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Standard |
Posted: 05/10/07
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College: n/a |
EMC 100 - Introduction
to the EMT Profession
Course
Description
The course covers all the components of the
National Highway Safety Transportation Administration, National Standard
Curriculum, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, 1994 Standard, Module 1 and
Module 7. It also covers Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the NHTSA, National Standard
Curriculum, EMT-Intermediate-1985. Topics include: basic cardiopulmonary
resuscitation/AED, introduction to emergency medical care, roles and
responsibilities of the EMT-Intermediate, EMS Systems for EMT-Intermediates,
well being of the EMT– Basic, medical/legal and ethical issues, medical-legal
aspects for the EMT-Intermediate, blood and airborne pathogens and infectious
diseases, the human body, medical terminology, base line vital signs and SAMPLE
history, lifting and moving patients, ambulance operations, gaining access, and
overviews of HazMat/MCI.
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Competency Areas |
Hours |
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Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/AED |
Class |
3 |
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Introduction To Emergency Medical Care |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Roles And Responsibilities Of The EMT-Intermediate |
P.
Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Credit |
3 |
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Well Being Of The EMT - Basic |
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Medical/Legal And Ethical Issues |
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Medical/Legal Aspects For The EMT-Intermediate |
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Blood And Airborne Pathogens & Infectious
Diseases |
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The Human Body |
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Medical Terminology |
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Base Line Vital Signs And Sample History |
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Lifting And Moving Patients |
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Ambulance Operations |
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Gaining Access |
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Overviews Of Hazmat/MCI |
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Prerequisite: |
Program
Admission |
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Corequisite: |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section,
the student will be able to: |
Hours |
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Class |
D.Lab
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P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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Basic
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
4 |
4 |
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Students
must meet the requirements of the American Heart Association Health Care
Provider’s Course or an equivalent course |
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Introduction
to Emergency Medical Care |
2 |
0 |
0 |
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X1-2.1 |
Define
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems.
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X1-2.2 |
Differentiate
the roles and responsibilities of the EMT-Basic from other prehospital care
providers. |
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X1-2.3 |
Describe
the roles and responsibilities related to personal safety. |
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X1-2.4 |
Discuss
the roles and responsibilities of the EMT-Basic towards the safety of the
crew, the patient and bystanders. |
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X1-2.5 |
Define
quality improvement and discuss the EMT-Basic's role in the process. |
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X1-2.6 |
Define
medical direction and discuss the EMT-Basic's role in the process. |
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X1-2.7 |
State the
specific statutes and regulations in your state regarding the |
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X1-2.8 |
Assess areas
of personal attitude and conduct of the EMT-Basic. |
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X1-2.9 |
Characterize
the various methods used to access the |
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X1-2.10 |
Identify
the role of |
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ROLES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EMT-INTERMEDIATE (I-M1=2hr) |
2 |
0 |
0 |
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X1-3.1 |
Identify
and describe those activities performed by the EMT-I in the field |
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X1-3.2 |
Define the
role of the EMT-I |
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X1-3.3 |
Describe
and contrast the difference between an EMT-Ambulance and EMT-Intermediate
training program |
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X1-3.4 |
Define
the term “ethics” and “professionalism.” |
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X1-3.5 |
Describe the
differences between ethical behavior and legal requirements. |
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X1-3.6 |
State
specific activities that are most appropriate to ethical behavior. |
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X1-3.7 |
Identify whether
a particular activity is unethical and/or illegal, given certain patient care
situations. |
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X1-3.8 |
Identify
whether a particular activity is ethical or unethical given certain patient
care situations. |
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X1-3.9 |
Define
the term "professional." |
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X1-3.10 |
Define
the term "health care professional.“ |
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X1-3.11 |
Identify
whether a particular activity is professional or unprofessional given certain
patient care situations. |
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X1-3.12 |
State
certain activities that are most appropriate to professional behavior. |
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X1-3.13 |
List
current |
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X1-3.14 |
Define
and discuss at least three reasons why continuing education is important for
the EMT-I |
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X1-3.15 |
Define
the terms “certification” “licensure” and “registration” |
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X1-3.16 |
Name and
describe current state legislation outlining the scope of prehospital ALS |
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X1-3.17 |
State the
reason it is important to keep EMT-I certification current |
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X1-3.18 |
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