I. General Information
1. Course Title:
First Responder
2. Course Prefix & Number:
EMTS 1505
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
This course provides advanced knowledge of initial emergency care needed to sustain life support for the victim(s) of serious illness of injury. This course fulfills the first aid requirement for law enforcement students and initial first responders. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Certification will be given on successful course completion. Students may earn first responder certification.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
EMTS 1505 - First Responder
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
EMTS 1505 - First Responder
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
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Name of Institution
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Course Number and Title
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Credits
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Lake Superior College
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Fire1556 – EMS First Responder
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3
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Northland Community and Technical College
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HEPR 2244 – First Responder
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3
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Vermillion Community College
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HLTH 1655 – First Responder/CPR
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3
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III. Course Purpose
3. Other - If this course does NOT meet criteria for #1 or #2 above, it may be used for the purpose(s) selected below:
- Liberal Arts Elective
- Technical Elective
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate oral communication skills |
Properly interview the medical/trauma patient to elicit information. Discuss plan with fellow team members. |
| Demonstrate written communication skills |
Compose a clear, well-organized patient care record. |
| Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills |
Deliver a clear, well-organized verbal patient report. |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Use equipment available to properly evaluate and treat patients. |
| Discuss/compare characteristics of diverse cultures and environments |
Describe how human diversity affects communication. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
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Expected Outcome
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MnTC
Goal Area
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Perform an initial, focused, and detailed patient assessment
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Understand, recognize, and provide appropriate BLS care for life-threatening and non life-threatening emergencies
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Learn and demonstrate correct application and use of BLS equipment in the pre hospital setting
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Complete a written record of events for the receiving hospital and permanent record for local use
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Understand the rationale for practicing infection control procedures during and after any contact with a patient
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Understand and discuss the rationale for personal and patient safety and care at the scene
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Communicate necessary information, in an orderly manner, to other emergency personnel or to the receiving facility from the scene and/or ambulance using mobile radio equipment
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V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
Preparatory
Roles and Responsibilities, Well-being of the First Responder, Medical Direction, Quality Improvement, Personal Protection, Scene Safety, Medical/Legal, Human Anatomy, Lifting and Moving
Airway
Basic Airway Management, Advanced Airway Management, Oxygen Delivery Systems and Techniques Adjuncts, Oxygen Therapy
Patient Assessment
Scene Size-up, Initial Assessment, Vital Signs and History Taking, Assessment of Trauma Patients, Assessment of Medical Patients, Ongoing Assessment, Communications, Documentation
Circulation: 3 hours
Management of Shock, Cardiac Emergencies, Bleeding/Wounds/Shock, CPR and Arrest Management
Illness & Injury
General Pharmacology, Respiration Emergencies, Environmental Emergencies, Acute Abdominal Emergencies, Diabetic Emergencies, Allergic Reactions, Poisoning and Overdose, Behavioral Emergencies, Soft-Tissue Injuries, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Injuries to Head and Spine
Childbirth & Children
Obstetrical Emergencies, Gynecological Emergencies, Childbirth and Complications, Care of the Newborn, Assessing the Pediatric Patient, Medical Emergencies in Children, Airway Management in Pediatrics, Trauma Emergencies and Care in Children
EMS Operations
Gaining access, Mass Casualty Incidents, Triage, and IMS
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
- Oxygen Administration
- Use of Oropharyngeal/Nasopharyngeal airway and suction
- Control bleeding and shock management
- Splinting
- Patient assessment and vital signs
- Manual stabilization of trauma patient’s head and neck