EMT Course Syllabus Spring 2017 (February - May) Instructor/Coordinator: Prescott Nadeau, AEMT / EMS I.C.

Instructor/Coordinator Contact Information: Prescott Nadeau: (C) 802-999-5944 Email- pnadeau38@gmail.com Course Meeting Days and Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 1800-2100; Some Saturdays 08:30-16:00 (See course list for exact dates). Course Location: NETS Training Facility 20 Susie Wilson Rd, Unit C Lower Essex, VT 05452 Cost: $650.00 (cost does not include book, but does cover access to emstesting.com) Course Prerequisites: Students must have a current American Heart Association BLS for the Healthcare Provider CPR card.

Course Description The Emergency Medical Technician course prepares the EMT student to provide prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Areas of study include an introduction to emergency medical services systems, roles and responsibilities of EMTs, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, special considerations for working in the prehospital setting, and providing

patient transportation.

Teaching/Learning Methods: Teaching-learning methods in this course may include, but are not limited to, assigned readings, presentations, discussion, critical thinking exercises, labs, and class activities. Evaluation

procedures include quizzes, written examinations, and assignments.

Course Objectives: At the completion of this course the student shall be able to: 1. Describe the roles of EMS in the health care system. 2. Demonstrate the professional attributes expected of EMTs. 3. Perform the roles and responsibilities of an EMT with regard to personal safety and wellness,

as well as the safety of others. 4. Perform the duties of an EMT with regard for medical-legal and ethical issues, including

functioning under medical direction and within the scope of practice. 5. Apply principles of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, life span development, and

therapeutic communications to the assessment and management of patients. 6. Identify the need for and perform immediately lifesaving interventions to manage a patient’s

airway, breathing, and circulation.

7. Assess and manage patients of all ages with a variety of complaints, medical conditions, and traumatic injuries.

8. Apply principles of emergency medical services operations, including considerations in ambulance and air medical transportation, multiple-casualty incidents, gaining access to and extricating patients, hazardous materials incidents, and responding to situations involving

weapons of mass destruction.

Functional Job Requirements:

All students must meet the functional job requirements of an Emergency Medical Technician as outlined in the Student Handbook distributed by the Vermont Department of Health Office of EMS throughout the program.

Course Textbook:

Brady Emergency Care (13th edition): Access to EMS Testing provided by NETS Required Equipment/Supplies:

Each student is required to have the following equipment and supplies before the first skills lab on February 6th: BP cuff, Stethoscope, Watch

Course Completion Requirements:

Successful completion of this course requires adherence to course policies, completing all course assignments, maintaining a course average of 70% with a minimum score of 70% on the course final examinations, and successfully demonstrating all required skills. In addition, all students will be required to have a minimum of five documented patient contacts. Course Attendance Policy:

Student attendance is required at all scheduled classes, including lab sessions. Students may be

dropped from the course for excessive absences of any kind. Excused absences may be granted by the course instructor/coordinator for extenuating circumstances. If more than two absences occur for any reason, the status of the student will be reviewed by the NETS faculty to determine a disposition. Course failure is likely under these

circumstances.

If a student misses any class, he or she is responsible for any missed quizzes, examinations, and material covered in that class session. Prompt arrival is expected at all class activities. It is the student’s responsibility to sign in on the attendance roster. Like being on shift for your agency –

lives depend on our prompt response and prompt attendance.

Comportment:

Students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the professional expectations for EMT’s at all times. Students are reminded that they are representatives of Vermont EMS as well as the agencies they serve and this educational program. Professional conduct is essential to a successful course experience and rewarding EMS career.

Dress and Appearance: •Students shall be appropriately and neatly attired so as not to distract from the learning process. Students should wear comfortable slacks or pants, shirts or t-shirts, and boots, shoes or sneakers. •For the safety of the student and others, students may not wear shorts, tank tops, half shirts, sleeveless shirts, halter-tops, tube tops, skirts, open toe/heel shoes or sandals. •Students should dress with safety in mind, as training sessions will require the use of various equipment and training aides. •Staff members accept the responsibility for reasonable interpretation of this policy and advising of the student in its regard. •Students arriving wearing inappropriate attire may not be able to participate in the training evolutions, for the safety of the student. *On days of practical labs the students will wear clothing similar to what they will wear while on duty with their service. This provides the students the ability to train like they will practice.

Academic Dishonesty:

Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated and is grounds for immediate dismissal from the program and other administrative action. Examples include, but are not limited to:

· Cheating in any form · Falsification or forgery of academic documents, applications, clinical evaluations, lab

evaluations, etc.

· Plagiarism (including copying and pasting of electronic text into assigned work)

Course Grading and Grading Scale: Although passing is a 70%, it is strongly encouraged that students strive for an 80% on all exams. This will encourage your study for successful passing of the CAT (Computer Adaptive Test). 2 Assignments 10% each (20%)

6 Exams 5% each (30%) Final Skills Exam 20%

Final Written Exam 30% Total 100%

Percent Letter Grade

100 A

95-99 A-

90-94 B

85-89 B-

80-84 C

76-79 C-

70-75 D

Below 70 F

** Students will be required to complete the NIMS 100 & 700 and also the Haz-Mat Awareness online programs. Credit hours will be applied as provided by the course outline from each program. Please see syllabus for due date. NIMS 100 & 700: https://training.fema.gov/nims/ Haz-Mat Awareness: http://www.saferesponse.com/online_courses/hazardous-materials-response-awareness-level--2/details

Course Schedule

Date Chapter Assignments, Tests, Quizzes

Tuesday, February 7th 1800-2100

Course Introduction and Overview Chapter 1 Introduction to Emergency Medical Care

Assignment #1 will be assigned - Two page paper on EMS topic of students choice

Thursday, February

9th

1800-2100

Chapter 2

The Well-being of the EMT

Chapter 4 Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issues

Thursday, February 16th

1800-2100

Chapter 3 Lifting and Moving Patients Chapter 36 EMS Operations Lab: Lifting and Moving Patients

Tuesday, February 21st

1800-2100

Chapter 5 Medical Terminology

Chapter 6 Anatomy and Physiology

Date Chapter Assignments, Tests, Quizzes

Saturday, February 25th 0830-1600

Chapter 7 Ventilation, Perfusion, and Shock: Understanding Pathophysiology Chapter 8 Life Span Development Lab: CPR/AED review (NREMT) Cardiac Arrest Management (NREMT) Lifting/Moving Practical

Exam 1 (open for 1 week)

Tuesday, February 28th

1800-2100

Chapter 9 Airway Management

Chapter 10 Respiration and Artificial Ventilation

Thursday, March 2nd

1800-2100

Lab: Airway BVM Ventilation (NREMT) Oxygen Administration (NREMT)

Tuesday, March 7th

1800-2100

Chapter 11

Scene Size-Up

Chapter 12 The Primary Assessment Lab (if time): Primary Assessment

Thursday, March 9th

1800-2100

Chapter 13 Vital Signs and Monitoring Devices

Chapter 14 The Secondary Assessment Lab:

Baseline Vital Signs

Date Chapter Assignments, Tests, Quizzes

Saturday March 11th 0830-1600

Chapter 15 Communication and Documentation Lab: Primary Assessment Secondary Assessment Airway Management BVM of Apneic Patient (NREMT) Vital Signs Documentation

NIMS 100 & 700 due (must be printed copies, not emailed) Exam 2 (open for one week)

Tuesday, March 14th

1800-2100

Chapter 16

General Pharmacology Lab:

Drug Cards and med admin.

Assignment #1 due today

Thursday, March 16th 1800-2100

Chapter 17 Respiratory Emergencies Lab: Respiratory assessments

Assignment #2 will be assigned: Prepare a 10-15 minute presentation. Topic of students choice *Must be EMS related

Tuesday, March 21st

1800-2100

Chapter 18 Cardiac Emergencies

Lab: Cardiac assessments

Thursday, March 23rd 1800-2100

Chapter 19 Diabetes Emergencies and AMS

Exam 3 (open for one week)

Date Chapter Assignments, Tests, Quizzes

Saturday, March 25th 0830-1600

Lab: Airway Baseline Vital Signs Monitoring Devices Medical Assessments Medication Admin. Glucometry

Tuesday, March 28th 1800-2100

Chapter 20 Allergic Reaction

Thursday, March 30th

1800-2100

Chapter 21 Poisoning and Overdose Emergencies

Chapter 23

Behavioral and Psychiatric Emergencies and Suicide

Tuesday, April 4th 1800-2100

Chapter 22 Abdominal Emergencies Chapter 24

Hematologic and Renal Emergencies

Date Chapter Assignments, Tests, Quizzes

Thursday, April 6th 1800-2100

Chapter 25 Bleeding and Shock Chapter 26 Soft Tissue Trauma Chapter 27 Chest and Abdominal Trauma

Exam 4 (open for one week)

Saturday, April 8th

0830-1600

Chapter 28 Musculoskeletal Trauma

Lab: Trauma Assessment (NREMT)

Random Skill (NREMT)

Protocols: 2.20 (A/P), 6.6

Tuesday, April 11th 1800-2100

Chapter 29 Trauma to the Head, Neck and Spine Lab: Trauma Assessment

Thursday, April 13th

1800-2100

Chapter 30

Multisystem Trauma

Chapter 31 Environmental Emergencies

Date Chapter Assignments, Tests, Quizzes

Tuesday, April 18th 1800-2100

Chapter 32 Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies Chapter 33 Pediatric Emergencies Lab: Childbirth

Exam 5 (open for one week)

Thursday, April 20th

1800-2100

Chapter 34 Geriatric Emergencies

Chapter 35 Emergencies for Patients with Special

Challenges

Haz-Mat Awareness Due (must be handed in paper copy, not emailed)

Tuesday, April 25th

1800-2100

Lab: Trauma Assessment (NREMT) OB Bleeding Control (NREMT)

Thursday, April 27th

1800-2100

Chapter 37 Hazardous Materials, Multiple-Casualty

Incidents, and Incident Management

Tuesday, May 2nd

1800-2100

Chapter 38 Highway Safety and Vehicle Extrication

Chapter 39 EMS Response to Terrorism

Date Chapter Assignments, Tests, Quizzes

Thursday, May 4th 1800-2100

Student Presentations Assignment #2 Presentations Exam 6 (open for one week)

Tuesday, May 9th 1800-2100

Student Presentations

Thursday, May 11th 1800-2100

NREMT Skills Assessments

Saturday, May 13th 0830-1600

Class Final – Practical Station

Rodeo/Mock Psychomotor Exam Final Exam

Tuesday, May 16th 1800-2100

Review for NREMT Skills Exam

Date Chapter Assignments, Tests, Quizzes

Thursday, May 18th 1800-2100

Course Review and Completion Night

Certificates & Recognition

Open to family and friends Light refreshments