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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
EMC 104 | Title:
EMT BASIC |
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| Full Title:
Emergency Medical Technician Basic |
| 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:
EMC 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 Emergency Medical Technician Basic. Students must be 18 years of age by course completion to be eligible for the State Department of Health certification.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of EMC 100 ( or EMC 290)
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Student must have a current certification in Health Care Provider CPR.
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Requirement for California EMT Basic certification. Students will be required to attend scheduled weekend activities. Must be 18 years of age by course completion to be eligible for state certification.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of EMC 100 ( or EMC 290)
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:Student must have a current certification in Health Care Provider CPR.
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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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 as related to basic emergency care:
A. Respiratory system
B. Cardiovascular system
C. Central nervous system
D. Integumentary systems
E. Musculoskeletal system
4. Identify five pre-hospital modalities appropriate for diagnoses
involving the systems:
A. Respiratory system
B. Cardiovascular system
C. Central nervous system
D. Integumentary
E. Musculoskeletal system
5. Recognize minimum of three signs and symptoms and identify
pre-hospital treatment of:
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. Demonstration of 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 and 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 systems 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 and treatment
10. Integumentary system
A. Anatomy and physiology
B. Assessment and treatment
11. Muscular Skeletal System
A. Anatomy and physiology
B. Assessment and treatment
12. Altered Level of Consciousness-Medical Emergencies
A. Diabetes
B. Seizures
C. Stroke
13. Childbirth
A. Anatomy and physiology
B. Delivery procedure
C. Complications
14. Introduction to Ambulance
A. Interface with advanced life support
B. IV therapy
C. Safe driving
D. Patient transport
15. Behavioral Emergencies - critical incident stress
16. Infectious disease
A. Hepatitis
B. AIDS
17. Environmental Emergencies
A. Heat exposure
B. Cold exposure
C. Insect/spider/snakes
18. Pediatric/Geriatric
A. Abuse
B. Sudden infant death syndrome
C. Unique physiology
19. Auto Extrication
A. Size up
B. Stabilization
C. Access/Disentanglement
D. Patient assessment/care
E. Immobilization
F. Transport
20. Patient moving and lifting
A. Good body mechanics
B. Moving/lifting techniques
Assignments:
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1. Read approximately 30 pages per week.
2. Complete 3 case studies found in the syllabus of approximately
3 pages each and answer study questions.
3. Participate in 16 hours clinical time on an approved ambulance.
4. Complete report describing patient contact and clinical experience.
5. Weekly demonstration of skills.
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, clinical report | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| 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 - 60% |
| Multiple choice, Completion | |
| 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, 10th ed.
Instructor Prepared Material (EMT Basic Syllabus)
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