Modesto Junior College Course Outline of Record EMS 350 I. OVERVIEW The following information will appear in the 2011-2012 catalog EMS 350 First Responder with Healthcare Provider CPR 3 Units Formerly listed as: EMS - 350: First Responder W/ Hlthcr Prvdr Cpr An entry-level course designed for firefighters and other emergency workers who will respond to medical emergencies ahead of ambulance transportation. Focuses on stabilization of ill or injured patients prior to arrival of more advanced life support. This course meets the basic requirements for most volunteer fire agencies as well as some paid fire departments. Materials Fee Required Student may repeat if required by regulation. Field trips are not require (A-F Only) Lecture /Lab II. LEARNING CONTEXT Given the following learning context, the student who satisfactorily completes this course should be able to achieve the goals specified in Section III, Desired Learning: COURSE CONTENT Required Content: The course utilizes the US Department of Transportation curriculum for Certified First Responders and includes: j. k. l. m. n. o. Basic anatomy and physiology Scene safety Medical-legal aspects of pre-hospital care Respiratory emergencies Cardiac disorders Obtaining medical history and physical assessment Medical emergencies and altered levels of consciousness Environmental emergencies Obstetrical emergencies Behavioral emergencies Burns and soft-tissue injuries Bleeding and shock Orthopedic trauma Pediatric emergencies Geriatric emergencies Division: Community Service/Public Safety 1 of 5
p. Multiple casualty incidents Required Lab Content: Verbalization and demonstration all of the following procedures: i ii Evaluation of the scene size up Determination that the scene is safe for entry Determination of the need for triage or the number of patients Determination of the need for additional resources and the type of additional resources needed Determination of the chief complaint or any apparent life threats to the patient. i ii Assess the airway and breathing of the patient Ventilate the patient if needed and manage any airway or breathing injury complications Assess circulation and pulse of the adult, child and infant patient Assess the skin for color, temperature and condition Differentiation and demonstration of the control of bleeding, including: i ii The use of pressure as a method of emergency care for external bleeding Care of a patient in hemorrhagic shock The steps in the emergency medical care of open soft-tissue injuries Demonstration of evaluation of responsive vs. non-responsive patient: i Suspected spinal cord injury How to stabilize the cervical and spinal injury seated or supine patient Assistance in child birth in emergency medical services. i ii Definition of the following terms: crowning, bloody show, labor, and abortion Verbal communication with the patient in a caring and direct questioning process Explanation of the steps to assist in the normal cephalic delivery HOURS AND UNITS 3 Units INST METHOD TERM HOURS UNITS Lect 36 00 Lab 54 00 Division: Community Service/Public Safety 2 of 5
Disc 0 0 C. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION (TYPICAL) Instructors of the course might conduct the course using the following method: 5. Lecture Guest lecture by experts and/or leaders in specific fields relating to their area of expertise Audio-visual materials including, but not limited to: computer projection, overhead transparencies, videotape, slides, equipment specific to pre-hospital car Demonstration of skills by instructor and instructional aides Prospective-specific observation; in simulation scenarios, students have the opportunity to role-play as medical providers, patients, allied agency representatives, and bystanders D. ASSIGNMENTS (TYPICAL) EVIDENCE OF APPROPRIATE WORKLOAD FOR COURSE UNITS Time spent on coursework in addition to hours of instruction (lecture hours) Weekly read assigned chapters for each Modul i ii v vi Preparatory Airway Patient Assessment Circulation Illness and Injury Childbirth and Children EMS Operations Weekly study for quiz on the assigned Module Weekly practice assigned skills for weekly test. i ii v Determining your patient's blood pressure Breathing aids and Oxygen Therapy Parmacology Air Medical Operations Response to Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction Swimming and Diving Incidents EVIDENCE OF CRITICAL THINKING Assignments require the appropriate level of critical thinking Complete your weekly study of Student Learning Skill Sheets Bleeding Control/Shock Management Division: Community Service/Public Safety 3 of 5
i ii v vi vii ix. Bag-Valve Mask--Nonbreathing Patient Immobilization--Long Bone Injury Mouth-to-Mask Ventilation Oxygen Adminstration Suctioning Patient Assessment-Trauma Key Terms Upper Airway Adjuncts E. TEXTS AND OTHER READINGS (TYPICAL) Book: Bergeron (2008). First Responder (8th/e). New York, New York Brady. Other: Practical Examination Workbook version 5. Mountain Valley Emergency Medical Services Agency (required). III. DESIRED LEARNING COURSE GOAL As a result of satisfactory completion of this course, the student should be prepared to: identify the six major duties of an Emergency Medical Responder and discuss how those duties apply directly to patient car The student should also be prepared to demonstrate knowledge of and be able to perform the tasks that fall within the Emergency Medical Responder scope of practic STUDENT LEARNING GOALS Mastery of the following learning goals will enable the student to achieve the overall course goal. Required Learning Goals Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate appropriate and accurate patient assessment techniques by consistently performing each step in consecutive order. Demonstrate recognition and management skills relating to life threatening compromise of airway, breathing, and circulation of the victim of illness or injury through explanation and performance during mock scenarios and written testin Demonstrate proper terminology and anatomical reference in charting and records relating to patient care through the use of such terminology on written tests and during the execution of mock scenarios. * Identify injuries and conditions that require basic life support level care and provide such care in accordance with local protocols during mock scenarios. Identify situations that present a hazard to the emergency medical technician and patients, and institute appropriate safety measures during mock scenarios. Identify current medico-legal considerations and demonstrate appropriate patient care judgments based on patient welfare and legally acceptable practice through written testing and application of law during mock scenarios. Demonstrate competency in (A) two-person, infant, child, and adult cardio-pulmonary Division: Community Service/Public Safety 4 of 5
resuscitation; (B) use of a barrier device; and (C) infant, child, and adult removal of a foreign body airway obstruction using abdominal thrusts by completing CPR certification through the American Heart Association Health-Care Provider cours Perform each basic life support skill as defined by the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9 consistently during skill testing stations. Lab Learning Goals Upon satisfactory completion of the lab portion of this course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate and verbalize all of the procedures for scene management. Assess and manage a respiratory emergency. Differentiate and demonstrate control of bleeding between arterial,venous, and capillary bleedin Demonstrate evaluating a responsive vs. nonresponsive patient with a suspected spinal-cord injury. Demonstrate control of an Open Fracture, Sprain, Strain, Dislocation, and splinting of an extremity. Identify the birth canal, placenta, umbilical cord, and the amniotic sa Demonstrate a caring attitude toward patients during childbirth who request emergency medical services. Describe and demonstrate the assessment of the infant or chil IV. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT (TYPICAL) FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT Weekly Quizzes Classroom participation Demonstrations of patient assessment for Medical and Trauma Descriptions and/or performances of the treatment and stabilization of fractures SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT Class participation Assignments as deemed necessary by instructor Written examinations consisting mostly of multiple-choice questions Student demonstration of skills Division: Community Service/Public Safety 5 of 5