SRJC Course Outlines

5/4/2024 7:09:19 AMEMC 111 Course Outline as of Fall 2013

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  EMC 111Title:  EMT-P REGISTRY SKILLS EX  
Full Title:  Paramedic National Registry Exam Preparation and Testing
Last Reviewed:9/11/2023

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum.50Lecture Scheduled.2517.5 max.Lecture Scheduled4.38
Minimum.50Lab Scheduled.751 min.Lab Scheduled13.13
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total1.00 Contact Total17.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  8.75Total Student Learning Hours: 26.25 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  P/NP Only
Repeatability:  21 - Legally Mandated Repetition
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  EMC 270D

Catalog Description:
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This course is designed to prepare the paramedic student who has completed training for the Paramedic National Registry skills exam.  Preparation and administration of the Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic National Registry skills exam required for paramedic licensure .

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:
Completion of National Registry of Emegency Medical Technician approved paramedic course.

Schedule of Classes Information
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This course is designed to prepare the paramedic student who has completed training for the Paramedic National Registry skills exam.  Preparation and administration of the Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic National Registry skills exam required for paramedic licensure.
(P/NP Only)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:Completion of National Registry of Emegency Medical Technician approved paramedic course.
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:21 - Legally Mandated Repetition

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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At completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1.  Discuss requirements of National Registry exam
2.  Identify stress issues related to exam anxiety
3.  Identify components of skill stations
4.  Demonstrate primary paramedic skills
5.  Identify required cardiac dysrhythmias including key characteristics
6.  List advanced cardiac life support treatment algorithms
7.  Demonstrate skills as defined by National Registry exam

Topics and Scope
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1. Discussion of philosophy and testing methodology required by
  National Registry
2. National Registry skills
  a. Patient assessment
  b. Endotrachial intubation
  c. Dynamic cardiology
  d. Defibrillation
  e. Iintravenous therapy
  f. Intravenous medication/bolus
  g. Spinal immobilization
  h. Bleeding-wounds-shock management
  i. Long bone immobilization
  j. Traction splinting
  k. Abnormal cardiac rhythms
 l. Oral scenarios
3. Test taking strategies

Assignments:
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In class assignment text review
Group participation - skills practice
Sucessfully complete 9 of 12 skill stations

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
0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
10 - 25%
Oral scenario
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
75 - 90%
Performance exams
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 0%
None


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Success for the Paramedic, 4th. edition, R. Cherry, Pearson Education

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