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Posted:
05/16/07
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EMC 116 - Hazardous Materials, Vehicle Extrication Process,
Patient Assessment/ Initial Management
Course
Description
This course covers the U.S. Department of Transportation
1985 Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate Curriculum. Topics include: hazardous material awareness level I (GEMA), patient
handling (FTO), vehicle extrication lab (FTO) and general patient assessment
and initial management.
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Competency Areas |
Hours |
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Hazardous
Material Awareness Level I (GEMA) |
Class |
3 |
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Patient
Handling (FTO) |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Vehicle
Extrication Lab (FTO) |
P.
Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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General
Patient Assessment and Initial Management |
Credit |
3 |
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Prerequisite: |
EMC 113 |
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Corequisite: |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section, the
student will: |
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Class |
D.Lab |
P.Lab/ |
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O.B.I. |
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HAZARDOUS MATERIAL AWARENESS LEVEL I
(GEMA) |
6 |
2 |
0 |
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X7-1.1* |
Define the different types of
hazardous substances and identify the risks associated with each in an
incident |
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X7-1.2 |
Given simulated incident, identify
the potential outcomes |
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X7-1.3 |
Given the data available during an
incident response, identify hazardous substances present |
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X7-1.4 |
Define the role of the first
responder awareness individual in an employing agency’s emergency response
plan including site security and control and the U.S. D. O.T. Emergency
Response Guidebook |
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X7-1.5 |
Given a simulated incident, determine
the need for additional resources and make appropriate notifications to the
communications center. |
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X7-1.6 |
Given the data available during an
incident response, demonstrate recognition of the presence of hazardous
substances |
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PATIENT HANDLING (FTO) |
0 |
4 |
0 |
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X7-2.1 |
Given a scenario, and working as a
team, demonstrate the rapid trauma assessment that should be used to assess a
patient based on mechanism of injury. |
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X7-2.2 |
Given a scenario, and working as a
team, demonstrate the patient assessment skills that should be used to assist
a patient who is responsive with no known history. |
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X7-2.3 |
Given a scenario, and working as a
team, demonstrate the patient assessment skills that should be used to assist
a patient who is unresponsive or has an altered metal status. |
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X7-2.4 |
Given a scenario and working with a
team of partners, The student shall demonstrate the ability to prepare a
patient for transfer to any of the following appropriate devices, properly
position the patient on the device, move the device to the stretcher for |
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Wheeled
ambulance stretcher |
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KEB/
Short spinal immobilization device |
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Long
spine board |
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Basket
stretcher |
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VEHICLE EXTRICATION LAB (FTO) |
0 |
4 |
0 |
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X7-3.1 |
Describe the purpose of extrication |
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X7-3.2 |
Identify what equipment for personal
safety is required for the EMT-Basic/EMT-Intermediate |
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X7-3.3 |
Define the fundamental components of
extrication |
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X7-3.4 |
State the steps that should be taken
to protect the patient during an extrication procedure |
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X7-3.5 |
Demonstrate the safety procedures
during an extrication operation. |
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X7-3.6 |
Demonstrate the various tools and
techniques used to accomplish an extrication operation. |
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GENERAL PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND
INITIAL MANAGEMENT |
24 |
0 |
0 |
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X7-4.1 |
Discuss the
importance of body substance isolation (BSI). |
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X7-4.2 |
Describe
the steps the EMT-Basic/Intermediate should take |
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for personal protection from airborne and
bloodborne pathogens. |
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X7-4.3 |
List the
personal protective equipment necessary for each of |
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the
following situations: |
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- Hazardous
materials |
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- Rescue
operations |
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- Violent
scenes |
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- Crime
scenes |
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- Exposure
to bloodborne pathogens |
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- Exposure
to airborne pathogens |
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X7-4.4 |
Describe
orthostatic vital signs and evaluate their usefulness |
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in assessing a patient in shock. |
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X7-4.5 |
Describe
the anatomy and function of the following major body |
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systems: |
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Respiratory |
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circulatory |
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musculoskeletal |
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nervous |
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endocrine |
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X7-4.6 |
Apply the
techniques of physical examination to the |
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medical
patient. |
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X7-4.7 |
Apply the
techniques of a physical examination to the |
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trauma patient. |
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X7-4.8 |
Discuss the
reason for performing a focused history |
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and
physical exam |
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X7-4.9 |
Describe
when and why a detailed physical examination |
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is
necessary. |
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X7-4.10 |
Describe
the normal and abnormal assessment findings of the |
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head
(including the scalp, skull, face, and skin). |
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X7-4.11 |
Describe
the examination of the head |
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(including
the scalp, skull, face, and skin). |
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X7-4.12 |
Describe
the examination of the neck and cervical spine. |
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X7-4.13 |
Differentiate
normal and abnormal assessment findings of the |
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neck and
cervical spine. |
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X7-4.14 |
Describe
the inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation |
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of the
chest. |
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X7-4.15 |
Describe
the examination of the thorax and ventilation. |
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X7-4.16 |
Describe
the examination of the anterior and posterior chest. |
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X7-4.17 |
Differentiate
normal and abnormal assessment findings of |
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the chest
examination. |
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X7-4.18 |
Describe
the examination of the abdomen. |
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X7-4.19 |
Differentiate
normal and abnormal assessment findings |
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of the
abdomen. |
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X7-4.20 |
Describe
the examination of the female external genitalia. |
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X7-4.21 |
Differentiate
normal and abnormal assessment findings |
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of the
female external genitalia. |
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X7-4.22 |
Describe
the examination of the male genitalia. |
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X7-4.23 |
Differentiate
normal and abnormal findings of the male genitalia. |
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X7-4.24 |
Describe
the examination of the extremities. |
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X7-4.25 |
Differentiate
normal and abnormal findings of the extremities. |
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X7-4.26 |
Describe
the examination of the peripheral vascular system. |
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X7-4.27 |
Differentiate
normal and abnormal findings of |
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the
peripheral vascular system. |
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X7-4.28 |
Describe
the examination of the nervous system. |
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X7-4.29 |
Differentiate
normal and abnormal findings of the nervous system. |
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X7-4.30 |
Identify
the general principles regarding the importance of EMS |
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documentation
and ways in which documents are used. |
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X7-4.31 |
Develop,
execute, and evaluate a treatment plan based on the |
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field
impression for the hemorrhage or shock patient. |
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X7-4.32 |
Define the
term “cardiac arrest.” |
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X7-4.33 |
Describe
the purpose, equipment needed, techniques utilized, |
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complications,
and general principles for obtaining a blood sample. |
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X7-4.34 |
Discuss the
pathophysiology of injury to the lung, including: |
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a. Simple
pneumothorax |
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b. Open
pneumothorax |
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c. Tension
pneumothorax |
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X7-4.35 |
Discuss the
management of lung injuries. |
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X7-4.36 |
Discuss the
pathophysiology of diaphragmatic injuries. |
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X7-4.37 |
Discuss the
management of diaphragmatic injuries. |
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X7-4.38 |
Discuss the
epidemiology and pathophysiology of specific chest |
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wall
injuries, including a Flail segment. |
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X7-4.39 |
Discuss the
management of chest wall injuries. |
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X7-4.40 |
State
methods of emergency medical care of external bleeding. |
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DIDACTIC
REVIEW AND PRACTICAL SKILLS LAB |
2 |
2 |
0 |
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Demonstrate competency of module
components |
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FINAL
EXAM for Medical Emergencies for the EMT-Intermediate |
1 |
3 |
0 |
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Written
Examination |
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Practical
Examination |
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TOTAL
HOURS |
33 |
15 |
0 |
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*Denotes National Standard Curriculum
Objective Reference Numbers
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Suggested Resources |
Textbooks
BLS for Healthcare Providers (70-2046)
AHA
approved vendor
Intermediate: Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Rhonda Beck
ISBN: 0763722448 / Jones & Bartlett
Intermediate: Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured
Student Workbook
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
ISBN: 0763726699 / Jones & Bartlett
Intermediate
Emergency Care, 2/E
© 1998 / 0-8359-5160-X / Prentice
Hall
Intermediate
Emergency Care Workbook, 2/E
© 1998 / 0-8359-5263-0 / Prentice
Hall
Mosby's
EMT-Intermediate Textbook for the 1985 National Standard Curriculum
Shade
ISBN:
0-323-03985-5 / Mosby-Elsevier
Emergency Care w/CD-ROM (Cloth Version),
10/e
ISBN: 0131142313 | Prentice Hall
Prehospital Emergency Care, 7/e
ISBN: 0130492884 | Prentice Hall
Intermediate Emergency Care: Principles
and Practice, 1/e
ISBN: 0131136070 | Prentice Hall
PHTLS Basic and Advanced Prehospital Trauma Life
Support Revised Reprint, 5th Edition
by National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
ISBN: 032302744X
DOT-ERG 2004
This book
is now available online in a .PDF format
http://hazmat.dot.gov/pubs/erg/erg2004.pdf
Other
Emergency Care, 10e, Limmer, et al (Hard
Cover: 0-13-114231-3; Paper Cover: 0-13-114233-X)
·
Instructor's Resource Manual (0-13-114244-5)
·
Instructor's Resource CD (0-13-114235-6)
·
PowerPoint Slides for Instructors (0-13-114239-9)
·
TestGen (0-13-114237-2)
·
Student Workbook (0-13-114246-1)
Companion Website
(www.prenhall.com/limmer)
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