A GREAT BASIN COLLEGE
1500 COLLEGE PARKWAY
ELKO, NV 89801
ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (AEMT)
EMS 118B SPRING 2016
INSTRUCTOR: Dylan Angus
TELEPHONE: (775) 621-6287
E-MAIL:
OFFICE and HOURS: HGH EMS Station, Monday and Wednesday 9am-12pm
COURSE DESCRIPTION: (AEMT: National Standard Curriculum – National EMS Scope of Practice Model)
This course is designed to instruct students to the level of Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) based upon the new National EMS Education Standards. These AEMTs will provide both basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system (EMS). AEMTs function as part of the comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. AEMTs perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The AEMT is a vital link in the pre-hospital care system.
This Course is offered for 10.5 credits
PREREQUISITES:
v Current State of Nevada EMT-Basic
v Current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers or American Red Cross Professional Rescue certification
v 18 years of age
v Proof of health care insurance
IMMUNIZATIONS:
REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION:
Emergency Department and Ambulance Clinical Rotation Requirements include:
1. Negative T.B. skin test or chest x-ray within the last 12 months.
2. Current MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), MMR Booster, or appropriate titer level; If you were born before 1957, you are exempt from the MMR requirement.
3. Hepatitis B series (2nd dose required by first day of class).
4. Tetanus immunization within the last 10 years.
REQUIRED TEXTS:
Advanced EMT: A Clinical-Reasoning Approach
By Melissa Alexander, Richard Belle
Pub. Date: Nov 20, 2011 by Prentice Hall
ISBN-10: 0-13-503043-9
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-503043-1
REQUIRED ONLINE TESTING: Platinum EMS Testing and MyBradyLab
COURSE OBJECTIVES: (Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - National Standard Curriculum)
After completion of the program, AEMT students will:
LEARNER OBJECTIVES / LEARNER OUTCOME MEASUREMENTSv Identify and differentiate between situations in which the AEMT should attempt to stabilize the patient on scene and situations that require rapid and immediate transportation of the patient to the hospital.
v Provide basic and advanced care to persons experiencing medical and traumatic emergencies; in a safe manner and in accordance with AEMT national standard curriculum.
v Demonstrate proficiency in patient assessment skills; advanced airway procedures; intravenous therapy, and administering certain medications as AEMT national standard curriculum.
v Determine the needs of the incident and communicate that information to the dispatch center; includes requesting the response of and coordinating with support agencies as needed.
v Lift, move, position and otherwise handle the patient to minimize discomfort and prevent further injury, and in a manner safe for the emergency provider(s). / Classroom Lecture,
Chapter Quizzes, Chapter Tests, Lab Simulations
Classroom Lecture,
Chapter Quizzes, Chapter Tests, Lab Simulations
Classroom Lecture,
Chapter Quizzes, Chapter Tests, Lab Simulations
Classroom Lecture,
Chapter Quizzes, Chapter Tests, Lab Simulations
Classroom Lecture,
Chapter Quizzes, Chapter Tests, Lab Simulations;
Successful Classroom Course Completion to Include a
Final Exam
COURSE OUTLINE: (AEMT- National Standard Curriculum)
v Overview of the human body
v Medical-Legal Issues of EMS
v Pathophysiology
v Human development, health and disease
v Public Health and EMS
v EMS Pharmacology
v Airway Management
v Assessment and Initial Management
v Medical Emergencies
v Shock and Resuscitation
v Trauma Emergencies
v Special Patient Populations
v Emergency Operations
STRUCTURE OF THE COURSE:
The course is comprised of 168 hours of classroom work which includes 64 hours of on campus lab skills learning and evaluation. The course is comprised of classroom work, classroom lab skills learning and evaluation; hours working in the Emergency Room or working on an Ambulance Service until the student has 10 documented patient contacts, 15 medicine administrations, 20 apneic ventilations, and 25 live IV’s.
· Students will be expected to complete the curriculum as outlined in MyBradyLab prior to the classroom lectures.
· Students will be expected to utilize Platinum EMS Testing as instructed.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Instruction will be lecture, case assessments, discussion, demonstration, assigned readings, written assignments, online testing, and both group and individual skills labs.
ASSESSMENT AND COMPETENCIES:
Students will be required to complete chapter case study assessments, chapter tests, and online testing requirements for each area of study. Students must have an 76% cumulative average to be eligible to take the National Registry exam. In addition to passing the didactic portion of this course, the student must also pass the skills evaluations portion of the course, based upon the criteria listed in the individual skills summary sheets. The skills section will be graded on a PASS/FAIL basis.
ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION:
Attendance and participation to all classes and laboratory practice is required unless you have been excused by the instructor. Due to the hybrid nature of the class, some students have been given permission to participate remotely, this is completely at the discretion of the instructor, if you have not been given this permission, and you are expected to be in class. If you miss more than 10% of the scheduled classes, you will be dismissed from the course.
The online coursework will have deadlines that will be posted online, if you fall behind, you will be dismissed from the class. (The reason for this is this course is so fast paced, you simply can’t catch up.)
GRADING SCALE:
Course grade will be based on a percentage of total possible points according to the following scale:
100 - 90 = A
89 - 80 = B
80 - 76 = C
STUDENTS MUST HAVE AT LEAST AN 76% CUMULATIVE AVERAGE AND MEET THE ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT TO BE ELIGIBLE TO TAKE THE NATIONAL REGISTRY EXAMINATION.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION:
The education component is designed to facilitate the acquisition of cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills necessary to obtain the certification to practice as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT). Although the educational component is closely associated with the state entities that certify and license EMS providers, the two processes are separate and distinct. Successful completion of the education component does not ensure certification or licensure.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
Clinical experience will be completed at a designated Emergency Department or at a designated Ambulance Service. A temporary student license must be obtained from State EMS Department for ambulance clinical rotation. Forms will be handed out in class. Remember to dress appropriately. An evaluation form must be completed and returned to the class coordinator.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABILITIES:
Great Basin College is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to qualified students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. A qualified student must furnish current verification of disability. The Students with Disabilities Office, located in Berg Hall, will assist qualified students with disabilities in securing the appropriate and reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids, and services. For more information or further assistance, please call 775-753-2271.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
Great Basin College considers academic integrity one of its highest values. A student who obtains academic credit for work that is not the product of his or her own effort is being dishonest and undermining the academic integrity of the college. Students are expected to be the sole authors of their work. Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following acts:
v Cheating (giving or receiving information related to examination questions)
v Plagiarism
Such behaviors are also in violation of Great Basin College Student Conduct Code and may result in dismissal from the course.
MEDICAL DIRECTOR:
Our course medical director is Chet Stringham, M.D. Dr. Stringham approves the curriculum and acts as the ultimate medical authority regarding course content, procedures, protocols, and acts a liaison with the medical community. Dr. Stringham or his designee is responsible to verify student competencies in the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains.
CIVILITY STATEMENT FOR THE CLASSROOM:
For the learning experience, mutual respect is required by the student and the instructor. Neither the student, nor the instructor, should be subject to behavior that is rude, disruptive, intimidating, or demeaning. The instructor has the primary responsibility for and control over classroom behavior and maintenance of academic integrity.
v Cell phones must be off or in the silent/vibrate mode.
v NO TEXTING IN CLASS
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Students will be required to perform assessments and skills on each other and act as patients themselves. Proper attire must be worn in order to safely and properly perform these required tasks. Skirts, dresses, low cut shirts, “short” shorts, and sandals are not appropriate for activities required. Low cut jeans and pants must have a shirt/blouse that is long enough to cover sufficiently during lifting and bending activities.
TOUCHING:
DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS CLASS STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO TOUCH EACH OTHER DURING ASSESSMENTS AND SKILLS. ANY INAPPROPRIATE TOUCHING OR SEXUAL COMMENTS WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL FROM THE CLASS.
COURSE COMPLETION PAPERWORK
Upon successful completion of the course students will complete the following:
1. EMS Course Completion Form, which will be signed by the Medical Director and Course Coordinator.
2. A copy of a valid ID.
3. A copy of your CPR card front and back.
4. The Course Evaluation Form (complete in class).
5. NREMT registration and examination information will be available prior to completion of the class.
Revised: 1/23/2009
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE TURNED IN BY THE SECOND CLASS PERIOD
I, ______, acknowledge receipt of a
(Print Name)
course syllabus and course outline. I understand I have enrolled in a
class that requires higher grading standards and attendance
requirements than other Great Basin College courses. I will do my best
to maintain the higher standards in accordance with the D.O.T.
National Standard Curriculum for the AEMT. I have had an
opportunity to ask questions and clarify the course requirements. I
agree to follow these standards and expectations which include ethical
and behavioral standards.
Signed: ______Date: ______
Address: ______
Telephone Number: ______E-Mail: ______
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