I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Emergency Medical Technician

2. Course Prefix & Number:
EMTS 1122

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 9

Lecture Hours: 5

Lab Hours: 8

4. Course Description:

This course will prepare students to work in the Emergency Medical System at the entry level. This 160 hour course teaches the skills required to determine the severity of a traumatic and/or medical emergency along with basic life support treatment. Successful completion of this course qualifies the student to sit for the National Registry of EMT’s practical examination and the National Registry of EMT-Basic computer adaptive exam. Passing the NREMT exam fulfills the Minnesota EMS Regulatory Board requirements for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic.

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

No placement tests required

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

7. Other Prerequisites
Students must be 16 years old to take this course, and 18 years old and have a felony-free record to become nationally certified. Current NetStudy background check is required.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:

Lake Superior College FIRE 2486 - Emergency Medical Technician, 9 credit

MRC: EMSV 1656 - Emergency Medical Technician, 8 credit + HLTH 1458 - BLS CPR, 1 credit

3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:

• Demonstration
• Portfolio

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Emergency Response Technician Certificate
Fire Emergency Response Technician Certificate

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate oral communication skills	Verbally communicate patient symptoms and concerns and diagnostic information attained to advanced health care providers.
Demonstrate reading and listening skills	Interpret verbal communication from multiple sources to conclude the patient’s chief complaint.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Utilize the problem-solving process in analyzing and administering emergency care to clients;
• Document patient medical history, current patient condition(s), medications being used and any treatments into the patient care report;
• Work as a member of a 911 emergency medical response team;
• Demonstrate techniques of transporting sick and injured persons to appropriate medical facility;
• Administer basic life support care;
• Assess and document subjective and objective patient information, treatment plan and patient progress; 
• Analyze relevant medical/legal issues;
• Communicate with patients, care providers, other emergency workers, and family members to ensure smooth continuity of care and a positive outcome for the patient.
• Perform a trauma assessment within the 10 minute time limit;
• Prioritize assessment of airway as it pertains to patient condition;
• Interview a patient to formulate a diagnosis;
• Compose a patient care report (PCR) in written form;
• Differentiate compensated shock and decompensated shock;
• Perform a medical assessment with the 10 minute limit;
• Explain appropriate removal of an impaled object vs. stabilization of an impaled object;
• Describe the 3 classifications of burns;
• Demonstrate the correct method of measurement technique for the application of the proper sized cervical collar;
• List the signs and symptoms of heat related injury;
• Demonstrate the correct treatment of a venomous snakebite;
• Summarize the 3 stages of labor in the pregnant female;
• Explain the inverted triangle and the steps of newborn resuscitation;
• List the signs of symptoms of pre-eclampsia;
• Define a secondary device as it applies to terrorism;
• Discuss the concepts of shielding, distance, and time as mitigating radiation;
• Prioritize the patient care plan, collaborating with other members of medical team;
• Identify hazardous materials incidents and handle appropriately; and
• Safely operate and drive an EMS ambulance.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Foundations
• EMS systems
• Role of the EMT-Basic
• Safety and well-being of the EMT-Basic
• Medical, legal and ethical issues
• Basic anatomy and physiology
• Life Span Development
• Techniques of lifting and moving patients
• Documentation
2. Airway Management, Respiration, and Artificial Ventilation
• Airway Management
• Respiration and Artificial Ventilation
3. Patient Assessment
• Scene Size Up
• Vital Signs and Monitoring
• Assessment of Trauma Patient
• Assessment of Medical Patient
• Reassessment
• Critical Thinking and Decision Making
• Communication and Documentation
4. Medical Emergencies
• General Pharmacology
• Respiratory Emergencies
• Cardiac Emergencies
• Diabetic Emergencies and Altered Mental Status
• Allergic Reaction
• Poisoning and Overdose Emergencies
• Abdominal Emergencies
• Behavioral and Psychiatric Emergencies and Suicides
• Hematologic and Renal Emergencies
5. Trauma Emergencies
• Bleeding and Shock
• Soft Tissue Trauma
• Chest and Abdominal Trauma
• Musculoskeletal Trauma
• Trauma to the Head, Neck, and Spine
• Multisystem Trauma
• Environmental Emergencies
6. Special Populations
• Obstetrics and Gynecologic Emergencies
• Pediatric Emergencies
• Geriatric Emergencies
• Emergencies for patients with Special Challenges
7. Operations
• EMS Operations
• Hazardous Materials, Multiple-Casualty Incidents, and Incident Management
• Highway Safety and Vehicle Extrication
• EMS Response to Terrorism
8. NIMS Training
• NIMS 100
• NIMS 200
• NIMS 300

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Trauma Patient Assessment/Management
• Scene size-up
• Cervical Collar Application
• Spinal Immobilization
• Primary Assessment
• Vital Signs
• Transportation Priority
• Demonstrate SAMPLE history
• Demonstrate OPQRST Interview
• Secondary Assessment
• Recognize Shock
• Treatment for Shock
2. Medical Patient Assessment /Management
• Scene size-up
• Primary Assessment
• Vital Signs
• Transportation Priority
• Secondary Assessment
• Demonstrate SAMPLE history
• Demonstrate OPQRST Interview
• Use of Online Medical Control
• Pharmacology
• Recognize Shock
• Treatment for Shock
3. Pharmacology
• Oxygen
• Charcoal
• Epi-pen
• Metered Dose Inhalers
• Nebulized Medications
• Nitroglycerin
• Aspirin
• Oral Glucose
• Intravenous Set Up
4. Cardiac Arrest Management/AED
• CPR
• AED
5. Bleeding Control/Shock Management
• Tourniquets
6. Spinal Immobilization
• Cervical Collars
• Spinal
• Seated
7. Immobilization Skills
• Joint Injury
• Long Bone Injury
• Traction Splinting
8. Oxygen
• Oxygen tank
• Oxygen Regulator
• Nasal Cannula
• NonRebreather Mask
9. Airway
• Head-Tilt, Chin Lift
• Jaw Thrust Maneuver
• Nasopharyngeal Airway
• Oralpharyngeal Airway
• Suctioning using a rigid tip suction device
• Suctioning using a French tip suction catheter
• Bag Valve Mask
• CPAP
• Combitube
• King Airway
• Magill’s Forceps
10. Safety
• Body Substance Isolation
• Scene Safety
• Communications
• Emergency Response Guidebook Use
• Vehicle Extrication
11. Pediatrics
• Chooses Appropriate sized equipment
• Pediatric Assessment Triangle
• Recognizes signs of child abuse
• Anatomy/Physiology differences
12. Childbirth
• Vaginal Bleeding
• Stages of Labor
• Normal Delivery
• Breech Delivery
• Limb Presentation
• Multiple Births
• Premature Births
• Presence of Meconium during Birth
• Excessive Bleeding during Labor
• Ectopic Pregnancy
• Seizures
• Pre-Eclampsia and Eclampsia
• Miscarriage
• Neonatal Resuscitation
• Maternal care post delivery
• Trauma during Pregnancy
• Assault and Rape
13. EMS Ambulance Operation and Driving