 8: Comprehensive Exam 2
Session 9: Ch 6
Session 10: Ch 7
Session 11: Ch 8 (through page 316)
Session 12: Ch 8
Session 13: Comprehensive Exam 3
Session 14: Ch 10, Ch 13 (through page 646)
Session 15: Ch 13
Session 16: Comprehensive Final Exam Note: The Final begins at 0830
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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