Technician (EMT) When every second counts... when the situation is at its worst... when there s an accident or medical emergency that s when an Technician (EMT) is at their best. EMTs are first responders, assessing dangerous situations and stabilizing the sick or injured all while maintaining patience, understanding and compassion. The EMT pathway at the Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler is designed to train students to function independently in a medical emergency and be capable of providing pre-hospital care at the scene or in transportation. Upon successful completion of the training program, students will: Be proficient in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Know how to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies Understand the basics for handling cardiac and respiratory arrest, heart attacks, seizures and diabetic emergencies Realize how to manage traumatic injuries such as fall, fractures, lacerations and burns Have hands-on experience in conducting patient assessment, history, and vital signs CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Technician, Paramedic 53
Course of Study Technician 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 7th Grade CC 8th Grade CC Exploratory Emergency Medical Technician 100 EMT100 (1 Credit) EMT Integrated Health CHE100 (1 Credit) Emergency Medical Technician 200 EMT200 (2 Credits) EMT Integrated Science CHE300 (1 Credit) Emergency Medical Technician 300 EMT300 (2 Credits) EMT Integrated ELA CHE400 (1 Credit) DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS Students must pass EMT 100, 200 and 300 to challenge the course approved technical assessment. All students in 9th grade will receive Career and Financial Management and Exploratory classes. Student will have earned the 12th grade integrated ELA credit and the Integrated Science credit upon successful completion of the EMT Level 100, 200 and 300. Student will receive the Endorsement upon successful completion of the EMT 100, 200 and 300 and must pass the prescribed technical assessment and completion of a commencement level project. Students are eligible for.5 Credits of Health. 54
Course Syllabus Introduction to Technician COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed to help the aspiring First Responder gain the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to be a competent, productive, and valuable member of the emergency medical services team. The field of pre-hospital emergency medical care (EMT) is an evolving profession in which the reality of life and death is confronted at a moment's notice. The role of the EMT has developed from basic first aid to a sophisticated provider of on-scene medical services. Students will receive instruction in both large and small group settings on the knowledge and skills necessary to be a First Responder. COURSE OBJECTIVES 1. Students will take part in exploring the job functions and key skills needed to be an Technician. 2. Students will be able to discuss the role of the EMT in the health care system and elaborate what credentials are needed to fulfill this role. 3. Students will work to become a certified First Responder and learn the skills needed to qualify as an EMT. 4. Students will obtain Red Cross CPR Certification. INTEGRATED ACADEMICS Students are eligible for.5 Credits of Health. EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES School will provide: All necessary lab and classroom equipment. Student will provide: N/A TEXTBOOK TBD GRADING 10% Class attendance/ Participation 10% Oral Presentation 25% Assignments 25% Mid-Term Exam 30% Final Exam All work is due at the time and day specified when the assignment is given. Submission details for work to be graded will be given at the time the work is assigned. Quizzes will be given throughout the semester. The lowest quiz score (one score only) will be dropped when calculating the final course grade. ADDITIONAL COURSE POLICIES Students are required to follow all classroom & lab safety rules. EMERGENCY Course Calendar Introduction to Technician QUARTER UNITS OF STUDY 1 Introduction to Emergency Medical Technician: Career Requirements and Opportunities Introduction to Services Safety, Legal and Ethical Issues 2 EMS Operations Lifting and Moving Patients Patient 3 Airway Management Blood borne/ Airborne Pathogens Shock Soft Tissue Injury Seizures Heat Stroke and Hypothermia 4 Triage CPR Community Awareness and Outreach 55
Scope and Sequence Introduction to Technician WEEKS 1-4 Introduction to Technician roles and careers associated with Emergency Medical Technicians? What is the impact of the EMT in our community and medical field? different levels of EMT certification? requirements of the EMT-Basic? professional attributes of an EMT? What is the impact of these attributes on patient care? Examine the different career paths for an EMT in today s workplace Define the roles of the First Responder, EMT- Basic, EMT Intermediate and EMT Paramedic Review the criteria of the required standards of an EMT position Understand the roles and responsibilities of the EMT Basic Define the professional attributes that are a job requirement for an EMT-Basic Written assessment on the definition of EMT role Class presentation of research on salary, job requirements and benefits Team presentation on each of the roles of the EMT. Rubric based evaluation Group summary on standards required for EMT. Rubric based evaluation Rubric of students abilities compared with EMT requirements on roles and responsibilities of an EMT Basic Word wall on professional attributes and how to model them HLC05 HLC07 HLC08 EDC09 CCLS, -WEEKS 5-7 Intro to Emergency Medical Services - How do EMTs interact with various health care systems and providers? How does our Services System work in our area? What professional organizations in the Syracuse area employ EMTs? - Explain the various specialty health care facilities & how EMTs interact with them Define the role of the EMT in the relationship to other Health Care Providers Explain how the Services work in Onondaga County and how the EMT is interwoven into the system Understand the role of the 911 call center in the county Participate in professional visits from local EMS providers Prepare for and participate in field trips to local EMS providers Interviews with and written report on various health care providers and their relevance to EMT Team project on presenting surrounding area s Emergency Medical Services systems Develop formal questions to ask at the 911 call center field trip. Participation in the field trip with a written personal thank you to the center director. Written thank you letter to local service providers Written reflection on visits to EMS sites HLC02 HLC04 HLC05 EDC09 ESS08 56
Scope and Sequence Introduction to Technician WEEKS 8-12 Safety Legal, and Ethical Issues most important personal and patient safety considerations for an EMT? How do legal and ethical issues impact the EMT Basic? What guidelines should an EMT follow to protect themselves from legal action? How do HIPAA, Patients Rights and ADA impact the EMT Basic career field? What is the impact of the Good Samaritan Act on EMTs? What is an ethical decision? Understand personal and crew safety on the job Explain patient safety and the role the EMT has in patient safety Explain what current legal and ethical issues are relevant to an EMT Basic Understand the responsibilities of record keeping and data collection as an EMT Basic Analyze HIPAA regulations, Patients Rights, and the American with Disabilities Act and their relevance to the EMT position Predict how ethical decisions might strike at core human values as part of the EMT Basic position Examine the Good Samaritan Act and how it affects the EMT in providing medical services in the community Research case where EMTs have been challenged under the Good Samaritan Act Team presentation on part of the EMT Requirements. Rubric based evaluation. Written assignment on HIPAA Case Violation. Summary of Patients Right Documents what they protect Summary of research on current legal issues in the medical field Ten Week Written statement of ethical behavior on Good Samaritan Act Article summary of EMT legal issues HLC06 HLC08 ESS08 CCLS, EMERGENCY Weeks 13 15 EMS Operations Lifting and Moving Patients What types of medical devices and equipment is the EMT responsible for? skills needed to use and operate the equipment? List the types of equipment carried on an ambulance Demonstrate the appropriate use of the types of equipment used by EMTs Demonstrate lifting and transporting patients safely Group presentation on EMT equipment, including function, how it used and other relevant information Flow chart that shows the skills an EMT must have in using the medical equipment Rank in order the most to least used equipment in the job of the EMT RST.9-10.1,2,3,4,7 57
Scope and Sequence Introduction to Technician WEEKS 16 19 Patient How is the medical condition of a patient assessed? Explain how the EMT Basic approaches the process of patient evaluation in the field Analyze how patient evaluation impacts the decision made on patient treatment Demonstrate steps in patient assessment proces Group data collection on patient medical conditions Written summary of patient assessment procedure Role playing exercise between EMT and Patient. Rubric scored CCLS, RST.9-10.1,2,3,4,7 WHST.9-10.2 WEEKS 20-22 Airway Management What is the function of the human respiratory system? components of the human respiratory system? How do EMTs treat inadequate breathing? List the components of the human respiratory system and explain their function within the human body Analyze typical issues with patience involving the human airway Demonstrate airway management techniques Ten Week on function of human respiratory system Written summary of airway management techniques Demonstration of airway management techniques RST.9-10.1,2,3,4 WHST.9-10.2 WEEKS 23-24 Blood Borne Pathogens What are blood borne pathogens? universal precautions needed by the EMT? Define the safety protocols that all EMTs must use when dealing with blood borne pathogens Explain universal precautions and why the EMT must always follow the rules associated with blood borne pathogens Understand how disease transmission takes places when treating a patient Written summary of universal precautions for EMTs Demonstration on how to put on barrier for blood-borne pathogens RST.9-10.1,2,3,4 WHST.9-10.2 58
Scope and Sequence Introduction to Technician WEEKS 25-26 Shock symptoms of shock in a patient? treat a patient who is going into shock? symptoms of a patient with anaphylactic shock, asthma or in diabetic shock? treat a patient is in who anaphylactic shock, asthma or in diabetic shock? Define the symptoms of shock Explain the treatments used for treating a patient that has gone into shock Understand the patient outcomes if the patient shock is not treated Define and examine the causes of anaphylactic shock, asthma and diabetic shock Discuss the treatments used for treating a patient anaphylactic shock, asthma or in diabetic shock Discuss the patient outcomes if the patient is not treated for anaphylactic shock, asthma or in diabetic shock Creation of informational poster on shock, anaphylactic shock, asthma, diabetic shock CCLS, RST.9-10.1,2,3,4,9 EMERGENCY WEEKS 27-28 Soft Tissue Injury What are soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries to the body? treat a patient who has a soft tissue injury? Define and examine soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries to the body Explain the treatments used for soft tissue or musculoskeletal injury Explain the patient outcomes of nontreatment of soft tissue or musculoskeletal injury Creation of information poster on soft tissue injuries and musculoskeletal problems RST.9-10.1,2,3,4,9 59
Scope and Sequence Introduction to Technician WEEKS 29-30 Seizures treat a patient who is having convulsions or a seizure? warning signs for convulsions and or a seizure? Define and examine the causes of convulsions or seizures Discuss the treatments used for treating a patient who is having a convulsion or seizure Discuss the patient outcomes if the patient is not treated for convulsions or seizures Creation of information poster on convulsions and seizure CCLS, RST.9-10.1,2,3,4,9 WEEKS 31-32 Heat Stroke and Hypothermia treat a patient who is showing signs of heat stroke or hypothermia? warning signs for heat stroke or hypothermia? Define and examine the causes of heat stroke or hypothermia Discuss the treatments used for treating a patient who is having a heat stroke or suffering from hypothermia Discuss the patient outcomes if the patient is not treated for heat stroke or hypothermia Creation of information poster on heat stroke, or hypothermia WEEKS 33-34 Triage What and when would you need to establish a Triage Center? How does a Triage Center Work? Where in our community have Triage Centers been used? Analyze when and why a Triage Center would be established Define how a Triage Center works Construct a Triage Center, assigning roles and responsibilities of class members Written summary of the triage process, giving examples in history where they were used Construct a Triage Center and role play emergency scenarios. Rubric on students performance ESS02 RST.9-10.1,2,3,4 60
Scope and Sequence Introduction to Technician WEEKS 35-36 CPR Why is CPR certification needed for a career as an EMT? Perform and certify to Red Cross CPR Test for Red Cross CPR Certification CCLS, RST.9-10.1,2,3,4,9 EMERGENCY WEEKS 37-39 Community Outreach What is National Services Week? How do we make our School Community aware of National Emergency Service Week? How do we demonstrate and share the vital role / service the EMT performs in the community? Design and execute an EMS walk in the school showing all of the medical issues that EMTs face on the job Demonstrate and discuss the skills needed to be an EMT in a community setting Produce information pamphlets on the role of the EMT in the community and what skills are needed to be an EMT Rubric on participation on the EMS walk through of school hallways Creation of informational pamphlets for EMT s role in community. ESS02 HLC02 HLC07 WEEK 40 Final Exam Course Review and Final Exam First Responder Certification Testing First Responder Certification Testing 61