Emergency Medical Technician Shephard A
Emergency Medical Technician Shephard A
Emergency Medical Technician7320 / TERM: Year / Year
Amy K. Shephard / PIONEER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL / PE/Health
D146
716-492-9300 *1555 / / By appointment during the following times: 7:00-7:30am, 10th period, and after school
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND GOALS
The Emergency Medical Technician class is offered at Pioneer High School through sponsorship by Erie Community College (ECC). At ECC, the EMT course is worth 8 college credits. Your son/daughter has an opportunity to earn these 8 college credits at no cost if all requirements are met. These college credits are transferable to any college upon approval. Most times the credits are transferred as elective credits. To be sure your son/daughter’s college accepts these credits, you should check with the individual institution.
The fundamentals of basic life support, human anatomy and physiology, assessment-based care of medical and trauma emergencies, extrication and transportation form the core of this course. Cardiac electrophysiology and rhythm recognition using semi-automatic defibrillators is taught. Basic cardiology, rhythm recognition and cardiac defibrillation using semi-automatic equipment and assistance with patient’s prescribed medications are also included. Guest lecturers from in-hospital and pre-hospital field units are utilized and students are required to spend 10 hours of clinical observation in the area emergency departments. The clinical sites require verification of physical exam and immunizations. Successful completion may lead to New York State Basic EMT Certification.
LEARNING GOALS OF THE COURSE
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to perform the following skills:
- proper Body Substance Isolation;
- properly conduct a patient history, physical examination and vital signs of a medical and trauma patient;
- properly manage medical and trauma patients according to national standard protocols;
- demonstrate manual airway maneuvers;
- administer oxygen therapy utilizing the nasal cannula and non-rebreather mask;
- apply the proper airway management adjuncts to include suctioning oral and nasal airways;
- perform positive pressure ventilation using Bag Valve Mask (BVM) ventilation;
- demonstrate CPR and choking maneuvers and the proper use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and attain American Heart Association CPR credential at healthcare provider level;
- assist with self-administration of nitroglycerin, and aspirin;
- perform with medical direction the administration of nebulized albuterol;
- properly manage central nervous system injuries to include: spinal immobilization techniques utilizing cervical collars, KED, short and long spine boards and helmet removal techniques;
- properly manage orthopedic emergencies utilizing padded board splints, traction splints, air and vacuum splint and cravats;
- properly manage soft tissue injuries and treatment of shock, demonstrating bleeding control and bandaging techniques and the application of MAST pants;
- demonstrate techniques for assisting with normal and abnormal obstetrical emergencies;
- demonstrate techniques for managing psychiatric emergencies and the application of patient restraints;
- demonstrate proper lifting and moving techniques utilizing a stretcher, stair chair and manual lifts;
- demonstrate proper radio communications techniques;
- provide accurate written documentation in a Patient Care Report (PCR); and
- explain the role of medical direction and performing as a team member.
COURSE TEXT(S) AND/OR RESOURCES [websites]
Brady Emergency Care 13th Edition
The student is responsible for printing out the NYS Protocols and putting them into a 3-ring binder by September 30, 2015. The protocols can be found at the following links: and
The student is responsible for printing out the Pre-Hospital Care Provider Student Reference Guide and putting it into a 3-ring binder by September 30, 2015. The reference guide can be found at the following link:
Teacher Webpage: High SchoolTeacher Tab click on Amy Shephard
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS: READY, RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE
Academic Honesty: The Pioneer Central High School policy will be adhered to in all cases of academic misconduct. Plagiarism is a serious offense. All work is expected to be your own, original undertaking. Using another’s work, with or without their permission and attempting to pass it off as your own is never permitted and will be severely penalized. (Consequences for academic dishonesty will be given consistent with the Code of Conduct).
Statement Regarding StudentConduct: Preparing to become a graduate of Pioneer involves more than academic preparation in the classroom. Every day you need to demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviors that are consistent with our Code of Conduct. All adults in our school will be watching to see that you are developing appropriate behavior and will provide you with feedback on your journey toward becoming world-class citizens.
Class Attendance and Active Participation:
- 100% attendance is required for N.Y.S. certification written and practical exam.
- Proof of make-up sessions must be on record at the end of each marking period for that specific marking period. There is a sign-in book (another state requirement) that must be signed by you each day for accurate attendance keeping.
- Missed classes can be made up at the high school/E.C.C. South/Fire Department offering EMT class, or by volunteering for school and community EMS activities (these need approval by the instructor).
- If you are going to miss a class due to a music lesson, athletic event and club/group activities, you must inform the instructor at least one day prior to the event.
- Attendance and grade updates will be given at the end of each marking period or upon request.
Student Submissions of required work:
- Homework is due on the due date – if you are not in attendance when it is due, you must hand it in upon return (this includes if you come in later during the day).
- Each student will be given one “homework pass” per quarter that can be used. If you do all of your homework and don’t need to use the homework pass, you will earn 3 points on your final quarter grade.
Other: If you are absent from class, any materials that were handed out can be found in your file slot. This slot is also where you will find graded work for you to pick up.
GRADING
Grading is broken down as follows:
- Tests/Examinations = 50% (Take-home tests will count 1x each and Modular Tests will count 2x’s each); there will be approximately 35 take-home tests and 7 modular tests
- Homework = 25%; this will be given 2-3 times a week
- Laboratory = 25%; these classes will take place randomly throughout the year – it is imperative that you are present and actively participating in these sessions. Each group of laboratory classes will have a reflective homework piece with it.
NYS and Erie Community College require students to maintain an average of 80% for your test average throughout the course.
At the end of the course, after the high school final exam and prior to the NYS written exam, the instructor will submit final grades of those students registered with ECC to the ECC registrar’s office and the college will generate a transcript. A final grade report will be mailed to the student by the college. Official transcripts and copies of transcripts can be obtained through the Registrar’s Office at ECC South Campus.
The following grade breakdown will be used when submitting grades to ECC upon completion of the course – if applying for college credit.
A / A- / B+ / B / B- / C+ / C / C- / D+ / D / D-
95-100 / 90-94 / 87-89 / 84-86 / 80-83 / 77-79 / 74-76 / 70-73 / 67-69 / 64-66 / 60-63
MAJOR LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS
You are required by NYS to partake in a CPR course during this class. This is regardless if you are already CPR-certified or not. This class will take place during January Regents week – if you cannot make the scheduled date, you will be required to travel to ECC South Campus or another approved EMT course to make up this course. There is both a skills component and a written test component to this – you must score an 84% or higher to pass. The fee for a CPR card is $3.00.
There are two 5-hour hospital observations that take place between February and May. The observations will be at one of the following hospitals: ECMC, South Buffalo Mercy or Kenmore Mercy. The student is responsible for his/her own transportation.
NYS Practical Skills Examination is typically the 1st Wednesday of June during the school day.
NYS Written Examination is typically the 3rd Thursday of June or August (depending upon which month the student qualifies for) at night (7pm – 10pm). The exam in June will take place at Pioneer High School, and the one in August will take place at the Cheektowaga Fire Training Academy.
On-line Independent Study Courses are due by December 1, 2015 – you must print out the certificates, make a copy and give me the original. They can be found at the following links:
MISCELLANEOUS:
Requirements for the NYS EMT Certification Test:
- Student candidate must be 18 years of age on or before June 30, 2015 or August 31, 2015 in order to sit for the written test.
- Student must have a minimum 80% overall course average.
- Student must pass the final practical evaluation – there is a $15.00 charge for this exam.
- Student must have completed a CPR course within the EMT course.
- Ten hours of hospital observation must be completed and documentation on file with the course instructor.
Requirements for the NYS CFR Certification Test:
- Student must have a minimum 80% overall course average.
- Student must pass the final practical evaluation.
- Student must have completed a CPR course within the EMT course.
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