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 Enrollment Center, Suite 700. 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
Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student’s success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.
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-1455-001 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)
Hybrid
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. (2018) Nancy Caroline's Emergency Care in the Streets (9th ed.) Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning.
Accompanying student workbook for the above text is optional
Accompanying online publisher student resources are optional
EMSP Advanced Student Handbook (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.
Required Immunizations:
A complete listing of the Amarillo College, AEMT & Paramedic program requirements are found in the Advanced Student Handbook provided by your instructor. You are responsible to remain familiar with, and adhere to, its contents.
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***
AMARILLO COLLEGE EMSP HANDBOOKS: Amarillo College's EMSP Program has adopted an Advanced Student Handbook & Internship Manual, detailing expectations and requirements for all students. The current Handbook is posted in this course's BlackBoard. At all times, students SHALL conduct themselves in a in accordance with the provisions of the approved EMSP Advanced Student Handbook, as well as Amarillo College Policies. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the course and Amarillo College.
This is a hybrid course, not an online course.
Student success will be assessed in 3 learning domains.
Failure of any ONE domain constitutes failure of the ENTIRE class.
| Cognitive | Psychomotor | Affective |
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 |
Performance: Quizzes 20% of overall grade two lowest grades dropped Major Exams 80% of overall grade Final Exam 0% of overall grade (this course has no true "final exam," rather, it has four equally-rated major exams. 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.
| 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 $90-$100 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.
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. Failure to progress satisfactorily in the online, didactic weekly assignments could result in nonadmittance to lab sessions. This could result in failure of this class!
Week 1: Ch 30 & Ch 32 (one quiz per chapter)
Week 2: Ch 31 & Ch 41 (one quiz per chapter)
Week 3: Ch 36 & Ch 37 (one quiz per chapter)(Exam 1, covering Week 1, Week 2 and Week 3 Chapters)
Week 4: Ch 34 & Ch 35 (one quiz per chapter)
Week 5:Ch 38 & Ch 39 (one quiz per chapter)(Exam 2, covering Week 3 and Week 4 Chapters)
Week 6: Ch 33 (Quiz Ch 33) and (Exam 3, covering Ch 33)
Week 7: Ch 40 (Quiz Ch 40)
Week 8: Final Exam (Chs 40)
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.
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