University of Alaska Southeast Health Sciences Program Emergency Trauma Technician/First Responder SAMPLE Course Syllabus Instructor: NAME Email: Phone: (907) Office Hours: by appointment Semester: Spring 2013 Dates class meets: Friday April 12, 2013 5:00 pm 9:30 pm (approximately) Saturday April 13, 2013 8:30 am 5:30 pm (approximately) Credits: 3 Pre-requisites: None Recommended Text(s): Course Description HS S118 Emergency Trauma Technician First Responder 3 credits Designed specifically for Alaskan conditions and needs, addressing environmental problems such as hypothermia as well as first aid. Prepares students to deal with emergencies: ensure scene safety, provide patient care and transport, document incident. For non-medical workers in construction, logging, mining, law enforcement, ski patrol and other occupations where emergency care may be needed. Instruction Methods: Classroom lectures Classroom videos Daily laboratory demonstration and practice Grading (there may be only 1 test associated with this class) 100 90 = A 89 80 = B 79 70 = C 69 60 = D 59 below = F Attendance Policy Attendance is mandatory for all classroom sessions. Class Participation Students are expected to participate fully in course discussions and patient care scenarios and to interact with faculty, staff, and other students in a professional manner. Good interpersonal communications skills and patient rapport are essential in emergency medical care. Skills stations and scenarios are an integral portion of this course. Students must be able to perform required skills in a competent manner in order to pass this course.
This course does require the physical ability of students to be able to kneel on the ground and provide chest compression on a manikin. Learning Support Options If you need extra practice, form study groups or contact the instructor for help. The Learning Center serves students through academic support services that enable students to achieve personal, academic, and vocational goals. For an up-to-date schedule and other information, visit their website at: http://www.uas.alaska.edu/uas/tlc/ or give them a call at (907) 465-6348. Disabilities Statement Students who have documented disabilities should contact the Disability Support Services Office immediately at 465-1298 to implement necessary academic and/or programmatic accommodations.
ETT SCHEDULE 1:35 3:05 PERIOD 5 - B TOPIC LENGTH DATE Introduction to EMS System 3.0hrs JAN. 23/25 Well Being of the ETT Legal and Ethical Issues Human Body 1.5hrs JAN. 29 Body Systems Lab 1.5hrs JAN. 31 Lifting and Moving Patients 1.5hrs FEB. 4 Ambulance Operations 1.5hrs FEB. 6 Review Lab 1.5hrs FEB. 8 Airway Oxygen 1.5hrs FEB. 12 Airway Lab 1.5hrs FEB. 14 Vital Signs 1.5hrs FEB. 18 CPR 1.5hrs FEB. 20 CPR 1.5hrs FEB. 22 Patient Assessment 3.0hrs FEB. 26/MAR 4 Review/Lab 1.5hrs MAR. 6 Trauma Bleeding and Soft Tissues 1.5 hrs MAR. 11 Shock 1.5hrs MAR. 13 Review/Lab 1.5hrs MAR. 15
A&P 4.5hrs MAR. 19/21/25 Injuries to Muscles and Bones Splinting Medical Emergencies 4.5hrs MAR 27/29 APR 2 Review/Lab Pediatrics 1.5hrs APR 4 Review 1.5hrs APR 8 Environmental Emergencies 3.0hrs APR 10/12 Report Writing 3.0hrs APR 16/18 EMS Operations 3.0hrs APR 22/24 Review for Test and Practical 4.5hrs APR 26/30 MAY 2 Total Hours 52.5
An Emergency Trauma Technician: Job Description for the Emergency Trauma Technician 1. Responds to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and either: a. Transports the patient to a medical facility; b. Transports the patient to other rescuers; or c. Waits on scene with the patient for additional rescuers. 2. After being dispatched, responds to the scene in a safe and expeditious manner, having regard for weather and traffic. Observes statutes, regulations, and ordinances regarding emergency response in either a private vehicle or an ambulance. 3. Upon arrival at the scene, parks safely and performs a size-up of the scene to determine safety, mechanism of injury or nature of illness, the number of patients, and the need for additional resources. Responds to the scene in a calm, controlled manner. In the absence of law enforcement personnel, creates a safe traffic environment. 4. Determines and uses personal protective equipment as necessary, such as gloves, mask, eye protection, and helmet/hard hat, required at the scene. 5. Determines the nature and extent of illness or injury and establishes priority for required emergency care and transport. Based on assessment findings, renders appropriate medical care to patients of all ages, while remaining in the ETT scope of practice. Duties include: a. Initial assessment and support treatment for life threatening conditions b. Opening and maintaining a clear airway c. Ventilating patients d. Performing CPR e. Controlling hemorrhage f. Obtaining a history and vital signs g. Protecting patient from environment h. Performing detailed or focused assessment i. Bandaging and dressing wounds j. Immobilizing fractures k. Assisting in childbirth l. Managing respiratory, cardiac, diabetic, allergic, behavioral and environmental emergencies m. Treating suspected poisonings n. Searching for medical information emblems o. Administering oxygen p. Using the pneumatic anti-shock garment, as determined by local protocol
6. Maintains control over the scene by reassuring patients and bystanders, working with confidence and efficiency, and avoiding undue haste and mishandling. 7. Follows appropriate extrication procedures, when a patient is trapped, and safely using extrication devices that are suitable for the situation. Assessing the extent of injuries prior to extrication, protecting the patient during the procedure and removing the patient safely and efficiently. Requests additional resources for extrication, if necessary. 8. Complies with regulations on handling of the deceased, notifies authorities, and arranges for protection of property and evidence at the scene. 9. Lifts patients, backboards and stretchers in a safe manner using proper body mechanics. 10. Safely transfers patients to ambulance, airplane or helicopter. 11. Constantly assesses the patient while en route or while awaiting incoming medical personnel. 12. Reports to incoming medical personnel or personnel at the receiving medical facility the nature and extent of the injuries, the number of patients, vital signs and treatment rendered. 13. After each response, restocks all supplies, cleans equipment and is fully prepared for the next response. 14. Attends continuing medical education sessions in order to maintain proficiency as required by local protocols and the state. 15. Maintains knowledge of regulations related to mandatory training and reporting requirements. 16. Reports hazardous material incidents, search and rescue cases, and disasters to the appropriate agencies. 17. Participate in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing sessions following stressful, critical emergency calls.