4/26/2024 7:50:03 AM	EMC 290 Course Outline as of Spring 2002	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  EMC 290	Title:  EMER.CARE/RESP.CP9
Full Title:  Emergency Care for First Responders
Last Reviewed:12/10/2018

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	0		2 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

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: 

Catalog Description:

Develops manipulative and problem-solving skills necessary for the initial evaluation and stabilization of the victim of emergency illness or trauma. Designed for persons who are interested in a career as first responders to medical emergencies.  Upon completion, student receives CPR and First Responder certificates.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
HLE 6 or equivalent.

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Manipulative & problem solving skills necessary for the individual interested in pursuing a career as a first responder to victims of illness or injury.  Upon completion of course, student receives CPR & First Responder certificates.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:HLE 6 or equivalent.
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

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:

The students will:

1.  Discuss the role of the First Responder in the EMS system.

2.  List the components of the EMS system.

3.  Discuss at least 5 medical legal aspects of emergency care.

4.  Describe 5 vital signs and demonstrate ability to assess and

   record.

5.  Describe at least 4 elements of a patient assessment and demonstrate

   skill of total body exam.

6.  List the function and safety features of 4 types of oxygen therapy

   equipment.

7.  Demonstrate ability to use 5 types of oxygen therapy equipment.

8.  Describe and demonstrate use of 4 airway adjuncts.

9.  List at least 5 basic components of respiratory anatomy and

   physiology.

10. List at least 5 respiratory emergencies and their treatment.

11. List at least 5 basic components of cardiac anatomy and physiology.

12. List at least 2 cardiac emergencies and their treatment.

13. List 7 types of shock.

14. Describe treatment of patients in shock.

15. Demonstrate 4 methods of controlling bleeding.

16. Identify major bones of the body.

17. Describe at least 4 musculo-skeletal injuries and treatment.

18. Identify transmission route of 2 infectious diseases.

19. Identify at least 2 signs and symptoms of behavioral emergencies.

20. Identify 4 routes of poisoning.

21. Describe the pathophysiology of at least 3 medical emergencies

   which alter the level of consciousness.

22. Demonstrate the assessment of an unconscious patient.

23. List the signs and symptoms of at least 6 major trauma injuries.

24. Demonstrate assessment and treatment of 6 major trauma injuries.

25. Describe the START triage system.

26. Describe and demonstrate technique of emergency childbirth.

Topics and Scope

1.  Overview.

     A. EMS system.

     B. Legal aspects.

2.  Patient Assessment.

     A. Vital signs.

     B. LOC.

     C. Exam.

3.  Oxygen Therapy.

     A. Airway management.

     B. Airway adjuncts.

4.  Respiratory System.

     A. Anatomy.

     B. Disease and treatment.

5.  Cardiac System.

     A. Anatomy.

     B. Disease and treatment.

     C. CPR.

6.  Circulatory System.

     A. Shock.

     B. Control of bleeding.

7.  Skeletal System.

     A. Anatomy.

     B. Injury and treatment.

     C. Splinting and immobilization.

8.  Trauma.

     A. Abdominal.

     B. Head.

     C. Chest.

     D. Triage.

9.  Altered Level of Consciousness.

     A. Diabetes.

     B. Stroke.

     C. Seizures.

10. Behavioral Emergencies.

     A. Psych.

     B. Overdose, drug and alcohol.

11. Environmental Emergencies.

     A. Burns.

     B. Cold.

     C. Heat.

12. OB/GYN.

     A. Childbirth.

     B. Complications.

     C. Pediatric/infant resuscitation.

Assignments:

1.  Read approximately 24 pages per week.

2.  Practice skills approximately 12 hours.

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 problem solving assessments and 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 - 40%
Quizzes, Exams
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 5 - 45%
Class performances, Performance exams
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 15 - 70%
Multiple choice, True/false
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 0%
None

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

MOSBEY FIRST RESPONDER pub. 1997

FIRST RESPONDER Syllabus by SRJC.

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, FUNDAMENTALS HEALTH CARE PROVIDER pub. 2001

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