EMT Course Syllabus Spring 2017 (February - May) Instructor/Coordinator: Prescott Nadeau, AEMT / EMS I.C. Instructor/Coordinator Contact Information: Prescott Nadeau: (C) 802-999-5944 Email- pnadeau38@gmail.com Course Meeting Days and Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays ; Some Saturdays 08:30-16:00 (See course list for exact dates). Course Location: NETS Training Facility 20 Susie Wilson Rd, Unit C Lower Essex, VT 05452 Cost: $650.00 (cost does not include book, but does cover access to emstesting.com) Course Prerequisites: Students must have a current American Heart Association BLS for the Healthcare Provider CPR card. Course Description The Emergency Medical Technician course prepares the EMT student to provide prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Areas of study include an introduction to emergency medical services systems, roles and responsibilities of EMTs, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, special considerations for working in the prehospital setting, and providing patient transportation. Teaching/Learning Methods: Teaching-learning methods in this course may include, but are not limited to, assigned readings, presentations, discussion, critical thinking exercises, labs, and class activities. Evaluation procedures include quizzes, written examinations, and assignments.
Course Objectives: At the completion of this course the student shall be able to: 1. Describe the roles of EMS in the health care system. 2. Demonstrate the professional attributes expected of EMTs. 3. Perform the roles and responsibilities of an EMT with regard to personal safety and wellness, as well as the safety of others. 4. Perform the duties of an EMT with regard for medical-legal and ethical issues, including functioning under medical direction and within the scope of practice. 5. Apply principles of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, life span development, and therapeutic communications to the assessment and management of patients. 6. Identify the need for and perform immediately lifesaving interventions to manage a patient s airway, breathing, and circulation. 7. Assess and manage patients of all ages with a variety of complaints, medical conditions, and traumatic injuries. 8. Apply principles of emergency medical services operations, including considerations in ambulance and air medical transportation, multiple-casualty incidents, gaining access to and extricating patients, hazardous materials incidents, and responding to situations involving weapons of mass destruction. Functional Job Requirements: All students must meet the functional job requirements of an Emergency Medical Technician as outlined in the Student Handbook distributed by the Vermont Department of Health Office of EMS throughout the program. Course Textbook: Brady Emergency Care (13 th edition): Access to EMS Testing provided by NETS Required Equipment/Supplies: Each student is required to have the following equipment and supplies before the first skills lab on February 6 th : BP cuff, Stethoscope, Watch Course Completion Requirements:
Successful completion of this course requires adherence to course policies, completing all course assignments, maintaining a course average of 70% with a minimum score of 70% on the course final examinations, and successfully demonstrating all required skills. In addition, all students will be required to have a minimum of five documented patient contacts. Course Attendance Policy: Student attendance is required at all scheduled classes, including lab sessions. Students may be dropped from the course for excessive absences of any kind. Excused absences may be granted by the course instructor/coordinator for extenuating circumstances. If more than two absences occur for any reason, the status of the student will be reviewed by the NETS faculty to determine a disposition. Course failure is likely under these circumstances. If a student misses any class, he or she is responsible for any missed quizzes, examinations, and material covered in that class session. Prompt arrival is expected at all class activities. It is the student s responsibility to sign in on the attendance roster. Like being on shift for your agency lives depend on our prompt response and prompt attendance. Comportment: Students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the professional expectations for EMT s at all times. Students are reminded that they are representatives of Vermont EMS as well as the agencies they serve and this educational program. Professional conduct is essential to a successful course experience and rewarding EMS career. Dress and Appearance: Students shall be appropriately and neatly attired so as not to distract from the learning process. Students should wear comfortable slacks or pants, shirts or t-shirts, and boots, shoes or sneakers. For the safety of the student and others, students may not wear shorts, tank tops, half shirts, sleeveless shirts, halter-tops, tube tops, skirts, open toe/heel shoes or sandals. Students should dress with safety in mind, as training sessions will require the use of various equipment and training aides. Staff members accept the responsibility for reasonable interpretation of this policy and advising of the student in its regard. Students arriving wearing inappropriate attire may not be able to participate in the training evolutions, for the safety of the student. *On days of practical labs the students will wear clothing similar to what they will wear while on duty with their service. This provides the students the ability to train like they will practice. Academic Dishonesty:
Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated and is grounds for immediate dismissal from the program and other administrative action. Examples include, but are not limited to: Cheating in any form Falsification or forgery of academic documents, applications, clinical evaluations, lab evaluations, etc. Plagiarism (including copying and pasting of electronic text into assigned work) Course Grading and Grading Scale: Although passing is a 70%, it is strongly encouraged that students strive for an 80% on all exams. This will encourage your study for successful passing of the CAT (Computer Adaptive Test). 2 Assignments 10% each (20%) 6 Exams 5% each (30%) Final Skills Exam 20% Final Written Exam 30% Total 100% Percent Letter Grade 100 A 95-99 A- 90-94 B 85-89 B- 80-84 C 76-79 C- 70-75 D Below 70 F ** Students will be required to complete the NIMS 100 & 700 and also the Haz-Mat Awareness online programs. Credit hours will be applied as provided by the course outline from each program. Please see syllabus for due date. NIMS 100 & 700: https://training.fema.gov/nims/ Haz-Mat Awareness: http://www.saferesponse.com/online_courses/hazardousmaterials-response-awareness-level--2/details Course Schedule
Tuesday, February 7 th Course Introduction and Overview Assignment #1 will be assigned - Two page paper on EMS topic of Chapter 1 students choice Introduction to Emergency Medical Care Thursday, February 9 th Chapter 2 The Well-being of the EMT Chapter 4 Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issues Thursday, February 16 th Chapter 3 Lifting and Moving Patients Chapter 36 EMS Operations Lifting and Moving Patients Tuesday, February 21 st Chapter 5 Medical Terminology Chapter 6 Anatomy and Physiology
Saturday, February 25 th 0830-1600 Tuesday, February 28 th Chapter 7 Ventilation, Perfusion, and Shock: Understanding Pathophysiology Chapter 8 Life Span Development CPR/AED review (NREMT) Cardiac Arrest Management (NREMT) Lifting/Moving Practical Chapter 9 Airway Management Chapter 10 Respiration and Artificial Ventilation Exam 1 (open for 1 week) Thursday, March 2 nd Airway BVM Ventilation (NREMT) Oxygen Administration (NREMT) Tuesday, March 7 th Thursday, March 9 th Chapter 11 Scene Size-Up Chapter 12 The Primary Assessment Lab (if time): Primary Assessment Chapter 13 Vital Signs and Monitoring Devices Chapter 14 The Secondary Assessment Baseline Vital Signs
Saturday March 11 th 0830-1600 Tuesday, March 14 th Chapter 15 Communication and Documentation Primary Assessment Secondary Assessment Airway Management BVM of Apneic Patient (NREMT) Vital Signs Documentation Chapter 16 General Pharmacology Drug Cards and med admin. NIMS 100 & 700 due (must be printed copies, not emailed) Exam 2 (open for one week) Assignment #1 due today Thursday, March 16 th Tuesday, March 21 st Chapter 17 Respiratory Emergencies Respiratory assessments Chapter 18 Cardiac Emergencies Cardiac assessments Assignment #2 will be assigned: Prepare a 10-15 minute presentation. Topic of students choice *Must be EMS related Thursday, March 23 rd Chapter 19 Diabetes Emergencies and AMS Exam 3 (open for one week)
Saturday, March 25 th 0830-1600 Tuesday, March 28 th Airway Baseline Vital Signs Monitoring Devices Medical Assessments Medication Admin. Glucometry Chapter 20 Allergic Reaction Thursday, March 30 th Chapter 21 Poisoning and Overdose Emergencies Chapter 23 Behavioral and Psychiatric Emergencies and Suicide Tuesday, April 4 th Chapter 22 Abdominal Emergencies Chapter 24 Hematologic and Renal Emergencies
Thursday, April 6 th Chapter 25 Bleeding and Shock Chapter 26 Soft Tissue Trauma Chapter 27 Chest and Abdominal Trauma Exam 4 (open for one week) Saturday, April 8 th 0830-1600 Chapter 28 Musculoskeletal Trauma Trauma Assessment (NREMT) Random Skill (NREMT) Tuesday, April 11 th Thursday, April 13 th Protocols: 2.20 (A/P), 6.6 Chapter 29 Trauma to the Head, Neck and Spine Trauma Assessment Chapter 30 Multisystem Trauma Chapter 31 Environmental Emergencies
Tuesday, April 18 th Chapter 32 Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies Chapter 33 Pediatric Emergencies Childbirth Exam 5 (open for one week) Thursday, April 20 th Chapter 34 Geriatric Emergencies Chapter 35 Emergencies for Patients with Special Challenges Haz-Mat Awareness Due (must be handed in paper copy, not emailed) Tuesday, April 25 th Trauma Assessment (NREMT) OB Bleeding Control (NREMT) Thursday, April 27 th Chapter 37 Hazardous Materials, Multiple-Casualty Incidents, and Incident Management Tuesday, May 2 nd Chapter 38 Highway Safety and Vehicle Extrication Chapter 39 EMS Response to Terrorism
Thursday, May 4 th Student Presentations Assignment #2 Presentations Exam 6 (open for one week) Tuesday, May 9 th Student Presentations Thursday, May 11 th NREMT Skills Assessments Saturday, May 13 th 0830-1600 Class Final Practical Station Rodeo/Mock Psychomotor Exam Final Exam Tuesday, May 16 th Review for NREMT Skills Exam
Thursday, May 18 th Course Review and Completion Night Certificates & Recognition Open to family and friends Light refreshments