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1 COURSE CHANGE REQUEST Status: PENDING Last Updated: Folden Jr,H Eugene 02/12/2016 Term Information Effective Term Summer 2016 Previous Value Spring 2016 Course Change Information What change is being proposed? (If more than one, what changes are being proposed?) The grading basis be changed from Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory to Letter Graded "Additional fee required" be added to the course description What is the rationale for the proposed change(s)? Initial course request as S/U was an error This is an intense course which includes a significant knowledge component in addition to physical skills which upon successful completion leads to a Wilderness First Responder certification. Evaluation of all the course components would best be determined via the Letter Graded basis. Additional fee statement needed for information and fairness to students. What are the programmatic implications of the proposed change(s)? (e.g. program requirements to be added or removed, changes to be made in available resources, effect on other programs that use the course)? None Is approval of the requrest contingent upon the approval of other course or curricular program request? No Is this a request to withdraw the course? No General Information Course Bulletin Listing/Subject Area Fiscal Unit/Academic Org College/Academic Group Level/Career Kinesiology:Sprt, Ftns&Hlth Pr Department of Human Sciences - D1251 Education & Human Ecology Undergraduate Course Number/Catalog Course Title Transcript Abbreviation Course Description Previous Value Semester Credit Hours/Units Fixed: 3 Wilderness First Responder Wild Frst Respnder The Wilderness First Responder course will provide students the knowledge and skills needed to respond to backcountry medical and trauma situations. This is an 80-hour intensive course that meets 8-10 consecutive days between semesters or during a 4-week Session. Upon successful completion students will receive a Wilderness First Responder completion card valid for 3 years. Additional fee required The Wilderness First Responder course will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to respond to backcountry medical and trauma situations. This is an 80-hour intensive course that meets 8-10 consecutive days between semesters or during a 4-week Session. Upon successful completion students will receive a Wilderness First Responder completion card valid for 3 years. Offering Information Length Of Course Flexibly Scheduled Course Does any section of this course have a distance education component? Grading Basis Previous Value 14 Week, 7 Week, 4 Week (May Session), 12 Week (May + Summer) Sometimes No Letter Grade Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Page 1

2 COURSE CHANGE REQUEST Status: PENDING Last Updated: Folden Jr,H Eugene 02/12/2016 Repeatable Course Components Grade Roster Component Credit Available by Exam Admission Condition Course Off Campus Campus of Offering No Laboratory Laboratory No No Sometimes Columbus Prerequisites and Exclusions Prerequisites/Corequisites Exclusions None None Cross-Listings Cross-Listings Subject/CIP Code Subject/CIP Code Subsidy Level General Studies Course Intended Rank Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior Requirement/Elective Designation The course is an elective (for this or other units) or is a service course for other units Course Details Course goals or learning objectives/outcomes Students will be able to minimize disease transmission when providing care in an emergency; Students will be able to use patient assessment progressions to deal with and treat various and numerous traumatic injuries including bleeding and burn wounds, orthopedic injuries, head & neck injuries, abdominal injuries and medical emergencies Use industry standards to document assessment and care. Develop acceptable moving and carrying techniques of patients for evacuation procedures Page 2

3 COURSE CHANGE REQUEST Status: PENDING Last Updated: Folden Jr,H Eugene 02/12/2016 Content Topic List See separate attachment of Topical Outline Gather equipment, review trip packet, read ahead in textbook. DAY 1: Cover Medico-legal issues; Quick Review: Basic Life Support- Infant/Child/Adult CPR; Obstructed Airway; Preventing disease transmission; Patient Assessment Primary Survey; Secondary Survey; DAY 2: Patient Assessment Wrap-up; Oxygen and Airway- O2 Admin; Oro/Nasopharyngeal airways; Being a patient and a responder; Head and Neck Injuries-C-spine rolling and patient movement; Orthopedic Injuries Sprains and strains, Fractures. DAY 3: Bleeding and Shock; Soft Tissue Injuries; Wilderness wound and burn management; Bandaging; Micro- Medics Presentations x4; Chest & Abdominal Injuries: Fractured ribs, flail chest; Pneumothorax/hemothorax, Tension pneumothorax. DAY 4: Focused spinal exam; Behavioral Emergencies; Micro-Medics Presentations x4; Medical Emergencies Respiratory emergencies: Seizure disorders :Stroke, Diabetes, Cardiac emergencies. Allergies and anaphylaxis DAY 5: GI Disorders and Acute Abdominal Pain: Abdominal illness, Traveler s diarrhea, Waterborne and food-borne illnesses, Water treatment, Gender specific issues, Mammal bites/snake bites/insect stings, Poisons and toxins; DAY 5: Micro-Medics Presentations x4; Environmental Medicine, Heat and cold injuries, Submersion incidents, Lightning injuries, Medical problems at high altitudes. DAY 6: Review: Triage, Mass Causality and Communication First-Aid Kits; Field Practical (see attached gear list); Improvised litters; Litter carrying techniques; Radio protocol; Bivouac; Critical incident stress management. DAY 7: Scenario wrap up, final considerations; Helicopter Evacuations; Review session; Skills Check; Final written exam and practical. DAY 8: Additional testing day: Skills Check; Final written exam and practical exam Attachments Comments KNSFHP Wilderness First Responder Syllabus docx (Syllabus. Owner: Shiebler,Charles L) Revision request sent per Jason Ronis for minor revision (by Odum,Sarah A. on 02/12/ :46 AM) Workflow Information Status User(s) Date/Time Step Submitted Shiebler,Charles L 01/25/ :47 PM Submitted for Approval Approved Folden Jr,H Eugene 02/09/ :20 AM Unit Approval Revision Requested Odum,Sarah A. 02/12/ :46 AM College Approval Submitted Folden Jr,H Eugene 02/12/ :33 PM Submitted for Approval Approved Folden Jr,H Eugene 02/12/ :34 PM Unit Approval Pending Approval Odum,Sarah A. Zircher,Andrew Paul Warnick,Bryan R. Achterberg,Cheryl L 02/12/ :34 PM College Approval Page 3

4 The Ohio State University The Department of Human Sciences KNSFHP Wilderness First Responder (3 credits) Instructor: Class #: Phone: Class Location: Office Hours: By appointment Meeting Time: (see calendar) Address: Course Website: Semester, Year: Course Description Wilderness First Responder (WFR) has long been recognized as the standard in wilderness medical training for guides, trip leaders and outdoor professionals. This 80-hour WFR course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to respond to backcountry medical and trauma situations. Students will learn patient stabilization, treatment, and evacuation with special attention to extended patient care. Upon successful completion students will receive a WFR completion card valid for 3 years. Additional fee required. Course Objectives By the conclusion of the course, students will be able to: 1. Minimize disease transmission when providing care in an emergency 2. Use patient assessment progressions to deal with and treat traumatic injuries including bleeding and burn wounds, orthopedic injuries, head and neck injuries, abdominal injuries; medical emergencies including cardiac, respiratory, and neurological issues, allergies, diabetes; and environmental emergencies: thermoregulation, lightening, water accidents, bites and stings. 3. Use industry standards to document assessment and care. 4. Develop acceptable moving and carrying techniques of patients for evacuation procedures. Text Required: The Wilderness First Responder student workbook. (included in the fee for the course) Optional Reference Textbook: American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. (2013). Wilderness First Aid: Emergency Care for Remote Locations. 4th Edition. Jones and Bartlett: Sudberry, MA. Page 1 of 5

5 Technology The use of Carmen is employed in this course for the dissemination of course materials such as syllabus, handouts and course notes. Additional communication among students and the instructor is available via . Topical Outline (Course Outline) Day Topic Homework Prior to first class meeting Gather equipment, review trip packet, read ahead in textbook. Read p in manual Gather equipment, prep for class. Day 1 Jan 3 Medico-legal issues; Quick Review: Basic Life Support- Infant/Child/Adult CPR; Obstructed Airway; Preventing disease transmission; Patient Assessment Primary Survey; Secondary Survey; Organized Thinking; Head-to-toe, SAMPLE, OPQRST, AVPU, SOAP Read Hmwk 1 Due tomorrow Expect a Quiz first thing Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Patient Assessment Wrap-up; Oxygen and Airway- O2 Admin; Oro/Nasopharyngeal airways; Being a patient and a responder; Head and Neck Injuries-C-spine rolling and patient movement; Orthopedic Injuries Sprains and strains Fractures Improvised splints Dislocations Bleeding and Shock; Soft Tissue Injuries; Wilderness wound and burn management; Bandaging; Micro-Medics Presentations x4; Chest & Abdominal Injuries: Fractured ribs, flail chest; Pneumothorax/hemothorax, Tension pneumothorax; Open vs closed abdominal injuries Focused spinal exam; Behavioral Emergencies; Micro-Medics Presentations x4; Medical Emergencies Respiratory emergencies: Seizure disorders :Stroke, Diabetes, Cardiac emergencies, Allergies and anaphylaxis GI Disorders and Acute Abdominal Pain: Abdominal illness, Traveler s diarrhea, Waterborne and food-borne illnesses, Water treatment, Gender specific issues, Mammal bites/snake bites/insect stings, Poisons and toxins; Micro-Medics Presentations x4; Environmental Medicine, Heat and cold injuries, Submersion incidents, Lightning injuries, Medical problems at high altitudes Review: Triage, Mass Causality and Communication First-Aid Kits; Field Practical (see attached gear list); Improvised litters; Litter carrying techniques; Radio protocol; Bivouac; Critical incident stress management; Mock Scenario is late night, please plan accordingly Read p Hmwk 2 Due tomorrow Expect a Quiz first thing Read p.73, Hmwk 3 Due tomorrow Expect a Quiz first thing Read p.91-92, , , 120 Hmwk 4 Due tomorrow Expect a Quiz first thing Prep for the field, read p Hmwk 5 Due tomorrow Study! Study! Day 7 Scenario wrap up, final considerations; Helicopter Evacuations; Review session; Skills Check; Study! Final written exam and practical. Day 8 Optional testing date for those who d like additional time to study. Study! Page 2 of 5

6 Evaluation Grading Scale 93% - 100% = A 80% - 83% = B- 67% - 69% = D+ 90% - 92% = A- 77% - 79% = C+ 60% - 66% = D 87% - 89% = B+ 74% - 76% = C 0 59% = E 84% - 86% = B 70% - 73% = C- The following elements make up the grading criteria for this course: Quizzes/Homework- 5% of final grade Micro-Medic Presentation- 5% of final grade Final Written Exam- 50% of final grade Skills Check: 0% of final grade, but required to take practical. Practical Exam: 40% of final grade Attendance/Participation/Preparation: This class is based on active, experiential learning - your attendance and enthusiastic participation are critical components to your success. Participation means being engaged in discussions, eye contact and having appropriate materials at your desk. Texting or using other electronics during class will result in a zero for attendance for that day. Missing more than 4 hours of class for any unexcused absence will result in an automatic failure of the class, and you will not receive a refund. If a class is missed for an excusable reason (Doctor or Funeral), legitimate documentation (doctor s note, funeral notice) must be provided to the instructor by the following class. Any make-up work is at the discretion of the instructor. Clothing & Gear: Proper clothing is expected for both safety and comfort we will be outdoors for numerous scenarios that allow students to practice skills hands-on. Course Policies and Details Certification: All students who satisfy the requirements of Wilderness First Responder certification will receive a certification of complet ion card from SOLO, the oldest continuously operating wilderness medicine school in the world. This certification is valid for three years. WFR Cards are not valid without a current CPR card. Adult CPR certification from the AHA can be added for an additional fee during one of the evenings of the course. Course Materials: A Wilderness First Responder student workbook is included in the cost of the class and is required to bring to class each day. A pen and a watch with a seconds hand are also required and are the student s responsibility. You should be dressed to be outside each day and have clothes that can get dirty. Page 3 of 5

7 Course Guidelines: This course is an intense progression for building your knowledge and skills in wilderness medicine. Some of this material will be very familiar to you, while other subject matter in this course may be brand new. So, in the spirit of optimal learning, it is expected that you: Be prepared before class. Arrive to class on time ready to learn and to share! Be dressed to be outside no matter what the weather. Be open to new perspectives in performing an outdoor skill. Practice what you have learned between class periods. Your success with this material increases exponentially according to your time and practice on your own. The PAR-Q and Notice of Risk Forms PAR-Q Because of the potential risk associated with certain activities, all students enrolled in this course are required to complete the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q). The student s PAR-Q is available on the course s Carmen site ( and must be completed prior to participating in any class activity. Furthermore, if any question on the PAR-Q is answered with a Yes, students must provide additional documentation from a physician, which gives the student permission to participate in the class. The PAR-Q must be completed prior to participating in any class activity. Notice of Risk Due to the potential risk associated with certain activities, all students enrolled in this course are required to complete the Notice of Risk (NoR) form which is on the course Carmen site ( The NoR must be completed prior to participating in any class activity. If a student is under the age of 18 the student must complete the NoR and supplement the quiz with the Agreement to Release form completed by a parent/guardian. The Agreement to Release can be found on Carmen as well. Academic Misconduct The Ohio State University s Code of Student Conduct (Section ) defines academic misconduct as: Any activity that tends to compromise the academic integrity of the University, or subvert the educational process. Examples of academic misconduct include (but are not limited to) plagiarism, collusion (unauthorized collaboration), copying the work of another student, and possession of unauthorized materials during an examination, or violating any safety rules. Ignorance of the University s Code of Student Conduct is never considered an excuse for academic misconduct. If I suspect that a student has committed academic misconduct in this course, I am obligated by University Rules to report my suspicions to the Committee on Academic Misconduct. If COAM determines that you have violated the University s Code of Student Conduct (i.e., committed academic misconduct), the sanctions for the Page 4 of 5

8 misconduct could include a failing grade in this course and suspension or dismissal from the University. For additional information, see the Code of Student Conduct). Students with extenuating circumstances that are in conflict with these set policies are encouraged to contact the instructor during office hours or by appointment. Grievances and Solving Problems According to University Policies, available from the Division of Student Affairs, if you have a problem with this class, You should seek to resolve a grievance concerning a grade or academic practice by speaking first with the instructor or professor: Then, if necessary, with the department chairperson, college dean, and provost, in that order. Specific procedures are outlined in Faculty Rule , which is available from the Office of Student Life, 208 Ohio Union. Grievances against graduate, research, and teaching assistants should be submitted first to the supervising instructor, then to the chairperson of the assistant s department. Statement on Diversity The College of Education and Human Ecology affirms the importance and value of diversity in the student body. Our programs and curricula reflect our multicultural society and global economy and seek to provide opportunities for students to learn more about persons who are different from them. Discrimination against any individual based upon protected status, which is defined as age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status, is prohibited. The Department of Human Sciences (DHS) is committed to maintaining a community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect among its members; and encourages each individual to strive to reach his or her own potential. In pursuit of its goal of academic excellence, the Department seeks to develop and nurture diversity, believing that it strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches campus life. The Department prohibits discrimination against any member of the school s community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability status, health status, or veteran status. ODS Statement Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact one of the instructors privately to discuss specific needs. The Office of Disability Services is relied upon for assistance in verifying the need for accommodations and developing accommodation strategies. Please contact the Office for Disability Services at (V) or (TDD) in room 150 Pomerene Hall to coordinate reasonable accommodations; Please make sure that students know they will be expected to follow Americans with Disabilities Act Guidelines for access to technology. Page 5 of 5