Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
Course Syllabus

1. TITLE OF COURSE: BI1129 - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
2. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: 5 hours lecture and 7-1/2 hours lab per week. This course is designed to teach a lay person the clinical signs and symptoms of a medical emergency. Specific types of injuries and sickness are categorized, and the proper manner and equipment used for treatment are identified. This course of study will provide the participant with opportunities to gain information, skills, and attitudes necessary for certification and practice as an EMT in the state of Kansas.  For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
3. PROGRAM AND DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: No Mission Statement available at this time.
4. TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS:
   • Limmer, (2007). Brady Emergency Care. (10th ed.). Brady.
   • Limmer, (2007). Brady Workbook for Emergency Care. (10th ed.). Brady.
   • State Board Task Analysis and Protocols, and three ring notebook
5. SCCC OUTCOMES: Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate the ability to do the following SCCC Outcomes.
   • Outcome #1 Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained to real life situations.
   • Outcome #2 Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
   • Outcome #3 Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
   • Outcome #5 Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
   • Outcome #6 Utilize current technology relevant to their respective disciplines.
6. COURSE OUTCOMES:
   • To demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy and physiology, the rationale and fundamentals of the pre-hospital care and treatment of the sick and injured.
   • To perform a primary and secondary patient survey.
   • Understand, recognize and provide appropriate (BLS) care for life-threatening and non life-threatening emergencies.
   • To learn and demonstrate correct application and utilization of (BLS) equipment in the pre-hospital setting.
   • To complete a written record of events for the use of the receiving hospital as well as a permanent record for local use (written run report).
   • To transmit necessary information from the scene and/or ambulance to the receiving facility in an orderly manner using mobile radio equipment.
   • To understand and discuss the rationale for personal and patient safety and care at the scene and throughout transport to a receiving facility.
   • To understand the rationale for practicing infection control procedures during and after any contact with a patient.
7. COURSE OUTLINE:
   • Introduction to EMT
   • Well being of EMT Basic
   • Medical, Legal, Ethical Issues
   • The Human Body
   • Base Line Vitals
   • Lifting and Moving
   • Airway Management and Kansas Enrichments
   • Initial Assessment
   • Focused History and Physical Trauma
   • Detailed Physical Exam
   • Communications
   • Documentation
   • General Pharmacology
   • Respiratory Emergencies
   • Cardiovascular Emergencies
   • Diabetic Emergencies
   • Allergies
   • Poisonings and Overdose
   • Environmental Emergencies
   • Behavioral Emergencies
   • Obstetrics
   • Bleeding and Shock
   • Soft Tissue Injuries
   • Musculoskeletal Care
   • Injuries to the Heal, Neck, and Spine
   • Infants and Children
   • Ambulance Operations
   • Practical Labs
8. INTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
   • Observe and train in a clinical and field setting
   • Lecture/discussion
   • In-class writing assignments
   • Peer evaluations
   • Practical lab check-offs
9. INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESOURCE MATERIALS:
   • DOT national standardized curriculum
   • National DOT overlays
   • Slides
   • A/V tapes
10. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
    • Examination/Grading
      • Written examinations are the most appropriate and effective process for measurement and assessment of the participants’ success in converting content into knowledge. Practical examinations provide feedback to both the instructor and participant on the ability of the participant to perform specific tasks. Results of written and practical examinations, quizzes and assignments will be considered on the final grade. A passing grade of C or better for the course will constitute permission to challenge the state exam.
      • The grading scale for this course is:
        • A = 90 - 100%
        • B = 80 - 89%
        • C = 70 - 79%
        • D = 60 - 69%
        • F = 59 or below
      • Practical exams will be administered during the program and must be successfully completed in order to continue. At the instructor’s discretion, a second opportunity to demonstrate competency on practical exams (prior to the end of the program) may be arranged. Failure to show consistent and appropriate progress in skills acquisition will result in the participant being dropped from the course or not receiving permission to challenge the state certifying exam.
    • Methods of assessing the general course outcomes and the specific course competencies include tests, daily work, class attendance, and participation.
      • SCCC Outcome #1 will be assessed and measured by class participation and writing assignments indicating comprehension of material read.
      • SCCC Outcome #2 will be assessed and measured by writing assignments through documentation of run reports in class and clinical settings.
      • SCCC Outcome #3 will be assessed and measured by verbal reports in class and in the clinical settings.
      • SCCC Outcome #5 will be assessed and measured by the student score on course examinations both practical and written.
      • SCCC Outcome #6 will be assessed and measured by students utilizing the computer for patient care documentation and run reports.

11. ADA STATEMENT:  If you believe that you are entitled to special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Dean of Student Services at 620-417-1016 or visit the office located in the Hobble Academic Building.
    
    Syllabus Reviewed: May 2016