EMT B CLASS SPRING Semester 2011 Emergency Medical Tech - Basic EMT Basic Clinical Class day(s) & time: Tuesday AND Thursday 6:15 10:15 PM, AND 1 Sunday from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM First day of class: JANUARY 11 th, (TUES.) 6:15 PM 10:15 PM (18:15-22:15 hours) Last day of class: APRIL 14 th, (THUR.) 6:15 PM 10:15 PM (18:15-22:15 hours) Location: New Kent Fire-Rescue STATION 1 4315 N. Courthouse Rd Providence Forge, VA 23140 804-966-5322 Non-Emergency Phone # State Final Exam: Instructor: Office Hours: TO BE ANNOUNCED (TBA) Peggy Vorous, Phone: (804) 878-2164 Cell E-Mail: pmvorous@verizon.net Contact Instructor to schedule a meeting date & time Course Descriptions EMS - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic This course prepares students for certification as a Virginia and National Registry EMT-Basic. It includes all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medicine Technician Basic. Prerequisite: CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level. EMS - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Clinical The clinical allows for observation in a program approved clinical/field setting. Page 1 of 7
Course Objectives To have students prepared to take EMT-B state written and practical exam and become a licensed EMT-B. EMT B s will be allowed to treat patients who are ill or injured at home, in doctor s offices emergency rooms and fire and rescue squads. Course Requirements For taking the STATE EMT-B Test 1. Copy of Photo ID 2. Copy of Professional Level CPR at the start of class and be current at state test date. 3. Rescue squad rotation sheet for 16 hours (make sure your hours and site are listed on your sheet and signed by you and your preceptor). 4. There is $50.00 fee for the State test: Payment can be made via the ODEMSA website after instructor approval has been granted. 5. Test sheet signed by instructor showing you have completed EMT-B course requirements. 6. Practical skill sheet signed by the instructor 7. State test is Thursday, TBA Written and Practical NOTE: ALL Paperwork AND Monies are due on or before MARCH 1, 2011 8. No more than 16 hours of class may have been missed. Course Prerequisites and/or Competencies (as needed) Valid current Professional Level CPR certification - submitted on or before first day of class. If in question as to the correct CPR card, please see Course Instructor, Peggy Vorous, or send an electronic copy of the card for verification to fmvorous@verizon.net. Page 2 of 7
Course Schedule THUR: JAN. 13 TUES: JAN. 18 THUR: JAN. 20 Intro to EMS, Well Being of the EMT-B, Medical Legal & Ethical Issues Simple Hx, Lift & Moving, HUMAN BODY BASE, LINE VITALS Airway Management MOD 1 TEST DUE Thursday JAN 20, 2011 (ANSWER SHEET ONLY) TUES: JAN. 25 THUR: JAN. 27 Scene Size Up, Patient Assessment, Assessment of Geriatric Patients Human Body, Airway, Communications, Documentation. MOD 2 TEST DUE Thursday. JAN 27, 2011 (ANSWER SHEET ONLY) TUES: FEB. 01 THUR: FEB. 03 Pharmacology and Practical Cardiac Emergencies, Heart Disease, Respiratory Review and Practical. ** DEADLINE TO SIGN UP WITH ODEMSA FOR STATE TEST ($50.00 Fee DUE LATER) IS FEBRUARY 3, 2011 ** TUES: FEB. 08 THUR: FEB. 10 AED and Practical Altered Mental Status, Diabetic, Altered Mental Status with Loss of Function Stroke, AMS Seizure and Syncope MOD 3 TEST DUE Thursday. FEB 10, 2011 (ANSWER SHEET ONLY) Heart Quiz in class THUR. FEB 10, 2011 TUES: FEB. 15 THUR: FEB. 17 Acute Abdomen, Allergic Reaction, Poisoning & Substance Environmental Emergencies, Drowning, Behavioral Emergencies, Page 3 of 7
TUES: FEB. 22 OB & Gynecological Emergencies, Infants and Children Pediatric Emergencies. MOD 4 TEST DUE Tuesday FEB 22, 2011 (ANSWER SHEET ONLY) Abdominal Quiz in class TUES. FEB 22, 2011 THUR: FEB. 24 TRAUMA, BLEEDING and shock, soft tissue Organ Quiz in class on THUR. FEB 24, 2011 TUES: MAR. 01 Musculoskeletal, Injuries to Head and Spine. THUR: MAR. 03 Practical for Soft tissue Injuries, Injuries to Head and Spine, Practical for Splinting, KED, C- Collar, Helmet Removal MOD 6 TEST DUE Thursday MAR 03, 2011 (ANSWER SHEET ONLY) TUES: MAR. 08 THUR: MAR. 10 Mass casualty, Operations of EMS Farm accidents, Hazmat, Weapons of Mass Destruction TUES: MAR 15 MOD 5 TEST DUE Tuesday MAR 15, 2011 (ANSWER SHEET ONLY) THUR: MAR. 17 TUES: MAR. 22 MOD 7 TEST DUE Tuesday MAR 22, 2011 (ANSWER SHEET ONLY) Page 4 of 7
ALL PAPERWORK MUST BE SUBMITTED AND THE $50.00 TESTING FEE BE PAID TO ODEMSA BY THE BEGINNING OF CLASS ON MARCH 24 IN ORDER TO TAKE THE CLASS FINAL THUR: MAR. 24 TUES: MAR. 29 THUR: MAR. 31 TUES: APR. 05 THUR: APR. 07 TUES: APR. 12 THUR: APR. 14 TUES: APR. 19 FINAL CLASS TEST (200 Questions) REVIEW FOR TEST AND RE-TEST For Any Student NOT Making above an 80 On Class Final / LAST DAY OF CLASS To Be Announced STATE EMT EXAM AND LOCATION THIS IS A MUST State Final Exam: Date: (TBA) Time: 6:00-10:00 PM. (18:00-22:00 hours) Be at test site by 5:15 PM. Doors close at 6:00 PM (SHARP); if late, you will NOT test. Location: To Be Announced (TBA) CLASS RULES NO Smoking NO Pagers or Mobile Devices (cell phones must be turned OFF during class; If left on vibrate, students still cannot answer until class break. Also, there will be NO text messaging during class). If your cell phone rings aloud or you text message during class, the phone will be taken until the end of class period. Page 5 of 7
NO Food or Drink in the area NO children NO Cheating (if you give me a reason to believe you are cheating, you will be removed from class) Textbooks, Reference Materials, and Supplies Information: Brady: Prehospital Emergency Care (8 th edition) Notebook for tests and quizzes Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope Pens or pencils Evaluation of Learning and Grading Information You must make at least 80% on the class final exam Seven (7) class tests of 100 questions each Three (3) class quizzes All test and quizzes are weighted equally for final course grade Grading Scale: 100-92 A 93-85 B 84-76 C 75-67 D 67 - below F Instructor Expectations Have test completed and answer keys turned in on the date noted on the syllabi. 10 points are deducted from your grade for work that is turned in late. Quizzes are done in class. All grades will be totaled and averaged together for your final score. Page 6 of 7
Attendance Policy You can only miss 16 hours of class time and complete 16hours of practical time in order to take the state EMTB exam. 110 hours of lecture and 10 hours of clinical must be completed for the state office of EMS in order to complete the course and test. Students must sign in and out of class. If you are more than 15 minutes late, you will lose 30 minutes on missed time for class. Failure to sign in or out, will result in you be counted as absent. Students may make up missed work by turning in test at next class date, but grade will be lowered by 10 points for each class date your test is due. Student Conduct Policy Students must come prepared for class: textbook, notebook, pertinent handouts, pen A plagiarized assignment will receive a grade of zero and an (F) for the course grade Students absent from class must do any assignments assigned during the class from which they were absent. Call a friend if you are absent. Students must conduct themselves in a professional manner appropriate to a classroom setting. Students must treat all members of the class with respect If you feel harassed, report your concerns to me. As a courtesy to others, please turn off pagers, cell phones and other noisemakers before entering the classroom. Inclement Weather Contact New Kent Fire-Rescue for any class being canceled due to weather. New Kent Fire- Rescue will be notified no later than 4:00 PM (16:00 hours). More information will be given in class about class cancellation. Page 7 of 7