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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
EMC 274 | Title:
EMT - LECTURE/LAB |
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| Full Title:
Emergency Medical Technician Lecture/Lab |
| Last Reviewed:3/28/2011 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 5.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Minimum | 5.00 | Lab Scheduled | 3.00 | 9 min. | Lab Scheduled | 52.50 |
| | Contact DHR | 3.00 | | Contact DHR | 52.50 |
| | Contact Total | 9.00 | | Contact Total | 157.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 262.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
HLC 274
Catalog Description:
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Basic level course primarily designed to meet the California State Department of Health lecture requirements for the emergency medical technician who functions on an operational ambulance. Students are able to apply principles of anatomy, physiology and communications as they relate to the assessment of the sick and injured and rendering pre-hospital basic life support. Students will apply the above knowledge to develop manipulative skills necessary to the practice of an EMT. Students must be 18 years of age by course completion to be eligible for the State Dept of Health certification. Students are not permitted to take FIRE 208.1 concurrently with this course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
EMC 290 or equivalent; current certification in CPR.
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100A or ENGL 100.
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Lecture/lab requirement for EMT 1A certification. Students will be required to attend assigned weekend activities as scheduled. Must be 18 years by course completion to be eligible for certification. Students may not enroll in Fire 208.1 concurrent with course.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:EMC 290 or equivalent; current certification in CPR.
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100A or ENGL 100.
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the Emergency Medical System (EMS) at the
state and county level to include the medical-legal responsibilities
of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
2. Identify the basic anatomy and physiology of the:
A. Respiratory system.
B. Cardiovascular system.
C. Musculoskeletal system.
D. Nervous System.
E. Digestive system.
3. Recognize a minimum of five mechanisms, signs and symptoms of the
pathophysiology in the:
A. Respiratory system
B. Cardiac system
C. Central nervous system
D. Soft tissue system
E. Musculoskeletal system
4. Identify five pre-hospital modalities appropriate for diagnoses
involving the:
A. Respiratory system
B. Cardiac system
C. Central nervous system
D. Soft tissue system
E. Musculoskeletal system
5. Recognize minimum of three signs and symptoms and identify
pre-hospital treatment of the following:
A. Diabetic emergencies.
B. Environmental emergencies.
C. Seizures.
D. Behavioral emergencies.
E. Communicable diseases.
6. Identify the basic anatomy and physiology of normal childbirth,
and recognize three complications of childbirth.
7. Identify at least two medical conditions specific to infant/pediatric
and geriatric patients.
8. Define and apply five principles of triage and multi casualty
incidents.
9. Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills as they
relate to the Emergency Medical Services.
10. Recognize at least three components of emergency vehicle operation
and safety.
11. Skills Introduction; apply good body mechanics for moving and lifting
12. Provide safe and appropriate techniques in moving victims involved in
motor vehicle accidents.
13. Apply knowledge of accident scene management.
14. Utilize rescue equipment.
15. Apply principles of immobilization techniques.
Topics and Scope
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1. Overview
A. EMS system
B. Role and responsibilities of EMT
2. First Principles of Emergency Care
A. Medical/legal
B. Communications and crisis intervention
3. Patient Assessment
A. Primary and secondary exam
B. Vital signs
C. Subjective objective assessment plan
4. Respiratory System
A. Anatomy
B. Physiology
C. Oxygen therapy
5. Pathophysiology of the Respiratory System
A. Disease processes
B. Assessment and treatment
6. Cardiovascular System
A. Anatomy
B. Physiology
7. Pathophysiology of the Cardiovascular System
A. Disease processes
B. Assessment and treatment
8. Shock
A. Classification
B. Assessment and treatment
9. Central Nervous System
A. Anatomy and physiology
B. Assessment/treatment of spinal and head injuries
10. Muscular Skeletal System
A. Anatomy and physiology
B. Assessment/treatment of fractures.
11. Altered Level of Consciousness-Medical Emergencies
A. Diabetes
B. Seizures
C. Stroke
12. Childbirth
A. Anatomy and Physiology
B. Delivery procedure
C. Complications
13. Introduction to Ambulance
A. Interface with advanced life support
B. IV therapy
C. Safe driving
14. Behavioral Emergencies - critical incident stress
15. Infectious Disease
A. Hepatitis
B. AIDS et al
16. Environmental Emergencies
A. Heat exposure
B. Cold exposure
C. Insect/spider/snakes
17. Pediatric/Geriatric
A. Abuse
B. SIDS
C. Unique physiology
18. Auto Extrication
A. Size up
B. Stabilization
C. Access/Disentanglement
D. Patient assessment/care
E. Immobilization
F. Transport
Assignments:
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1. Read approximately 50 pages per week.
2. Complete 3 case studies found in the syllabus of approximately
3 pages each and answer study questions.
3. Participate in 8 hours clinical time in an emergency department, and 8
hours clinical time on an approved Sonoma County Ambulance.
4. Complete one page impression paper describing patient contact and
clinical experience.
5. Weekly (16) demonstration of skills requiring competed skill sheet to
be turned in.
6. Quizzes and exams will include:
2 lab quizzes
7 module exams
Midterm skills exam
Written and skills final exam
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
5 - 15% |
| Written homework, Term papers | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
5 - 15% |
| Homework problems | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
25 - 40% |
| Performance exams | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
25 - 50% |
| Multiple choice, essay exam | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
10 - 20% |
| clinical attendance | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Emergency Care and Course Compass, Brady, 9th ed. 2002 edition
Instructor Prepared Material (EMT 1A Syllabus)
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